Cinnamon Kitchen & Anise Overview
For too long, the innovation of Vivek Singh’s Indian cuisine has been the preserve of Westminster, but with the launch of Cinnamon Kitchen in late 2008, this new concept introduces his talent to the City.
Rather fittingly located in the historic East India Company spice warehouses, transformed into the stunning Devonshire Square development, Cinnamon Kitchen is just a short walk from Liverpool Street station. With the celebrated executive chef Vivek Singh and managing director Rohit Chugh at the helm, the restaurant serves modern Indian cuisine inspired by the same ethos of the highly acclaimed Cinnamon Club, but in a more relaxed and informal setting.
A genuinely unique all day dining destination, simply pop into the Cinnamon Kitchen for a spicy breakfast or much needed brunch, take a seat at the capital’s first Indian grill and tandoor bar or enjoy a lunch to share, savour an evening snack on the way home or take the time for a decadent dinner.
Entered via an imposing covered courtyard created by the warehouses, the Cinnamon Kitchen benefits from an all-weather alfresco terrace, where the buzz of diners welcomes you to the restaurant.
With an interior by B3 Designers the fusion of industrialism with intricate Indian design is apparent from the offset. Set against the grey coarse walls, a mosaic of over 5,000 mother of pearl tiles spreads in geometric configurations across the reception.
Colour cast hexagonal floor tiles lead diners to the capacious dining room, where the building’s simple lines are softened by hanging globe lights of silver-plated brass, intricately hand-perforated to cast dappled patterns and create texture. A muted wall palette highlights the naked dark sheesham wood tables, whilst carefully considered mirrors and candles in glass storm covers create intimacy. One of the main focal points of the dining room comes in the form of the pewter and black granite tandoor bar and grill.
Providing the best seats in the house, a backdrop of corrugated glass offers an alluring hint of the working kitchen behind. Other elements incorporated into the design include screened wine walls that can be hidden by large sliding doors in homage to the room’s past incarnations. (Updated 21/11/2008)
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