It's an ambitious opening, at a prestigious address. Nestled inside the venerable Hotel Diplomat on a leafy lane in the capital's enclave of international intrigue, NOE brims with promise. Firstly, the venture is backed by Sandeep Bishnoi, co-founder of Perch and Hoots. Chef Dhruv Nijhawan, an alumnus of Le Cordon Bleu, India who has worked at a Michelin-starred restaurant in France in his early days, is at the helm. Finally, the décor and design by studio LDC evoke a lush colonial vibe with rich oak panelling, vintage flooring and lime-washed walls, balanced by contemporary elements like long-grid mirrors, neutral hues and lots of natural light.
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