Taj Hotels in London is marking Diwali with a programme of dining experiences across Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences and St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel.
The programme includes Diwali menus at TH@51 Restaurant & Bar, 1897 – The Bar, Kona, Michelin-starred Quilon in Westminster and Bombay Brasserie in South Kensington.
Quilon and Bombay Brasserie will each host dedicated Diwali dining experiences on 7 and 8 November.
At Quilon, Executive Chef Sriram Aylur will oversee a Diwali Weekend Brunch centred on South-West Indian cooking.
The vegetarian menu will open with Kosambari Kallangadi Deepa, combining watermelon, lentil, lemon and grated coconut, followed by Palak Vade.
Further dishes will include Karnataka-style Enne Badanekai and Ghee Bhaat with dry spices, clarified butter and nuts, with Godi Payasa, a broken wheat kheer, for dessert.
A separate à la carte selection will offer meat and seafood dishes including Pepper Shrimps, Goan Lamb Chop, Fish Curry and slow-cooked Lamb Shank Varutha Curry.
At Bombay Brasserie, the Diwali Weekend Brunch Buffet will feature dishes including Nawabi Murgh Parche, chargrilled chicken with ginger, cream and tandoori spices, alongside Prawn Kohlapuri.
A chaat counter will serve Bhel Puri, Pani Puri and Sev Batata Puri.
Further dishes will include Paneer Pasanda, Chicken Chengezi and Hydrabadi Lamb Dum Briyani, followed by desserts including Mango Fig Kulfi and wild rice cinnamon pudding.
Bombay Brasserie will also hold a Diwali Dinner Buffet on Saturday evening.
From 16 October to 8 November, TH@51 will serve a dedicated Diwali Thali with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
The vegetarian selection will include Koonu Kurumilagu, Kurkuri Bhindi and Aloo Lal Mirchi, while the non-vegetarian thali will feature Macchli Amritsari, Bhuna Gosht and Murgh Butter Masala.
Desserts will include Kesari Rasmalai and Gulab Jamun.
At 1897 – The Bar, which recently opened at St James’ Court, a selection of Diwali-themed cocktails will be available during the celebrations.
Kona will add an Indian-inspired Afternoon Tea from 1 November, combining Indian flavours with the hotel’s afternoon tea format.
The programme will run across the Taj Hotels London dining venues through to 8 November.