Feathers Hotel’s Sangamithirai restaurant invites you to embark on a unique culinary voyage with AYALAGAM – A Thamizh Food Festival. Running from 30th May to 8th June, this week-long celebration brings the authentic flavours of Thamizh cuisine as lovingly preserved in Singapore and Malaysia, curated by the internationally acclaimed Chef Devagi Sanmugam — famously known as the “Spice Queen of Singapore.”

A Cultural and Culinary Homecoming

AYALAGAM is more than just a food festival. It’s a heartfelt journey into the soul of Thamizh cooking, reflecting the rich traditions and vibrant flavours that have travelled across oceans. Each day features a special curated set menu named after the iconic rivers of Tamil Nadu — Bhavani, Vaigai, Amaravathi, Thamirabharani, and Siruvani — capturing the diverse tastes and textures unique to different regions.

Highlights to Savor

Prepare your palate for a spectacular range of dishes blending tradition with innovation, including:

• Peerkangai Kaintha Eral Soo Hoon Soup

• Kozhi Sambal

• Mutta Briyani

• Palakkai Murungakai Kurma

• Tauhu Urulai Kizhangu Sambal

• Inippu Urappu Tamarai Thandu

• Kadalai Paruppu Aatu Kothu Erachi Pirathal

• Karuvepillai Meen

• Vazhai Elai Kathirikai Chops

• Nandu Parcel Soup

• Sura Puttu Urundai

• Palakai Biryani

• Pudina Rasam

• Masala Kalan Kutti Uttapam

• Masala Sweet Potato Paniyaram

• Maravalli Kizhangu Halwa

• Pandan Idiappam with Vazhai Pazham Sauce

• Chendol

• Javarisi Elai Kozhukattai

• Parangikkai Payasam

Each dish tells a story of tradition, spice, and home—elevated by Chef Devagi’s global expertise.

Meet the Spice Queen

Chef Devagi Sanmugam’s culinary journey spans over four decades, with 22 cookbooks and a global reputation as a culinary educator and consultant. Her passion for spices and Asian flavours shines through in this festival, bringing generations of recipes and memories to the table.

Feathers Executive Chef Murthi shared, “AYALAGAM is close to our hearts — it's about sharing the rich, soulful flavours of Thamizh cuisine from beyond our borders. Every dish brings a bit of home, with a twist.”

Chef Devagi adds, “Cooking for AYALAGAM feels like bringing my roots back to where it all began. These dishes are full of memories, spice, and love — just the way our grandmothers made them.”

Event Details:
Date: 30th May to 8th June 2025
Time: Lunch & Dinner
Venue: Sangamithirai, Feathers Hotel

Reservations: +91 78239 77825 | +91 73580 18812

Join AYALAGAM to taste the timeless culinary treasures of the Thamizh diaspora, celebrated with love and flair under one roof.