Quilon's south Indian cuisine bags Taj its first Michelin Star

28 January 2008

Taj's flagship property in the United Kingdom, 51 Buckingham Gate's south Indian restaurant, Quilon, has received the ultimate culinary accolade - a Michelin Star, the global food and beverages industry's highest accolade.

Quilon Restaurant in Victoria is one of the five London restaurants to be awarded their first Michelin stars. It is only the fifth Indian restaurant in the British capital to win the recognition for its food and, in fact, the only South Indian restaurant in the UK to bag the rare award.

Quilon specialises in cuisine from Kerala, Goa and Karnataka with seafood a particular speciality. Among a new generation of Indian restaurants specialising in lighter sauces and more progressive offerings, it is the sister restaurant of the famous Bombay Brasserie.

Michelin has 75 inspectors in Europe, 10 in North America and six in Tokyo, Bulmer said. They take multiple meals at restaurants being considered for the guide and regularly check establishments that already hold stars.

The Michelin Star, the industry's highest accolade, recognises executive chef Sriram Aylur's passion for contemporary southern Indian coastal cuisine and his ability to blend traditional home cooking with modern dishes.

"I am absolutely delighted to receive such a prestigious award," said chef Sriram. "Winning the star is an achievement of which the whole team at Quilon is extremely proud. We will be inspired by this recognition and seek to continue improving the cuisine that are serve at Quilon".