Wanderlust is an oft-used trope on Instagram, but Chef David Myers has taken it to heart. He has lived in Los Angeles and Tokyo, and has restaurants even further afield, in Dubai and now New Delhi. He has just launched ADRIFT Kaya, a new take on the izakaya format in the city’s JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity.
At the Delhi restaurant, with interiors by Timothy Outlon, there is an open kitchen and sushi bar alongside a 360 degree cocktail bar for those looking to grab a tipple. To accompany those drinks, Myers brings his appreciation for Japanese cuisine to the fore, with dishes that put a spin on the izakaya – think truffle morel miso soup and hinoki-scented black cod. The dishes are elevated with osteria caviar and wagyu beef. There are a host of vegetarian sushi options including mushrooms and teriyaki, but also myoga (Japanese ginger) and takuan (pickled daikon).
