The Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi is renowned for its exceptional patient care, offering Panchakarma therapy, meditation rooms, yoga instruction, deluxe accommodations, and on-site medical professionals. Notably, the hospital has gained attention for its in-house restaurant, Soma – The Ayurvedic Kitchen, where meals are tailored to each visitor’s health needs.
From Dumplings to Pav Bhaji, a variety of dishes are served here, all prepared without onion and garlic. Not only do hospital patients frequent this café during their stay, but it also attracts visitors from outside. Many food enthusiasts have made their way to this restaurant to sample its offerings, and none have departed without lauding their experience of enjoying wholesome meals at this establishment. Soma: The Ayurvedic Kitchen is also celebrated as India’s first Ayurvedic Kitchen.
Himanshu, a doctor at Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital, asserts that nearly all the dishes they offer are homemade and freshly prepared. He explains that the establishment of Soma restaurant was aimed at fostering the fusion of Ayurveda and culinary delights. Despite its Ayurvedic focus, many online users question the inclusion of fast-food items like Vada Pao and Dumplings on the menu of this restaurant.
Himanshu explained that their version of Vada Pao differs significantly from the typical street-side or restaurant varieties. He highlighted that their Pao is crafted from Ragi, renowned in Ayurveda for its cooling properties. Moreover, the chefs at Soma Kitchen have enhanced the nutritional value of the Vada by coating the potato balls with Moong Daal.
“Vada Pao at our restaurant is recommended for the people who are suffering from Kapha Dosha,” added Himanshu.
According to Ayurveda, individuals with a predominant Kapha Dosha tend to exhibit a disposition towards laziness and relaxation throughout the day. Reflecting these principles, the restaurant offers dumplings prepared with a mix of wheat, beetroot, and a blend of ricotta, cottage cheese, and spinach. Ayurveda acknowledges beetroot for its detoxifying properties, while spinach contributes to its iron-rich profile and digestive benefits. Numerous visitors have patronized this establishment, sharing their positive dining encounters.
Situated in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, Soma Ayurvedic Kitchen operates seven days a week. Laxman Srivastava, the director of Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital, asserts that their Ayurvedic establishment, Soma, has garnered enthusiastic feedback from its patrons.
“We are getting repeated customers” he added.