Sampan and Honk Join Forces for Pan-Asian Culinary Event

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 9th of August 2024 to the 25th 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.

Mr Vishal Gupta, General Manager of Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, “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.”

Neelabh Sahay, Director of Operations, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, “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."

“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.