'Leaking AC, Small Bugs': Foreigner Gives Honest Review Of Chef Gaggan Anand's New Delhi Restaurant Raga, Where 22 Course-Menu Costs ₹11,111
Delhi’s dining scene has a new talking point, and this time, it comes with popping candy, a golden pani puri and a plate that diners are actually encouraged to lick. Raga, chef Gaggan Anand’s much-awaited restaurant, is already drawing attention for its experimental take on Indian food. But one early diner’s review shows the experience is not just about dramatic plates.
Delhi's dining scene has a new talking point: Raga, chef Gaggan Anand's experimental restaurant. This review by Taiwanese creator Lily Shih highlights both the innovative dishes and shortcomings of Raga's menu. Opening in August 2026, Raga's 22-course meal costs ₹11,111 per person. The restaurant, a collaboration between chef Rydo Anton and restaurateur Zorawar Kalra, presents familiar Indian flavors in avant-garde ways.
Shih, who visited day two and posted an Instagram video on September 12, found the restaurant "basically empty" upon arrival at 7 pm.
Her first course, served over ice, reminded her of aam panna, described as "sour and salty". The standout dish for Shih was the "pink blossom," a jelly-like mixture of yogurt, guava, chili, and popping candy. She described it as "literally exploding in your mouth". However, not all dishes impressed her. The aloo bonda sandwich, made with compressed bread powder, was too dry, causing her to almost choke.
A stuffed chicken wing was merely "just okay", while the basa fish came with a "very strong mustard flavor, with a slightly bitter aftertaste".
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