This monsoon, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and Novotel Vijayawada Varun are spicing things up with a vibrant Indonesian food festival, helmed by celebrated guest chef Faisal Martadinata. Flying in from Indonesia, Chef Faisal is set to serve up bold and authentic Southeast Asian flavours that promise a sensory culinary journey.

Hosted at Red Bowl, the signature Pan-Asian restaurant at both Novotel properties, the festival runs from 18th to 27th July in Visakhapatnam, and from 28th July to 4th August in Vijayawada. Diners can enjoy lunch and dinner from an à la carte menu specially curated by the chef.

Chef Faisal Martadinata, who brings a deep passion for traditional Indonesian cuisine, has honed his craft in top kitchens across Bali and Jakarta. Known for modern takes on heritage recipes, his menu features crowd-favourites like Beef Rendang, Soto Ayam, Nasi Goreng, and the much-loved dessert Dadar Gulung—each dish offering a taste of Indonesia’s soulful culinary identity.

Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, says,

“At Novotel, our restaurants are cultural spaces where flavours from across the world come alive. With Chef Faisal’s exclusive residency, we offer our guests a rare opportunity to experience authentic Indonesian cuisine, freshly prepared by a master chef who brings the true essence of his homeland to the plate.”

Manish Pathak, Hotel Manager at Novotel Vijayawada Varun, echoes this sentiment, adding,

“This festival is about more than food—it’s a cultural experience. Chef Faisal’s specially crafted menu mirrors our vision of thoughtful, experience-led dining and promises an exciting journey through Indonesia’s most loved dishes.”

With a global approach to hospitality and a deep love for culinary storytelling, Novotel continues to delight food lovers by bringing the world to the table—one dish at a time.

Ranveer Singh is back, this time not on screen, The superstar has taken the internet by storm with his latest creation: the SuperYou Protein Chips Bhel. A bold remix of the classic Indian bhel, this new-age snack is anything but ordinary.

Using SuperYou’s high-protein multigrain chips, tangy desi chutneys, and his trademark energy, Ranveer’s version of bhel has transformed from a guilty pleasure into a smart, high-protein treat. The fusion is crunchy, chatpata, and totally guilt-free, making it a hit among fitness lovers and foodies alike.

Social media is buzzing as fans are trying out their own remixes, turning the humble bhel into a viral trend. From gym-goers to street food lovers, everyone’s raving about how snacking just got a major glow-up.

As Ranveer proves yet again, anything can be iconic with the right twist.

This World Ice Cream Day, Hocco Ice Creams is giving you the perfect excuse to take a break and dive into something delicious. With bold, cheeky flavours and an unmistakable sense of fun, their new launches are set to make your day extra cool.

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