L'Opéra Salon de Thé by PVR, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj
L’Opéra is a high-end, authentic pastry, bakery house and Salon de Thé, specializing in French products in India. Since its inception, L’Opéra has been all about quality and excellence. Each of their offerings, from cakes and pastries to breads, Quiches and Croissants, adhere to the strictest standards of perfection and elegance. From our quaint little Macarons to the majestic Galette des Rois and Millefeuille, there is hardly a French delicacy that you’ll miss at L’Opéra.
L’Opéra was borne out of Laurent Samandari’s longing for authentic French breads and pastries in India at the start of his career in 2007-2008. With his family’s support, he undertook a detailed study of the food and beverage market in Delhi. The French Embassy in Delhi also got involved wholeheartedly; their purpose-built kitchen was well utilised for initial samplings. Laurent’s family and friends, some of whom were expats in Delhi, were very optimistic about L’Opéra. Indeed, this optimism was quite instrumental in providing momentum to Laurent’s endeavours.
The training of the staff, in the early days, was carried out intensively. Quite a few French chefs, including one co-founder of the renowned French culinary institution Lenôtre, rigorously trained the staff in the techniques of culinary excellence and ensured that no detail was glanced over; there had to be absolutely no compromise on quality. Soon after this initial phase, L’Opéra succeeded in bringing the authentic French experience to the heart of the Indian capital. The home delivery service was launched in 2010 and after much encouragement from expats and Indians alike, who were awed by L’Opéra’s offerings, the first L’Opéra outlet opened its doors in March 2011 in Khan Market, one of the most prestigious markets in Delhi. The L’Opéra venture has since grown exponentially, both in terms of repute and number of outlets.
From the very first day, Laurent and the founding family have been deeply involved with the brand, ensuring that patrons enjoy a complete and authentic French experience every time.
Inspired by the typical French “Salon de Thé”, a concept that emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, L’Opéra is setting a new trend in the Indian market for high-end culinary products, based on innovative ideas regarding quality, atmosphere and presentation.
I got a chance to experience the top-notch quality of everything that L’Opéra offers. The outlet in Ambience mall , Vasant Kunj exemplifies the French experience with an elegant Parisian setting, ample seating space and impeccable attention to detail.
I tried some of their current specials - Chocolate & Cherry, Blueberry Mousse Cheesecake & Pear and Caramel and was blown away by the taste, texture, intricate details and burst of flavours of each item.
Blueberry Mousse Cheesecake - Cheesecake a la française; cookie base, soft, fresh cheese and blueberry mousse.
The Pear and Caramel brought together the sweetness of the fruit with the smooth,velvety taste of caramel .
Chocolate & Cherry with the little bits of cherry combined with rich chocolate made a great combination.
The French Heart which was a very simple yet tasty snack was a heart shaped crispy and flaky puff pastry coated with crunchy sugar.
It is very evident in each of the items I tried that Laurent ensured no aspect was overlooked.
Innovative ideas vis-à-vis presentation and ambience, along with an unrelenting focus on quality, have made L’Opéra a pioneer in its own right and you must must must give it a try.
Happy eating!
L’Opéra was borne out of Laurent Samandari’s longing for authentic French breads and pastries in India at the start of his career in 2007-2008. With his family’s support, he undertook a detailed study of the food and beverage market in Delhi. The French Embassy in Delhi also got involved wholeheartedly; their purpose-built kitchen was well utilised for initial samplings. Laurent’s family and friends, some of whom were expats in Delhi, were very optimistic about L’Opéra. Indeed, this optimism was quite instrumental in providing momentum to Laurent’s endeavours.
The training of the staff, in the early days, was carried out intensively. Quite a few French chefs, including one co-founder of the renowned French culinary institution Lenôtre, rigorously trained the staff in the techniques of culinary excellence and ensured that no detail was glanced over; there had to be absolutely no compromise on quality. Soon after this initial phase, L’Opéra succeeded in bringing the authentic French experience to the heart of the Indian capital. The home delivery service was launched in 2010 and after much encouragement from expats and Indians alike, who were awed by L’Opéra’s offerings, the first L’Opéra outlet opened its doors in March 2011 in Khan Market, one of the most prestigious markets in Delhi. The L’Opéra venture has since grown exponentially, both in terms of repute and number of outlets.
I got a chance to experience the top-notch quality of everything that L’Opéra offers. The outlet in Ambience mall , Vasant Kunj exemplifies the French experience with an elegant Parisian setting, ample seating space and impeccable attention to detail.
Blueberry Mousse Cheesecake - Cheesecake a la française; cookie base, soft, fresh cheese and blueberry mousse.
The Pear and Caramel brought together the sweetness of the fruit with the smooth,velvety taste of caramel .
Chocolate & Cherry with the little bits of cherry combined with rich chocolate made a great combination.
The French Heart which was a very simple yet tasty snack was a heart shaped crispy and flaky puff pastry coated with crunchy sugar.
The meticulously created Salty Caramel Macaroon was rich in flavours and is one of the finest around.
It is very evident in each of the items I tried that Laurent ensured no aspect was overlooked.
Innovative ideas vis-à-vis presentation and ambience, along with an unrelenting focus on quality, have made L’Opéra a pioneer in its own right and you must must must give it a try.
Happy eating!
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