Festival «Ẩm thực Ấn Độ» (Indian Cuisine) at Benaras Central

   Cardamom and curry in the air, Bollywood rhythms and the live flame of a tandoor - an evening that lifts you out of Da Nang and drops you into a bustling Indian bazaar. The kitchen is run by chefs from India, dance music plays, and a henna artist greets you right at the door. Culture, with no plane ticket required.

   In brief:
— the food is handled by an all-Indian chef team, cooking in front of guests
— a live cooking demo alongside the chef
— Bollywood music and dance performances
— henna art, a themed photobooth and a Lucky Draw with prizes

   Behind the stoves stands a team made up entirely of Indian chefs from Benaras, the restaurant group that operates across Vietnam and Singapore. Authenticity here is not a slogan: the recipes, spices and techniques are the same ones used back home. Performers in traditional dress carry the dance floor, while a mehndi artist paints intricate patterns on the spot.

   Guests who register in advance receive a bonus - a serving of the street-food classic Pani Puri to open the evening on a bright note. Note that additional dishes and the henna experience are charged separately, and places are limited.

   The format suits couples, groups of friends and families with kids alike: try on a sari or kurta, pose in the Indian photobooth, taste dishes you rarely find in town and move to Bollywood beats. The whole evening works like a small journey - food, music and craft gathered in one place.

   Seats are limited, so booking ahead is also the way to claim the gift early: tickets on ticketbox.vn.

   Come for the flavours you have not yet tried in this city.