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Delhi airport going the Chinese way

Mandira Nayar

Restaurant chain "Yo-China" to open an outlet at the terminal

NEW DELHI: The international terminal at Delhi airport is all set to acquire a Chinese flavour. Serving up better food as part of its revamp plans, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has given the popular Chinese fast-food restaurant chain "Yo-China'' a contract to open an outlet at the terminal.

Known for its Chinese food "desi'' style, "Yo-China'' has become a familiar brand in most markets across the Capital. Offering people a taste of China at low prices, "Yo-China'' blends the spice of street-food with the squeaky-clean atmosphere of a fast food restaurant. And the authorities are hoping that this combination of good value for money will probably work for the air passengers.

While "Yo-China'' might satisfy the "dim sum" cravings that some people might have, there are other options for those who want to steer clear of "international'' cuisine. A welcome change for most frequent flyers who often sit at the terminal for hours with only the hotel catered stalls to turn to for sustenance, DIAL is ensuring that there is something for every palate.

"We had received many complaints about the food at the airport. So we have tried to provide outlets for every pocket. There will be Nescafe outlets at the airport. We have also got a counter for hot corn that has become popular,'' said an airport official.

The counter for hot corn has been set up outside the domestic arrival where airport officials hope it will be a popular snack. Apart from newcomers, DIAL is also all set to bring an old favourite to the airport. Having tied up with Nirula's -- Delhi's own fast food chain that has recently been bought by a Malaysian firm -- there will be burgers and fries at the airport too.

"Most of the items served at Nirula's, which will open at the domestic airport in the next few days, will be dry. But there will be some milk shakes,'' revealed an airport official.

And finally to cater to the traditional Indian palate, there is "Balaji Express'', a restaurant that is open 24 hours and offers the usual "idli-dosa'' fare along with huge "thalis'' and North Indian food. There is also a new section of the restaurant, "Balaji Grand'', which is doing its bit for passengers stranded at the airport due to fog.

"Airlines have tied up with Balaji Express and issuing meal coupons which the passengers can redeem for food,'' pointed out an official.

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