Shangri-La Bengaluru Brings You a World of Enchanted Wonders This Festive Season

(Bengaluru, 14 December 2023) As the crisp winter air descends upon the city, Shangri-La Bengaluru transforms into a magical wonderland, inviting guests to embark on an Enchanted Wonders escapade filled with delightful treats, unforgettable dining experiences, rejuvenating spa indulgences and heart-warming gifting options.

Festive Treats

For those looking for treats and gifts, b Café is where the whimsical charm of a gingerbread house meets hand-crafted chocolates and cookies adorned with festive embellishments, ensuring melt-in-your-mouth moments of pure joy.  Also available are Christmas treats like mince pies, panettone, plum cake, stollen, Dundee cake and bon-bons—each expertly crafted with passion.  Prices start at INR150++.

Namu Recommends X Shangri-La Bengaluru

Guests can embark on a sustainable journey with Shangri-La's ‘Rooted In Nature’ initiative at the Christmas Edit of Namu Recommends, the much anticipated vegan market.  Visitors can drop by Shangri-La Bengaluru on 16 and 17 December 2023, between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., to savour an array of stalls featuring eco-friendly and ethical products.  Shangri-La's signature restaurants will ramp up the experience with mouth-watering vegan dishes, infusing a burst of contemporary flavours into this Christmas market.  It's an opportunity to join the celebration of mindful living and indulgence in a modern, conscious way.

Whimsical Cocktails HYPE

HYPE presents an exclusive selection of whimsical cocktails, curated to enhance festive celebrations. On offer are:

Day Dreamer, crafted with gin and butterfly pea flowers, offering sweet and sour notes and playful edible spheres.

Taste of Eden, a unique blend of gin, elderflower liqueur, yuzu juice and butterfly pea syrup, offering a gentle sweetness with refreshing yuzu and flowery hints.

Sky is the Limit (Zero-proof), a non-alcoholic option featuring edible flowers, candy floss, freshly squeezed orange juice, raspberry purée, fresh lime juice and fresh passionfruit.

These cocktails are available for your indulgence at HYPE until 30 December 2023 at INR 900, plus taxes.

Immersive Dining Experiences

An array of themed feasts, including celebratory dinners and brunches, is set to captivate diners at b Café.  On 24 December diners can enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve dinner highlighting European classics and Southeast Asian favourites, as well as special festive drinks.  On Christmas Day, guests can enjoy a traditional brunch featuring American grills, live carving stations, traditional Arabic mezze, a sushi bar and oyster station, along with Indian and Asian selections.

At the renowned Italian restaurant, Caprese, an enticing Italian spin on Christmas Eve dinner is being orchestrated by the culinary team.  Delicacies such as Orange-infused Tuna Tartare with Goat Cheese, Troccoli, Black Rice Risotto, Butterball Turkey, Limoncello Curd, and more, are skilfully curated for an exceptional dining experience.  Come Christmas Day lunch, the degustation menu at Caprese guarantees a culinary spectacle for the palate.  Guests will be treated to an Italian-inspired array of Christmas delicacies, including fresh salads, a charcuterie corner, cheese boards, artisanal breads, soups, a first course, mains, and a divine selection of desserts.

For those seeking an oriental culinary experience during the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals, Shang Palace beckons diners with its legendary Chinese fare.  The star dishes on the menu feature Marinated Black Fungus with Lily Buds, Chongqing Chilli Chicken, Edamame Truffle Dim Sum, Prawn Har Gow and Mapo Tofu.

At Yataii, diners can enjoy a Japanese-inspired Christmas Eve dinner featuring Chef Yoshinori Mizutani's culinary creations—assorted Sushi Maki, Amuse-bouche, Sashimi Carpaccio, Tofu Tempura and Teppanyaki Sautéed Sea Bass.  Transitioning to Christmas Day lunch, Yataii offers a special brunch with a sushi bar, sashimi, a teppanyaki station, ramen bowls and delicacies like Prawn Tempura, Chicken Karaage, Chicken and Gyoza.

Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day lunch or Brunch starts at INR 2500 plus taxes per person.

New Year’s Celebrations

In the heart of the Garden City, Caprese, Yataii and Ssaffron are setting the stage for a chic 2024 kick-off.  Picture yourself amidst the city lights, savouring a luxe Italian, Japanese or Indian feast, accompanied by crafted cocktails and vibes curated by Bollywood DJ, Ajay Ghalke—all for an exclusive INR8000 per person.

Feel the pulse at HYPE's NYE bash, where endless Asian tapas, top-shelf drinks and beats by renowned DJ Becker await, priced at INR9000 per person.

For a classy farewell to 2023, b Café unfolds a traditional soirée with a holiday buffet of seasonal delights, free-flowing drinks and live entertainment—all at INR6000 per person.  Alternatively, Shang Palace invites revellers to elevate their night out with a themed menu and bottomless cocktails for the same price.

A sophisticated New Year retreat awaits with the New Year Bliss Retreat: A Sparkling Start to 2024, where guests can choose between Level 18, Shang Palace, or b Cafe for a memorable NYE celebration. Following the night's festivities, guests can enjoy an overnight stay, complemented by a lavish brunch on the first day of 2024, and with the convenience of checking out later.  Priced at INR26,999 plus taxes for two.

For more information, guests can call (91) 80 4512 6100 or email bengaluru@shangri-la.com.

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