Feast like Royalty at Jyran’s ‘Nawabs of India’ Food Festival at Sofitel Mumbai BKC

Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the elegant, luxury hotel in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, is welcoming guests to the ‘Nawabs of India’ food festival at Jyran, their fine-dine Indian restaurant. 

The festival will run for both lunch and dinner at Jyran, till January 31, 2023. The nostalgia of Nawabi grandeur will be recreated via the dishes, prepared by recently-appointed Indian Master Chef, Waris Hasan Qureshi. 

Diners can enjoy either a set menu or order a la carte. Vegetarians opting for the set menu will begin the meal with Shorba, orange, and a vegetable broth flavored with fennel; followed by a variety of Starters including Rajma Chukander Ki Gilawat; Rampuri Bharwan Paneer; Aloo Badshahi; and Afghani Broccoli. Main Courses include Aloo Bukhara Kofta Curry; Taazi Bhuni Sabzi; Kishahganj ka Saag; and Dal e Qureshi. The meal will, be accompanied by Dum Biryani and assorted breads, and finished with a Nawabi Shahi Tukda. The vegetarian set menu is priced at Rs. 4000 plus taxes per person. 

Non-vegetarian diners can enjoy Rampuri Paya ka Shorba, followed by starters such as Aminabadi Murgh Tikka; Sunheri Jheenga; and Haji Murad ki Gilawat (lamb patties). Main Courses include Purane Chowk ki Nihari; Tamatar ki Macchli; and Dal e Qureshi.  The meal will, be accompanied by Awadhi Ghosht Dum Biryani and assorted breads, and finished with a Nawabi Shahi Tukda. The non-vegetarian set menu is priced at Rs. 4500 plus taxes per person.

Those who wish to enjoy the menu a la carte can pick from orange & vegetable Shorba or a lamb trotters option; followed by Aloo Tokri Chaat; and Appetizers like Matar Soyabean ki Shaami; Malihabadi Kakori Kebab; and Nizami Tandoori Pomfret. Main course dishes include options like Paneer Shaan-e-Awadh; Rampuri Kareli ki Taar Qorma; Raan e Qureshi; and Taazi Bhuni Sabzi. Multiple options of Dal; Biryani; and assorted Breads round out the meal, which is made even more complete with Desserts like Kali Gajar aur Pista Ka Halwa; Shahed-e-Jam; and Nawabi Shahi Tukda.

The Nawabs of India food festival menu is available at Jyran until January 31, 2023 and is available for both lunch and dinner. 

Jyran

Sofitel Mumbai BKC

C 57, G Block BKC

Bandra Kurla Complex

Bandra East

Mumbai – 400051

Hours of Operation: 12:30 pm-3:00 pm (Lunch) and 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm (Dinner).  

Telephone (for reservations and more information): +91 91673 91130. 

Ring in the New Year at Jyran, Sofitel Mumbai BKC

Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the elegant, luxury hotel in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, is welcoming guests to ring in the New Year at Jyran, which serves authentic cuisine inspired by the Northwest Indian Frontier Province.

An evening designed for serious foodies, New Year’s Eve at Jyran will feature a sit-down, multi-course set meal. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners can begin the evening with Shatawar Piste Ka Shorba, asparagus, and pistachio broth flavored with fennel. Non-vegetarian diners will then enjoy Appetizers like Kashmiri Tabak Maaz, Wazwan-style, twice-cooked lamb ribs; Ajwaini Mahi Tikka, tandoor-cooked, yogurt-marinated fish; and Baghdadi Seekh Kebab. Main courses will include Nalli Ki Chandni Qaliya, lamb shanks slow-cooked in almond and milk flavored with cardamom, garnished with silver leaf; Hare Masale ke Jheenga; and Dal al Jyran, the restaurant’s famous black dal. Accompaniments will include Rampuri Gosht Paye ki Biryani, overnight cooked lamb trotters and a prime cut of lamb cooked in Rampuri spices and layered with flavored Basmati rice; and an assortment of Indian bread.

Vegetarian diners will enjoy Appetizers like Bahar E-Chaman Tikka, apricot and plum stuffed cottage cheese cooked in a tandoor; Nadru Ki Shaami, lotus root and Bengal gram mix patties flavored with black cardamom and cooked on a griddle; and Tandoori Peshawari Ratalu. Main courses will offer dishes like Gucchi Sabz-e-Sar, morels-filled cous cous cheese nuts cooked in a rich onion-cashew gravy; Khade Masale ki Tarkari, mixed seasonal vegetables tossed with hand-pounded spices; and the restaurant’s famed Dal al Jyran. Pulao and an assortment of bread will round out the meal.

Desserts will leave guests satiated with options like Rasmalai Tiramisu; Jharabaree Malai Tukda, creamed strawberry foam crisp bread baked in condensed milk; and Paan Kulfi. 

The set menu is available at Jyran on Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am and is priced at Rs. 5999 plus taxes per head. 

Come ring in the New Year with a lavish meal that is sure to get the culinary party started! 

Jyran

Sofitel Mumbai BKC

C 57, G Block BKC

Bandra Kurla Complex

Bandra East

Mumbai – 400051

Hours of Operation for New Year’s Eve Dinner: Saturday, December 31, 2022, 8:00 pm to 12:00 am 

Telephone (for reservations and more information): +91 22 6117 5115 / +91 22 6117 5115

Celebrate Christmas Day with a Decadent Brunch at Pondichery Café, Sofitel Mumbai BKC

Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the elegant, luxury hotel in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, is welcoming guests to celebrate Christmas with a special Christmas Day Brunch on Sunday, December 25, 2022. 

