By Mewati Sitaram
Mumbai, a city renowned for its rich culinary landscape, is set to offer an exciting gastronomic experience with a unique collaboration between two esteemed dining establishments. Sampan, the acclaimed Chinese restaurant at Novotel Juhu, is partnering with Honk, a celebrated pan-Asian restaurant situated at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity.
Sampan is hosting a special culinary event featuring Honk’s distinguished culinary team from August 9th to August 25th, 2024. This collaboration is a significant culinary event, as it brings together two renowned names in the culinary world.
During the collaboration between Sampan and Honk, guests can expect a fusion of Sampan’s beloved Chinese classics with Honk’s innovative pan-Asian dishes. This special menu is designed to showcase a diverse range of flavors and textures, enhancing the dining experience with both familiar favorites and exciting new creations.
Vishal Gupta, General Manager of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, “This collaboration between Sampan and HONK will help us cater better to Mumbai’s diverse and ever-evolving palate, with much loved pan-Asian delicacies. Our intent is to craft experiences that resonate with the city’s sophisticated diners, who crave both tradition and innovation on their plates.”
Neelabh Sahay, Director of Operations, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, “As Sampan invites HONK to take charge of its kitchen, we are excited to see how our diners respond to the new flavours and cuisine. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to gastronomic excellence and our belief that great food, like great art, knows no boundaries.”
Sandeep Kalra, Director of Culinary, Pullman New Delhi Aerocity said “We are thrilled to bring Honk’s unique flavours and culinary artistry to Sampan at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. This collaboration is a fantastic opportunity to share our signature pan-Asian dishes, spread across eight Asian cuisines, with the vibrant food community in Mumbai. We look forward to delighting guests with an unforgettable dining experience that merges the best of both our culinary worlds.”
The event, therefore, promises to unfold a new chapter in Sampan’s history and bring to the people of Mumbai Pan-Asian delicacies that will leave them wanting more.