We all know and love fusion cuisine, but what happens when a Michelin-starred restaurant chef brings the impeccable flavours of European cooking to your city, with an Asian twist? This November, The Oberoi, New Delhi, and The Oberoi, Mumbai, are bringing the two together with an exclusive dining experience led by Executive Chef Christiaan Stoop of Taian Table, China. Blending Asian flavours with European cooking techniques, Chef Stoop will present a specially curated menu that moves beyond conventional culinary boundaries.
At the heart of this one-of-a-kind experience is the chef's signature philosophy of Borderless Cuisine, where ingredients, techniques and culinary influences from different parts of the world come together on one plate.
Spread across four specially curated evenings, the experience will take place at 360° at The Oberoi, New Delhi, on November 17 and 18, followed by Fenix at The Oberoi, Mumbai, on November 20 and 21, 2026.
Having worked in some of the world's celebrated kitchens, Chef Stoop developed his approach to Borderless Cuisine during an earlier chapter of his career at The Oberoi, New Delhi. The philosophy brings together cultural influences and ingredients from different cuisines, with French cooking techniques providing the precision behind each dish.
Speaking about the occasion, Abhishek Panshikar, Vice President & General Manager of The Oberoi, New Delhi, said:
“It is our genuine pleasure to have Chef Christiaan Stoop return to 360°, having honed his craft in these very kitchens. We are excited to see how his philosophy of ‘Borderless Cuisine’ has evolved since his time here and look forward to working alongside him to make these two evenings unforgettable dining experiences.”
Today, as Executive Chef at Taian Table's Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai and Guangzhou, China, Stoop continues to explore this approach. His culinary achievements were also recognised at The Best Chef Awards in 2025, where he received the prestigious Three Knives distinction.
Taking an integrated approach to enhancing the flavours and essence of different ingredients, the menu brings together an interesting mix of culinary influences. Some of the highlights include Korean tuna tartare with gochujang, bringing together the richness of tuna and the distinctive heat of Korean chilli paste. Grilled scallops with doubanjiang and Sichuan pepper offer another interesting combination, drawing on the bold flavours of Chinese cuisine.
The menu also features Australian lamb with Kashmiri sauce, bringing an Indian influence into the experience, alongside five grains with Alba truffle. Each preparation reflects Stoop's approach to combining familiar ingredients with unexpected flavour pairings.
What's the perfect way to end a memorable meal? A wholesome, sweet treat, of course. Dessert on this menu takes a playful turn with a piña colada-inspired brioche parfait, served with coconut gelato and followed by petit fours. It is a fitting conclusion to a menu that explores different culinary traditions without being restricted by them.
At The Oberoi, New Delhi, the experience will be hosted at 360° on November 17 and 18. Known for its refined setting and curated dining experiences, the restaurant provides the backdrop for Chef Stoop's return to the hotel where he first developed his culinary philosophy.
The showcase will then move to Fenix at The Oberoi, Mumbai, on November 20 and 21. With its contemporary interiors and global approach to dining, Fenix will offer the same culinary experience, accompanied by expertly selected wines and Japanese sake.
If you're looking for something beyond a conventional fine-dining menu, this is an experience worth exploring. Chef Christiaan Stoop's Borderless Cuisine offers an opportunity to discover how flavours and techniques from different parts of the world can come together through food.
Reservations:
360° at The Oberoi, New Delhi: November 17–18, 2026. Call +91 11 2430 4370 or email Restaurantreservations.TOND@oberoihotels.com.
Fenix at The Oberoi, Mumbai: November 20–21, 2026. Call +91 22 66326205 or email sidharth.malhotra@oberoihotels.com.