Served at the hotel’s Pondichery Café, the Christmas Day Brunch will be a lavish spread, designed to be enjoyed with friends and family. Diners can begin the meal with a traditional Celeriac Hazelnut & Truffle Soup or Thai Glass Noodle Chicken Soup followed by nibbling on items from the Mezze Bar, like hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, fresh pita, and more. A cheese bar will offer options like fontal, provolone, and gruyere cheeses, as well as bocconcini and chevre, served in jars. 

Western main courses include options like Pumpkin & pine nut crepes with pepper coulis; sous vide lamb galantine with red wine jus and rustic ratatouille with melted brie. No Christmas is complete without turkey and Sofitel will not disappoint. A carving station will offer Oven Roasted Turkey, with traditional dry fruit bread stuffing, oven-roasted sweet potato, buttered Brussels sprouts, and much more. Porchetta Ham will also be on offer, complete with grilled vegetables, broccoli mousseline, and maple sauce. 

An expansive Indian cuisine section will offer dishes like Mutton Dalcha; Amritsari Baingan Bharta; Undiyo; and biryanis, and a Tandoor section will appease kebab lovers. Asian food enthusiasts are not forgotten – the meal offers a Dim Sum station with a choice of dipping sauces; as well as Singaporean Chili Crab; Steamed Tofu with Mala Sauce; and Roasted Duck & Lychee in Red Curry Sauce. 

A variety of Live Stations will offer numerous cuisines and dishes from across the globe. These include a North Indian-style Kachori station; a Waffle Gratine Bar; a Christmas Grills station offering sausages (chicken tikka, pork, lamb); pork bratwurst; zucchini & cottage cheese steak and much more; a Chaat station and a Pizza station. 

The sweet-toothed will be in for a real Christmas treat with an expansive dessert section that will offer classic Christmas delicacies like the Plum Cake; Plum Pudding; Mini Stollen; Dundee Cake; Yule Log; entremets such as Pistachio Cherry; and Strawberry fraiser; pies & tarts like Linzer Torte; Classic Mince Pie; & Honey Walnut Pie; and cookies like Gingerbread; Linzer Eye; and Almond Stick. A live deconstructed Black Forest station complete with ice creams and condiments will round out the desserts on offer. 

Kids will be in for a treat at a youngster’s station filled with goodies like marshmallows, lollies, jellies, chocolate eclairs and lots more.  

Christmas Day Brunch is priced at Rs. 3199 plus taxes per head (non-alcoholic); Rs. 3799 plus taxes per head (with alcohol) and Rs. 5499 plus taxes (with Champagne). Brunch will be served at Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s Pondichery Café from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 25, 2022. 

Pondichery Café 

Sofitel Mumbai BKC

C 57, G Block BKC

Bandra Kurla Complex

Bandra East

Mumbai – 400051

Christmas Day Brunch: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday, December 25, 2022

Telephone (for reservations and more information): +91 22 6117 5115 

Appointment | Siddarth Noronha appointed as executive chef at Sofitel Mumbai BKC

In his new role, Noronha will oversee the entire functioning of the hotel's four food and beverage outlets including the award-winning restaurants.

Siddarth Noronha

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, the luxury brand of Accor, has announced the appointment of Siddarth Noronha as the executive chef for their flagship property in India, Sofitel Mumbai BKC. With over 16 years of experience, Noronha counts his depth and profound understanding of cooking as a major asset.

In his new role, he will oversee the entire functioning of Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s four food and beverage outlets including the award-winning restaurants of Pondichéry Café – All-day Dining, Jyran – Tandoor Dining & Lounge, Tuskers – Vegetarian Dining & Bar and Artisan – Bar & Garden Lounge. This Bandra boy has set himself apart in the busy Mumbai dining scene with his visionary approach to pairing ingredients and creative food presentations.

Noronha has earlier worked with brands such as Hyatt and Novotel. In addition to a culinary art masterclass with Alain Ducasse, he has completed his Diploma in Hotel Management Catering Technology from Rizvi College. He finds it exhilarating to bring people together through food, by creating unique and memorable dining experiences for guests.

Besides mentoring the culinary team to keep up with Sofitel’s high food quality and standards, the chef also enjoys counting passport stamps as badges of honour and loves his bike rides.

Appointment | Sneha Jha is the new sales and marketing director at Sofitel Mumbai BKC

Sneha Jha

Sofitel Mumbai BKC appoints Sneha Jha as the new sales and marketing director Prior to acquiring this role, Jha was the director of sales for The Westin Goa

Sofitel Mumbai BKC has announced the appointment of Sneha Jha as the director of sales and marketing. In her role, Jha will be responsible for leading and further improving all aspects of the sales and marketing department.

A seasoned hotelier, Jha has been in the hospitality industry for nearly 20 years and brings on board, proficient expertise and knowledge across sales and marketing, and business development. An alumnus from IHM Bengaluru, she started her career with The Leela Kempinski in Mumbai and thereafter worked with brands like The Taj, Marriott, Intercontinental, and Holiday Inn.

Prior to acquiring this role, she was the director of sales for The Westin Goa. In addition to market analysis, research and strategizing, Jha enjoys reading and spending time with her 10-year old son in her free time.