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Neha and Sachin Gupta of Beyond Designs portal us to the Orient with Miss Nora

JUL 28, 2020 | By Jhanvi Somaya
A small black barricade segregates the private dining from casual dining in Miss Nora, which is crafted by Neha and Sachin Gupta of Beyond Designs; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
A glass facade reveals the dramatic interiors; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

“It’s enough to drive you crazy, trying to depict the weather, the atmosphere, the ambience,” said French painter Claude Monet. But when good food and a phenomenal ambience comes together, one can only expect the best culminating experience. Something we love about Miss Nora, a pan Asian restaurant in New Delhi’s Rajouri Garden, designed by Neha and Sachin Gupta of Beyond Designs.

As you make your way in, the passion for Asian food is ignited in you. Miss Nora is highly inspired by the Oriental lifestyle, and elements borrowed from the Far East are represented through soothing hues, cherry blossoms and invigorating interiors. The piece de resistance is the life sized cherry blossom tree in the heart of the eatery. With tints of pink and fuchsia, it is undoubtedly the main design highlight.

A muted, wood panelled corridor opens up to reveal a magnificent view of the cherry blossom tree in the heart of the restaurant; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

Wooden space dividers and petite chairs in shades of tan, berry blue and deep red stand out in the soothing environment and adds to Miss Nora’s aesthetic. Light grey walls are the perfect canvas to showcase captivating artworks that depict imagery of Oriental cultures. 

Art inspired by the Far East decks the walls of the restaurant; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

To top it all off, large looping wrought iron lights with bulbs all around lend warmth and brightness to the overall setting. “At Miss Nora, it is not just a gastronomic journey but a trip into the culture of the region,” the designers say, adding that the mixing and matching of different shades of pink on the cherry blossom theme, and the choices of deep red, tan and berry blue on furnishings perfectly recreate an Oriental ambience.

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The cherry blossom tree is located adjacent to the bar, in the centre of the restaurant and extends to the dining area; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

 

Miss Nora brings an Oriental theme to life with vibrant seating furnishings, a fully stocked bar and intimate lights; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

 

Cushioned seaters lend a relaxed and casual vibe to the restaurant; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan