The Silver Train, a new fine-dining restaurant inspired by India’s royal kitchens, has opened its doors in Mumbai. Founded by Shravan Juvvadi, the creative mind behind Hyderabad’s iconic Tabula Rasa, the restaurant celebrates India’s opulent culinary heritage through performance, storytelling, and flavour.

Described as “an edible archive of royal India”, The Silver Train takes cues from palace dining traditions where meals were not just served but staged as grand spectacles of motion, aroma, and delight.

“At The Silver Train, we wanted to create a place where history doesn’t sit behind glass but arrives steaming on your plate or clicking in your glass. Dining here is about discovery, it’s about exploring the curiosity woven into every dish, every sip, every detail,” said Juvvadi, Founder and CEO.

Joining him is Chef Anuradha Joshi Medhora, co-founder of The Silver Train and founder of Charoli, known for her extensive research into India’s regal kitchens. Her culinary storytelling revives the eccentricities and indulgences of Indian monarchs, allowing diners to experience heritage through both taste and tale.

Contrary to traditional grandeur, The Silver Train channels the spirit of the palace’s “cool wing”—a place of indulgence, intrigue, and wit. Its light and inviting atmosphere pairs history with playful irreverence, encouraging curiosity and delight in every course.

The immersive experience extends to The Silver Bar, where cocktails draw inspiration from royal-era experimentation. Infused with flowers, preserved fruits, and aromatic spices, each drink is designed as “theatre in a glass”, echoing the same artistry that defines the kitchen.