By the Mekong, famed for authentic flavors from the mystical lands of China, Vietnam and Thailand introduced to its diners, Master Chef Shi Xilin as Chef de Cuisine. Chef Xilin has over two decades of experience in Asian cuisine and over the years has enthralled his diners with his robust flavours, authentic dishes and fresh approach.
The weekend , saw Mr Anuraag Bhatnagar, Area General Manager, Starwood Hotels India and General Manager, St Regis Mumbai with international designer Pria Kataaria Puri host an exclusive soirée at By the Mekong for a tasting of some of Chef Xilin’s signature specials with their close friends.
Chef Xilin’s menu captured the nuances, freshness and complexity of flavours of the dishes, on offer were Edamame Dim Sum with Fresh French Truffle, Mongolian Lamb Balls with Green Onion, Chilean Sea bass with Sichuan Wild Pepper, Stir Fried Asparagus with Chili & Garlic, ending it with Chef Xilin’s presentation of a live dessert of Star Anise Scented Berries Flambé with Cognac served with Lychee Ice Cream, Cashew and Chinese Cookie Soil.
Seen savouring the delectable meal were Sharmila Thackeray, Nawaz Singhania, Delna Poonawala, Lata Patel, Tanaaz Doshi, Aarti Surendranath, Shradha Salla, Resham Hemdev, Anushka Rajan, sisters Meenakshi Ahuja Kuwadekar and Teena Ahuja Kapoor, Vanita Bhandari, Puja Gupta, Avni Patel, Simran Kaur Mundi, Olivia Grant, Shibani Agarwal and Simone Singh amongst many more.
