Wasabi by Morimoto, Harbour Bar and Golden Dragon at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai Reopen

MUMBAI, India, December 21 - The legendary Wasabi, the historical Harbour Bar and Golden Dragon at the
iconic The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai reopened their doors.

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"Today, we have come one more step closer to fulfilling our
promise of rebuilding the Taj to its former glory.The opening of Wasabi
Harbour Bar and Golden Dragon is an important milestone in the resurrection
of The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. We are delighted to reopen its doors for
guests, old and new." said Mr. Karambir Kang, General Manager, The Taj Mahal
Palace & Tower.

Wasabi offers its guests an opportunity to discover the hidden
secrets of the authentic Japanese culinary treasures. Guests will be happy to
know that the ever popular old menu has been retained completely - they can
still order any of their favourite dishes. However, Executive Chef Hemant
Oberoi and his team have incorporated 14 new dishes, including new kinds of
sushi, salads, cold dishes and even an authentic Japanese Curry.

To complete the culinary experience, the restaurant has
introduced 12 new varieties of the famous Japanese rice wine - Sake and
Japanese beers. To add to the exclusivity of the experience, the crockery
used is Narumi and Renaut, and the cutlery from the house of Vilroy & Boch.

Wasabi is approached via a folding staircase from Harbour Bar
which evokes a red carpet entry and welcomes guests into the restaurant. The
host stand is backed by an installation of drifting cherry blossoms and the
restaurant walls are crafted with traditional Japanese joinery. Placed like
freestanding furniture in the space, the sushi counter and teppanyaki kitchen
serve as focal points of activity. The key feature of Wasabi has been
re-imagined as a bold, sculptural round table that dominates the room and is
complemented by an over-scale custom hammered metal light fixture. Eight
guests will be able to delight in an intimate private experience of the
Tatami Room

It was in 1933 that Harbour Bar at The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai
first opened its doors to the discerning Mumbai gentlemen and has since
played host to decades of high-powered rendezvous'. Harbour Bar has the
distinction of being Mumbai's first licensed bar.

Rediscover the prohibition cocktails unique to Harbour Bar. The
intoxicating list includes From the Harbour 'since 1933', a classic recipe
which is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Let the bartender surprise you
with 'The Jamaican Cobbler', 'French 75' or 'The Hurricane'

Introducing several single malts and the best of wines from around the
world - the Harbour Bar will be a connoisseur's delight. A 'Global Tapas' has
been introduced, with influences of flavours from Jamaica South East Asia,
the Middle East and even some Cajun delicacies.

The design and décor of Harbour Bar is heavily influenced by its rich
history, which is reflected in the center bar, a solid carved piece of white
marble. The back bar is framed in cut glass and provides an inviting light,
warmth and glow. Art continues to be a distinctive feature, with oversized
carved wood pieces at the entry that define the room with their elegant
appliqué details.

A team from the Rockwell Group Europe, led by Diego Gronda,
its Creative Director was entrusted with the design of this seminal project.
Rockwell has also been involved in many famous restaurants like the Alma de
Cuba in Philadelphia; Django, Café Gray Kitticha; and Nobu Fifty Seven in New
York; Olives and Zen in Tokyo .

Started in 1973, the Golden Dragon was India's first authentic
Sichuan Restaurant. It is now back with a completely refreshed look, past
favourites as well as new dishes from different parts of China.

The focus is on artistic contemporary cuisine that captures
the lightness of the traditional dishes from that region. While the perennial
favorites will still be an important part of the menu, customers can now
start the meal with the lilting flavours of its signature dish' Song of the
Dragon', consisting of chicken or delectable vegetables, or soft shelled crab
on a bed of forty button chilies.

The new menu offers over 20 varieties of Dimsums. The Dimsum
with Caviar, will entice even the most reluctant palate, while the Dimsum
with soup, can actually be drunk with a straw first! The Peking duck gently
cooking in the open kitchen oven will tempt the guest with its aromas. Six
grain noodles, cumin lamb, steamed sea bass in chilly mustard sauce are some
of the other additions to the menu.

A true Sichuan meal is always accompanied with tea that is
perfectly paired with the foods. The Golden Dragon offers around 8 different
varieties of the teas in the menu. To make the meal truly exclusive the
Golden Dragon will serves its meals in Narumi crockery, with gold brush
strokes and will encourage guests to use delicate ivory and wooden chopsticks
with hints of embedded oyster shell.

LTW Design Works, Kuala Lumpur were given the task of
recreating the restaurant.

A noble and royal Golden Dragon, with a soothing water feature
welcome guests into the restaurant. Modern day dragon patterned panels
decorate the walls, while rice paper and etched glass work are spread over
the restaurant space. The upholstery is textured Indian woven upholstery, and
the carpet has a contemporized Chinese wave patterned. The furniture uses
influenced of white porcelain on ivory lacquer furniture pieces that are
located around the restaurant. The focal point of the restaurant is the live
kitchen which enhances the dining experience, as patrons can watch the chefs
in action.

With the reopening of both the restaurants and the bar, The
Taj Mahal Palace & Tower will once again offer its guests an array of dining
and entertainment options. The ten restaurants and bars will cater to the
myriad tastes of its discerning guests.

    For further information contact:

    Swati Sundareswaran
    Vaishnavi Corporate Communications
    swati@vccpl.com
    +91-22-6656-8787

    Tarini Mathur,
    Vaishnavi Corporate Communications
    tarini.mathur@vccpl.com
    +91-22-6656-8787

For further information contact: Swati Sundareswaran, Vaishnavi Corporate Communications, swati at vccpl.com, +91-22-6656-8787; Tarini Mathur, Vaishnavi Corporate Communications, tarini.mathur at vccpl.com, +91-22-6656-8787