Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road presents the inauguration of ‘Songkran Thai Food Festival’ by H.E. Mr. Nitirooge Phoneprasert Consul general of Kingdom of Thailand in Chennai

The biggest and most important of Thailand’s annual festivals, the world-famous Songkran Thai New Year is a time when family comes first, respect is paid to elders, and people visit the temples to take part in traditional ceremonies. Witness the culinary brilliance of famed Chef Tanawat Hoonghual from the exotic land of Thailand, as he curates a special menu featuring authentic Thai delicacies to celebrate the delightful Songkran Festival from April 12th – 16th.

Chef Tanawat Hoonghual or his nickname ‘Namton’. has curated for this food festival a combination of widely-loved Thai dishes which have drawn multiple accolades like ‘Massaman curry’ which has topped CNN’s World’s 50 best foods in 2021 and ‘Kaeng Khiew Wan’ or ‘Green Curry’, among many others.

Apart from well-loved selections, the chef has opened the gate of his culinary home to Chennaites with a curated number of Thai dishes that are well-loved, yet little-known outside the homes of Thai people like ‘Kaeng Liang’ – a spicy herbal vegetable soup and ‘Kluay Buad Chee’ or ‘Banana in coconut milk’ for those with an unapologetic sweet tooth.

Come experience an array of Thai Food Delicacies in addition to many all-time favorites from starters to desserts.