Mumbai's Culinary Scene Set Ablaze: The Iconic Restaurant Sampan Welcomes Delhi's Acclaimed Pan-Asian Restaurant Honk for an Exclusive Collaboration

• The event celebrating the partnership between the two culinary geniuses will be held from the 9^th of August, 2024, to the 25^th of August, 2024

Mumbai, known for its culinary ingenuity, has another surprise brewing in its bylanes. Sampan, at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Mumbaikars’ favourite Chinese food destination, is collaborating with Honk, a signature pan-Asian restaurant at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity. The restaurant will welcome Honk’s culinary maestros, led by Director of Culinary Sandeep Kalra, who will ‘take over’ the Sampan kitchen from the 9^th of August 2024 to the 25^th of August 2024, promising to offer a unique dining experience to its guests.

Sampan, beloved for dishes like dry Jin Chicken, Cha Chu Prawns, Yam Potatoes, Mongolian Chicken, Prawns in Chili Basil Sauce, and Three-Colour Lobster, would be introducing more culinary delights like Chong Qing Chicken, Pao Jiao Tiger Prawns, Lotus Stem, Water Chestnut with XO Sauce, Chengdu Lamb, Vietnamese Steam Vung Tao Fish, and Silken Tofu with Bamboo Shoot and Shimeji Mushroom during this association with Honk.

“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.”

Vishal Gupta, General Manager of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach

“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."

Neelabh Sahay, Director of Operations, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach

“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," said 

Sandeep Kalra, Director of Culinary, Pullman New Delhi Aerocity. 

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.

About Novotel

Novotel Hotels offers destination hotels designed as comforting and energizing places where guests can ‘press pause’ and take time to enjoy the moments that really matter. The brand’s wide array of hotels, suites, and resorts offer a multitude of services for business and leisure guests alike, including spacious, modular rooms with natural and intuitive design; 24/7 catering with nutritious choices; dedicated meeting spaces; attentive and proactive staff; family zones for the youngest guests; multi-purpose lobbies; and accessible fitness centers. Novotel, which has over 530 locations in more than 60 countries is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries. Novotel is also a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services, and experiences.

 About Pullman New Delhi Aerocity:

Trendiest destination in Aerocity, Pullman New Delhi is in close proximity to the IGI Airport and within driving distance from business hubs of Gurgaon & New Delhi. It is a combination of 670 Suites and Rooms under one roof along with a state-of-the-art convention space with 16 meeting rooms and one of the largest ballrooms in Delhi NCR. The hotel offers an array of food and beverage options with 6 innovative outlets that draw the best of international and local culinary specialties. Leisure facilities include a spa, a fully-equipped health club and an outdoor swimming pool.

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