Hotel Cafe Royal's Akasha launches new healthy menu

Following the celebrated debut of its bespoke cocktail collection at the Green Bar, Hotel Café Royal’s acclaimed Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre now elevates its wellness offering with a suite of thoughtfully crafted healthy menus for 2025.

Developed through a collaboration between Akasha’s expert Nutritional Therapist, Zoë Stirling, and Executive Chef Armand Sablon, these new menus deliver a sophisticated culinary journey, balancing nutritional excellence with gourmet flair. Each dish is meticulously designed to provide both vitality and indulgence.

Guests can savor these creations in the tranquil Lounge of the Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, a renowned urban sanctuary in the heart of London. Rooted in Akasha’s philosophy of harmonizing the four elemental forces—earth, water, fire, and air—each menu is dedicated to one of these elements, while an exclusive Signature menu artfully combines them all for a holistic gastronomic experience. 

Featured ingredients: Fresh ginger, rocket and watercress salad, horseradish, cacao, chia seeds, and chili peppers.

Health highlights: The Fire menu celebrates bold, warming flavors, harnessing the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger, chili, and horseradish to promote circulation and enhance metabolic function. Rocket and watercress provide a vibrant dose of vitamins C and K, aiding digestion and supporting immune health.

Key components: Roasted root vegetables, turmeric-infused hummus, and organic quinoa.

Wellness benefits: Revered for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich curcuminoids, turmeric supports liver health and detoxification. Quinoa, a modern supergrain, offers essential fatty acids for optimal cardiovascular function. Complemented by nutrient-dense kale and oats, the Earth menu is designed to help maintain balanced cholesterol and provide lasting energy.

Signature dishes: Thai-style raw salad with seaweed, shiitake mushroom broth topped with poached salmon, and a refreshing watermelon granita.

Health advantages: Seaweed delivers essential iodine for optimal thyroid and metabolic health. Sustainably sourced salmon provides a robust supply of omega-3 fatty acids, while shiitake mushrooms are naturally high in vitamin B12, supporting skin vitality, immunity, and digestion. The watermelon granita features L-Citrulline, a compound known to help relieve muscle soreness and promote hydration.

Highlighted ingredients: Seasonal nectarines, zesty citrus dressing, and coconut frozen yogurt.

Wellbeing benefits: Citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C and bioflavonoids to strengthen the immune system and enhance vascular health. The coconut frozen yogurt combines hydrating properties with healthy fats, supporting balanced cholesterol and delivering a refreshing finish to the meal.

The Signature menu fuses all four elemental inspirations, beginning with a starter of delicate beef carpaccio accented with spring onions and chili, followed by a vibrant tuna poke bowl as the main course. For dessert, guests may choose between a refreshing lemon sorbet or decadent truffles, each crafted to encapsulate Akasha’s holistic ethos.

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