Introduction
Dakshin is the iconic south
Indian restaurant at Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers, that showcases the rich
diversity of South Indian cuisines.
Flavors and aromas of the peninsular cuisine find fine expression in the
style and presentation of the 5 states of the South India - Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Dakshin
first opened its door at Sheraton Park on 14th April , 89 and would be completing
25 years of providing culinary delight to Chennaivaasis and visitors from all
over the world.
Ambience
Ambience
of Dakshin refers to the South Indian artefacts like Grand Wooden Door, Ganesha
or Nataraja Idol or Tanjore paintings or the traditional silverware and brass cutleries
which reflects the rich cultural heritage of South India.
Who is behind the heavenly food ?
Mr
Harish carries out the proud job of Sous Chef at Dakshin. Harish and his team
perform an enviable job of keeping your taste buds craving for more.
Mr
Harish tours all the states regularly to actively research and source old
recipes and ingredients from respective regions before re-introducing in
Dakshin. He also tours other ITC Hotels through out India to spread the Dakshin
flavor.
Fabulous, Authentic Southern Spread
Dakshin
food is elaborate. Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian, one gets to taste superb
variety. What makes you to think, South Indian food is all about Idry or Dosa ?
Would you like to explore Crab meat or Lamb curry or Fish simmered in Coconut
Milk or the chicken fry !!!
Generally,
food is rice based or one can order authentic gravy to suite the crispy Appams
or Idiappams (stringhoppers). Diners can
try out Gongura Mamsam or Chicken Chettinad along with.
I
am a vegetarian and I tasted fabulous starter named Banana Dosa which was
absolutely fabulous. The chutney cart offered four varieties such as Coconut,
onion & tomato, puliogere, ginger. Pickle and Gonguras were kept in
different cart.
Paruppu
vada, Vaazhai Shunti and Banana Bonda was also served as starters alongwith
Pappadams. Vaazhai Shunti was served with raw mango and green chilli chutney
and they turned out to be one addictive combo.
I
also tasted Parotta, Kuruma, vegetable tomato pappu and Gundu Mullangi Koottu
out of which I fell in love with Koottu.
Rice
platter of the day turned out to be really surprising and captivating item
called Thengai Pal Saadham (coconut milk rice) which was adequately sweet but
did not hide the lovely taste of south indian spices.
How
can a diner finish eating without tasting Indian sweet ? Dakshin offers Badam
Halwa, Elaneer Payasam (tender coconut extract) out of which I took special
liking to Payasam.
Service
How
do you define good service ?
I
would say, it is about …
- Knowledgeable, experience staff
- Friendly, Prompt and attentive service
- Little anticipation of your need
- Warmth and Recognition in service
I
can assure you… You will feel all of those at Dakshin ! Such is the hospitality
of the valuable Dakshin staff !!!
Conclusion
Dakshin
offers culinary delight of South India. Ideal place for quality dining and
Price
for two to dine at Dakshin might come around INR 2,500. Dakshin is open between
12 Noon to 15:30pm and 19:30pm to 23:30pm.
Bon Appetit !!!
