Cunard Line previews Indian dining experience Aranya aboard Queen Anne

Cunard Line has released details of Queen Anne’s new Indian-themed restaurant, Aranya, an immersive dining experience featuring a three-course meal developed by renowned chef Surjan Singh.

His achievements span three decades and include senior positions at the Taj Palace in New Delhi, the Goa Marriott Resort, the JW Marriott Mumbai, the Renaissance Mumbai, and London Marriott West India Quay Hotel. 

Alongside Cunard’s Culinary Development team, led by Gareth Bowen, Singh has curated a dynamic menu, starting with a selection of appetisers including smoked chilly pork belly with buttered pao and pickled red cabbage; roasted sweet potato Tikki with a cumin-beet puree; and a sweet pea, goat’s cheese and almond kofta.

A choice of mains comprise roasted wild turbot with tamarind chilli tomato; slow roasted beef short rib with caramelized red onion-cashew nut yogurt gravy; masala roasted cauliflower with wild mushrooms; and a pot sealed Biryani filled with Welsh lamb shoulder.

There will also be a range of deserts, such as a jamun, passionfruit mascarpone with a hazelnut nougat; a Malai- Lychee kulfi; and a fresh cut fruit chaat masala.

“We always strive to deliver unparalleled culinary experiences at sea and we were absolutely thrilled to share a sneak peak of what’s to come with Aranya, which will be one of the most exciting dining venues aboard our newest ship Queen Anne,” said Katie McAlister, President of Cunard. 

“Cunard is renowned for high-quality dining options, and we’re delighted to be introducing more venues that reflect the vibrancy and varied cultural tastes of our guests,” she added. “Queen Anne will offer more choices of entertainment, dining, and bars than ever before and we’re so excited to be working with chefs at the very top of their game, such as Surjan Singh.”

As an all-new taste direction for Cunard, Aranya (meaning forest or wilderness in Sanskrit, the sacred language of Hinduism, classical Hindu philosophy, and of historical texts of Buddhism and Jainism).

The restaurant is intended to introduce diners to the rich spice flavours of India with menus curated by experts in their field spanning the country’s hundreds of cultures.

The menu is inspired by the sprawling bazaars of Delhi, the lush green pastures of Kerala, the golden sands of Goa, and many more regions and landscapes of the world’s largest country by population.

The restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows to ensure magnificent views while dining.

Aranya is one of four specialty dining experiences that will be available on Queen Anne – alongside Aji Wa, Sir Samuels, and Tramonto – which will offer guests more choice than ever before. 

The evening-only dining venue will be available to guests as a supplement, complementing the inclusive fare options offered for lunch or dinner elsewhere on the ship.