Foodies, get ready! This month is packed with exciting pop-ups, special menus, and international chefs across India. From Bengaluru to Goa, here’s where you should be eating:
BENGALURU
Taste of Northeast India at JW Marriott
On Aug 22–23, Chef Gitika Saikia is bringing flavors from Assam, Nagaland, and Mizoram to JW Kitchen. Think bottle gourd soup, pork with mustard greens, prawns with roselle leaves, and black rice pudding from Manipur.
Dali & Gala x SAPA Bakery
SAPA Bakery’s Dina Weber joins Dali & Gala for their “A Night at the Museum” dinner. Expect art-inspired dishes like roasted leeks with Camembert, Catalan-style chicken, squid meatballs, and challah ice cream with jasmine honey.
HYDERABAD
Kashmiri Pandit Cuisine at Poshmaal
From Aug 8–17, Chef Rahul Wali showcases rare Kashmiri Pandit dishes at The Westin Hyderabad. Menu highlights include paneer in turmeric gravy, lotus root with spinach, and plenty of hot Kahwa.
UTTARAKHAND
Rajasthani Feast at The Westin Himalayas
On Aug 15–16, “Laapi Chokha” brings fire-cooked recipes from Mewar and Marwar. Relish Panchkoota, Mahua Chicken, and sweet Jhajhariya served on sal leaves.
MUMBAI
Bombay Daak’s First Birthday Bash
All through August, Bandra’s bold bar is throwing a party with cocktail takeovers. Guest bars include LAIR (Gurgaon), Drinking & Healing (Vietnam), Conversation Room (Kolkata), and MURO (Bangalore).
DELHI NCR
Chef Ricardo Chaneton at The Oberoi
Michelin-starred Chef Ricardo Chaneton of MONO (Hong Kong) takes over The Oberoi, Delhi, on Aug 7–8. Expect fine dining with dishes like foie gras with mole, pigeon with yuca, and cacao desserts.
GOA
Forgotten Flavors at The Westin Goa
A special brunch celebrates Goa’s Kunbi community and women-led collectives. Enjoy authentic dishes like rice-and-coconut Kundal and spicy fish curry Xit Kodi, made with sun-dried masalas.
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