Shangri-La Bengaluru Brings a Taste of the Mediterranean to the City

Shangri-La Bengaluru invites guests to an exquisite Mediterranean escapade from 23 August to 1 September, with a special culinary showcase at Caprese, the hotel’s signature restaurant. The festival highlights the captivating tapestry of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, featuring classic delicacies crafted by Chef Hayrullah Goksu and Chef Emre Çatal from the brand’s Istanbul property.

Guests can partake in a Mediterranean culinary experience with two meticulously crafted set menus. Each menu comprises a soup, main course, and dessert, offering a medley of colours, flavours and textures that satiate the taste buds.

For vegetarians, the menu commences with a refreshing Yoghurt Soup featuring a delicate balance of vegetable broth, yoghurt, arborio rice, and mint. Chickpeas Hummus, Zucchini Galye, Roasted Bell Pepper Salad & Haydari are among other traditional dishes on offer. The main course presents a choice of Pepper Dolma, a delightful combination of peppers stuffed with aromatic almond rice and herbs; or Beans Stewed with Vegetable Bulgur Rice, a hearty dish featuring wheat, vegetable broth, and beans; or Potato Stewed, a classic preparation of potato and butter; or Zucchini Mücver Bulgur Rice, a tantalising combination of zucchini, dill, mint, rice, and egg. The meal concludes on a sweet note with either Keskul, a creamy concoction of milk and almond, or Tulumba, crispy dough drenched in sweet syrup.

Non-vegetarian enthusiasts can savour the rich flavours of Ezogelin soup, a comforting blend of red lentils, bulgur rice, vegetables, tomato paste, paprika, peppers, and mint. Carrot Tarator, Gavurdağı Salad & Eggplant Salad are among other traditional dishes on offer. The main course offers a selection of Seabass Baglama, a succulent seabass enveloped in bagel bread and sesame seeds; or Tenderloin and Eggplant Beğendi, a tenderloin accompanied by creamy eggplant puree; or Chicken Stuffed Pilaf, a classic combination of chicken, rice, stock, and saffron; or Saffron Cream Salmon, a fine balance of salmon, saffron, sour cream, chives, and lime juice. The dessert options include Sekerpare, a buttery crumbly delight, and Muhallebi, a creamy pudding.

The set menu starts at INR 2800 plus taxes per person. For more information, guests may call (91) 80 4512 6100 or email bengaluru@shangri-la.com