Yogesh Datta is launching a new concept on the former site of The Painted Heron in Chelsea, with Yogesh Datta is launching a new concept on the former site of The Painted Heron in Chelsea, with plant-based dishes taking centre stage and responsibly-sourced food and sustainability at its heart for late January 2018.
After recognising a need for an Indian restaurant that can cater to a more health-conscious clientele, Datta has created a totally new ethos for the menu. Modern and welcoming with a stripped-back décor, the reformed emphasis at the newly-named TPH of Chelsea will draw inspiration from the Indian subcontinent.
Datta has removed ghee, butter, cream, milk and any other dairy product from his cooking process, making dishes lighter, more flavoursome, and all vegetarian options vegan friendly.
Vegans will find the new concept particularly attractive, with delights including Jackfruit Biryani and Tibetan Momos Dumplings on the menu, while dishes comprised of lentils and pulses such as Double Tarka Daal and Spicy Aubergine Curry make up the staple of the new menu’s focus.
Meat dishes are all free-range and from grass-fed animals, including wild boar, duck, bison, buffalo and mutton, and sustainable seafood will include king crab, lobster tail and Japanese seabass, among others, all from ethically-run farms.
The menu will constantly evolve and change. Datta has introduced Josper charcoal oven-grilled dishes into the menu such as Chicken Tikka with Charcoal Dust, Lamb Cutlets with Ginger Chutney and Minced Venison Kebabs all responsibly-sourced. Complete with a heated outdoor terrace, perfect for taking the river-adjacent air or enjoying one of the luxury cigars on offer, TPH of Chelsea is set to once again redefine Indian dining in London.