By Mewati Sitaram
Novotel Pune Nagar Road is gearing up for a culinary extravaganza with the much-awaited 10-day Tangra Food Festival, set to take place from January 24 to February 2, 2025, at The Square Restaurant. This vibrant festival will offer an exciting and delicious fusion of Indo-Chinese cuisine, with a focus on showcasing the distinct Sichuan-inspired flavors that define the Tangra region. Guests can look forward to an extensive selection of signature dishes, expertly crafted by Novotel Pune’s talented chefs, who will be working live at cooking stations throughout the festival. The live stations will allow diners to witness the artistry and precision of the chefs as they create these flavorful and aromatic dishes, ensuring an interactive and immersive experience with every bite.
The Tangra Food Festival, priced at Rs. 2099 plus taxes, provides not just an exceptional food experience but also a refreshing beverage selection to complement the bold flavors. The menu includes a variety of refreshing mocktails, chilled beer, and the popular Spanish cocktail, Sangria, which perfectly enhances the meal and adds a lively touch to the evening. As this festival is held exclusively during dinner hours, it creates the perfect ambiance for guests to unwind, enjoy, and explore the unique culinary offerings from the Tangra region, renowned for its blend of Chinese techniques and Indian spices. Known for its rich history and cultural blend, Tangra brings together the best of both worlds, and this festival is an ideal opportunity to experience the region’s authentic yet innovative flavors.
This festival promises to be an unforgettable gastronomic journey, offering guests a chance to explore a wide range of flavors from the heart of the Tangra region, an area with a vibrant culinary heritage that marries Chinese cooking with Indian spices in the most tantalizing ways. Whether you are a food enthusiast or someone eager to try something new, the Tangra Food Festival at Novotel Pune is the perfect destination to indulge in bold, diverse, and exquisite tastes that will leave you craving more.
Anant Leekha, General Manager of Novotel Pune Nagar Road, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “At Novotel Pune, we take immense pride in curating exclusive food festivals and pop-ups that bring together local and global flavors, which have become quite popular among Punekars. The Tangra Food Festival is a perfect addition to our culinary offerings, and we are excited to share the unique Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine of the Tangra region with our guests.”
Anant Leekha, General Manager and Tarique Herekar F&B Director of Novotel Pune
Tarique Herekar, Director of Food and Beverage at Novotel Pune, also highlighted the festival’s special menu, saying, “Tangra food has garnered widespread appreciation, and we are thrilled to feature a menu curated by one of our talented team members from the Tangra region. At Novotel Pune, we are known for serving classic delicacies from around the world, and this festival exemplifies our commitment to promoting the exceptional talents within our team.”
Novotel Pune Nagar Road
What: Tangra Food Festival
Where: The Square Restaurant
When: from January 24 to February 2, 2025
Timing: Dinner
Price: Rs. 2099 plus taxes
Inclusion: Meal with Refreshing Mocktails, Beer and Sangaria
Contact: 8411956579 or 8411956581
Editor in Chief : Mewati SItaram
