Chandni Chowk to China, Japan to Kerala — the flavours and aromas from across the globe linger around at some of the most popular dining destinations in town. Shilpa Bansal tells you all about the food festivals you can check out.
Say oriental
This June, celebrate the flavours of South-east Asia. Foodhall is hosting The Oriental Food Festival which will focus on flavours of three most popular cuisines Chinese, Japanese and Thai. As part of the fest, Foodhall has set up a stir-fry station where different kinds of noodles will be prepared fresh using different sauces and ingredients. Those who want a quick snack, the live kitchen will be having skewers of tofu and chicken with peanut sauce on display. The patisserie will have the green tea brûlée.
You can also check out range of readymade oriental food products. There will also be Chinese stir fry kit of broccoli, pokchoy, scallions, babycorn, button mushrooms and mixed peppers.
At the fresh produce section, you can check out an assortment of Thai Chinese and Japanese exotic fruits and vegetables like galangal, bird eye chilli, kaffir lime, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, pok choy, radicchio, Daikon (japanese radish), asparagus, japanese cucumbers, thai eggplants, enoki, shimeji, shitake and oyster.
All you dimsum lovers try out the dimsum and gyozas samples and the vegans can go for mock meats and tofu. And if you want to try making yur own dishes at home you can pick the necessary kits, dimsum baskets, sushi platters and bamboo sushi mats.
At Foodhall, 1MG Mall, Trinity Circle
On all day, till June 30
Sip it
Nifty Sting, Gin Cutter, Bewitched — you surely would want to try how these cocktails taste like, don’t you? Shiro is hosting a cocktail festival which will introduce 17 new cocktails for a limited period. For those who love fruity flavours, try out Bella Peach, Burnt Orange Martinis and Resonant Passion those who enjoy a little spice in their drinks, check out Pepper and Basil Caipirinha and Bewitched. Apart from these, you can also sip on the Forbidden Nectar, Love Stuck Tequila, Serpentine Stir and Earl Grey Martini among other reviving new cocktails.
At Shiro, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road
On all day, till June 23
Call 41738862
From the dragon’s mouth
Come let us celebrate one of China’s most significant and colourful festivals — the Dragon Boat Festival. Drive down to Memories of China as master chef William Tong has churned out an authentic Chinese a la carte menu that takes you through the culinary journey of this festival. The menu includes authentic delicacies like Conjee Crispy Lotus Stem, Steamed Fish Tauso, Pork Ribs Beijing Style, Steamed Mango Dumpling and Braised Eggplant with Szechuan Chilli Sauce in clay pot among others. What more? Try out the Zong Zi, a traditional delicacy which is prepared specially during the festival.
At Memories of China, Vivanta By Taj, MG Rod
On for lunch and dinner, till June 23
Call 66604444
From God’s own kitchen
It’s time to try out cuisine of God’s own country and experience the unique spices, aromas and textures of Kerala. Feast is hosting Kerala Food Festival where you can relish traditional vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Visiting chef Chandrabhanu from Le Meridien, Kochi is all set to create magic in the kitchen, so that you can indulge in delicious Meen Pollichathu, Mutton Pepper Fry, Ada pradhaman, Pal payasam and other delicacies that will bring Kerala alive in your hearts. Visit God’s own country in Bangalore as Feast brings all the flavours of the Kerala under one roof.
At Feast, Sheraton Bangalore Hotel, Brigade Gateway, Rajajinagar
On for lunch and dinner, till June 16
Call 42521000
Direct Dilli se
We all know that when it come to chaat, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazaar and all those places in puraani Dilli is what comes to our mind. Now Monsoon brigs you the same experience here in Bangalore. Relish the street food from the heart of Old Delhi at Dilli Dil Se, a street food festival hosted by Monson. Enjoy those yummy Golgappe, Raj Kachori, Aloo Tikki, Aam ka Panna, Kulfi, Gulab Jamun and many other mouth-watering chaat delicacies.
At Monsoon, The Park, MG Road
On 1pm to 9pm, till June 16
Call 25320445
Go for chatpata chaat
This monsoon, indulge in the sumptuous delicacies that our Indian streets have to offer. Relish the popular street food preparations at the fun Chaat Street that brings the zesty flavours of gol gappas, pani puri, bhel and many more. Enhance your experience with refreshing drinks like shikanji and burf golas.
At Palette, Vivanta By Taj, Yeshwanthpur
On 11am onwards, till June 15
Call 66900111
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