Avatara Mumbai Launches 8-Course Vegetarian Lunch Experience

Avatara Mumbai Launches 8-Course Vegetarian Lunch Experience

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on April 24, 2025

In a bold celebration of India's vast culinary landscape, Avatara Mumbai has unveiled an innovative 8-course tasting menu available exclusively for lunch. The new menu transforms humble regional classics into contemporary masterpieces, offering a sophisticated vegetarian dining experience that balances creativity with respect for tradition.

"We're not just serving dishes, we're telling India's story through food," explains Chef Rahul Rana, Global Executive Chef at Avatara. "Each plate represents a dialogue between our heritage and our future. We've deconstructed beloved classics from street corners, reimagining them through a contemporary lens while preserving their soul."

The theatrical culinary journey begins with a dramatic take on Rajasthan's famous Raj Kachori, featuring chilled yogurt, creamy avocado, and tart pomegranate beneath a delicate semolina puri that shatters on first touch.

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Guests then travel southward with the Mangalore Bun, a spiced banana vada dusted with Avatara's secret 23-spice blend, paired with a vibrant Tomato Saar.

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One of the menu’s standout creations is the Jackfruit and Cabbage Dolma, a vegetarian reinterpretation merging Turkish technique with Indian ingredients. The cabbage-wrapped parcels are delicately set atop a cloud of cauliflower espuma, delivering a textural and flavorful surprise.

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Other highlights include Bamboo Shoot Momos featuring foraged ingredients from Northeast India, a Nimboo Saan palate cleanser blending Japanese yuzu and flavors of Uttarakhand, and a sophisticated Black Rice Pongal that transforms a comforting South Indian dish into a showcase of Assamese black rice and wild mushrooms.

The experience concludes with Mocha Vellam, a dessert marrying coffee-chocolate richness with the deep sweetness of black jaggery, a perfect ending that reflects Avatara’s philosophy of honoring tradition while embracing innovation.

Where: 7th Floor, Krishna Curve Building, Junction Of Linking Road, & Juhu Tara Rd, Opp. Juhu Garden, Santacruz West, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400054

Time: Available for Lunch 12 PM to 3 PM


Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Unveils Mizuwari Series Inspired by Samurai Virtues

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Unveils Mizuwari Series Inspired by Samurai Virtues

By Hariharan U

Published on August 25, 2026

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel has unveiled the Mizuwari Series, a new collection of seven signature cocktails inspired by the Japanese tradition of Mizuwari, meaning “cut with water,” and the seven virtues of the Samurai.

Rooted in the principles of balance, restraint and refinement, the new beverage concept combines bold flavours, subtle dilution and considered craftsmanship. Each cocktail is designed around a distinct virtue, translating elements of Japanese philosophy into a contemporary drinking experience.

The collection features Makoto, Chu, Ikigai, Rei, Jin, Yu and Meiyo, with each creation offering its own flavour profile and personality.

The journey begins with Makoto – Honesty & Sincerity, combining vodka, Aperol, yuzu lime and fizz. Chu – Duty & Loyalty brings together bourbon whisky, lime, sesame and Angostura bitters in a characterful highball.

Ikigai – The Secret to a Long & Happy Life combines gin, cherry cordial, hibiscus and sparkling elements, while Rei – Beauty in Imperfection takes a more unexpected approach with vodka, pickled ginger, kaffir lime, cucumber and watermelon.

The collection continues with Jin – Compassion, a blush-pink highball featuring gin, passion, strawberry sweet vermouth, citrus and fizz. Yu – Heroic Courage combines gin, cherry wine, Campari, lime and fizz, while Meiyo – Honour brings together white rum, pineapple, Campari and lime for a more layered profile.

Together, the seven cocktails create a beverage experience that goes beyond individual flavour combinations, inviting guests to explore the stories and virtues represented by each creation.

Through the Mizuwari Series, Zega continues to explore contemporary Japanese-inspired beverage experiences, bringing together traditional philosophy, modern mixology and thoughtful presentation. From refreshing and delicate profiles to richer and more complex combinations, the collection encourages guests to pause, discover and savour each cocktail.


The Orchid Chandigarh Celebrates Rakshabandhan with South Indian Festive Feast

The Orchid Chandigarh Celebrates Rakshabandhan with South Indian Festive Feast

By Hariharan U

Published on August 23, 2026

The Orchid Chandigarh is inviting guests to celebrate Rakshabandhan with an authentic South Indian festive dining experience at South of Vindhyas on August 28, bringing together regional flavours, family traditions and warm hospitality.

The specially curated experience is designed for families looking to mark the occasion over a festive meal, with a menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of South India.

Guests can choose between thoughtfully curated vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, featuring classic South Indian delicacies prepared using authentic recipes and time-honoured cooking techniques. The menus are designed to offer a wholesome dining experience while showcasing the distinctive flavours of the region.

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Whether celebrating the bond between siblings, gathering with family or simply enjoying a festive meal, the Rakshabandhan offering at South of Vindhyas provides an opportunity to mark the occasion through food and togetherness.

The experience reflects the restaurant’s focus on bringing authentic regional cuisine to Chandigarh while creating memorable occasions for guests. With traditional flavours and the hospitality associated with The Orchid Chandigarh, the festive meal aims to make Rakshabandhan a special culinary celebration.

Event Details:

What: Rakshabandhan Festive Meal
Venue: South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Chandigarh
Date: August 28, 2026
Contact: +91 9056784618 / +91 9056784619 / +91 9056784617


Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Brings Chinese Hot-Pot Experience This August

Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Brings Chinese Hot-Pot Experience This August

By Hariharan U

Published on August 22, 2026

This August, Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is bringing a warm and comforting Chinese dining experience to the city with Hot-Pot: The Comfort of Togetherness, running from 17–30 August.

The experience offers guests a choice of three broths, Sichuan, Asian Mushroom and Tomato Stock. These can be paired with a selection of vegetables, meats, seafood and noodles, giving diners the option to build a hot-pot meal to their liking.

Designed for sharing, the experience is well suited for Mumbai's monsoon season and offers a relaxed way to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

With its focus on warm broths, fresh ingredients and a shared dining format, Hot-Pot: The Comfort of Togetherness adds a seasonal option to Mumbai's August dining scene

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