Restaurant India News: Adrift Kaya Debuts ‘Icons at the Table’ with Cricket Star David Warner

Adrift Kaya at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity launched its new dining initiative, Icons at the Table, on 20 September with Australian cricketer David Warner as the inaugural guest. Designed as an ongoing series, the concept brings together notable personalities from sports, business, art, and culture for curated dining experiences that combine food with conversation.

The opening event featured Warner in an intimate setting where guests engaged in discussions that combined sport, storytelling, and gastronomy. Chef David Myers, the creative force behind Adrift Kaya, presented a six-course Kaiseki-inspired omakase menu, introducing Japanese haute cuisine through a modern lens.

The curated menu featured:

• Hiroshima Oysters with yuzu mango foam
• Japanese Red Sea Bream ceviche with passion fruit
• Tuna Belly “On Toast” with Hokkaido Uni, Okinawa Mozuku, dehydrated egg yolk, and caviar
• Golden Eye Snapper nigiri with yuzu soy and kombu
• Lean Tuna with black truffle
• Hokkaido Scallop nigiri with sudachi zest
• Hokkaido Crab hand roll with truffle aioli and potato crisp
• Shizuoka Eel hand roll with avocado purée and onion crisp
• Miso Black Cod hand roll with garlic chips
• Japanese sponge cake with yuzu citrus crème

Each dish was designed to reflect Warner’s personality while showcasing Japanese seasonality and culinary precision.

Sharad Datta, General Manager, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, said, “Icons at the Table is envisioned as a series where food becomes the setting for rare conversations with extraordinary personalities. Hosting our very first edition with David Warner was truly special — an evening where the spirit of sport, storytelling, and cuisine came together in an intimate sit-down that our guests will long remember. It marks the start of a journey we are proud to share at Adrift Kaya.”

Following the success of the debut edition, the property plans to continue the series by bringing other global icons to the table, reinforcing the trend of dining experiences that merge cuisine with cultural dialogue.