Ideally, there should be a sign at Zaaffran’s entrance, stating “Please leave your preconceptions of Indian food here”.

That should prepare you for the sublime, rare and yet essentially Indian experience which awaits you inside. Head Chef Vikrant Kapoor, formerly of the celebrated Raffles Hotel, Singapore, just doesn’t think conventional. And neither would you, once you have tasted any of his innovative yet authentic creations. The food will drag your attention from the magical harbour views. Go on, one billion Indians aren’t this lucky. It’s a classy, fine-dining restaurant which, according to Lonely Planet “will change the way you think about Indian food”. Stunning harbour views. Both indoor and outside seating. Also recommended by many leading publications such as Sydney Morning Herald, Australia Gourmet Traveller, TimeOut, Telegraph (London), The Times of India (New Delhi) etc.