Inside Orient Express, the restaurant frequented by Amitabh Bachchan and Virat Kohli - in pictures

  • The Orient Express 'bogey' is set on a 'platform', which doubles as a bar. All photos unless otherwise specified: Meenakshi J for The National
    The Orient Express 'bogey' is set on a 'platform', which doubles as a bar. All photos unless otherwise specified: Meenakshi J for The National
  • The restaurant in Taj Palace Delhi is modelled after a carriage of the Orient Express train, which ran from Paris to Istanbul until 1977.
    The restaurant in Taj Palace Delhi is modelled after a carriage of the Orient Express train, which ran from Paris to Istanbul until 1977.
  • The mahogany walls are inlaid with Lalique of Cote d’ Azur, and tables are adorned with fine porcelain and crystal goblets.
    The mahogany walls are inlaid with Lalique of Cote d’ Azur, and tables are adorned with fine porcelain and crystal goblets.
  • The carriage is even fitted out with retro vintage brass luggage racks overhead.
    The carriage is even fitted out with retro vintage brass luggage racks overhead.
  • Staff are trained to remember the likes and dislikes of regular patrons. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
    Staff are trained to remember the likes and dislikes of regular patrons. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
  • Camembert cheese souffle. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
    Camembert cheese souffle. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
  • The souffle is a signature dish, and served in a paprika sauce.
    The souffle is a signature dish, and served in a paprika sauce.
  • Goat cheese ravioli with pine nuts in reggiano foam.
    Goat cheese ravioli with pine nuts in reggiano foam.
  • Artichoke-filled crepe.
    Artichoke-filled crepe.
  • Duck Margaret. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
    Duck Margaret. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
  • Green asparagus potage. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
    Green asparagus potage. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
  • Warm chocolate pudding. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
    Warm chocolate pudding. Photo: The Orient Express, Taj Palace
  • A board outside the restaurant traces its legacy.
    A board outside the restaurant traces its legacy.