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SNIPPETS

Recent updates from within
the Thai-Indian community.
B Y MAHMOOD HO S S AIN

INDUS OPENS A NEW
CULINARY CHAPTER SOHO HOSPITALITY LAUNCHES EL SANTO
WITH JHAROKHA BY Fuelled by the artistry and passion of Luchador wrestling and
INDUS traditional Mexican entertainment, comes a dining experience like

Jharokha by Indus, an entirely no other by F&B maestros, Soho Hospitality. Named after Mexico’s
new concept led by Chef Sanket greatest luchador legend, the newly-opened El Santo, led by Chef
Hoskote, will soon open its doors Daniel Calderon, is Bangkok’s first and only authentic Mexican
to its Rambagh Palace-inspired lifestyle restaurant, with the largest collection of tequila and mezcal
interior and open kitchen with in Thailand. El Santo provides an immersive experience with a
a kopa – a cross between a fusion of authentic Mexican flavours and a spirited ambience that
smoker, oven, and barbecue, appropriately echoes the vibrant world of Lucha Libre! Visit El
serving mouth-watering rib-eye Santo at Novotel Living Bangkok Sukhumvit Legacy.

steaks, grilled whole seabass, MORE INDIAN
organic whole chickens, RESTAURANTS IN
Nawabi raan, and much THAILAND ARE
more. Providing the most RECOGNISED BY THE
authentic experience possible, Jharokha by Indus also features MICHELIN GUIDE
a bar inspired by the Rambagh Polo Bar within the Rambagh
Palace in Jaipur. Sid Sehgal, the restaurant’s owner, told In the 2024 MICHELIN Guide
Masala in an exclusive statement, “18 years after launching Thailand, Gaa, led by the famed
Indus, we are excited to bring to you our next concept: ‘Jharokha Chef Garima Arora, gained a
by Indus’ - a restaurant and bar inspired by Rajasthan’s love MICHELIN star, becoming the
of delicious food, beautiful architecture, and polo. We have second Indian restaurant in the
been working on this project for over a year and can’t wait world that currently holds two
for people to experience what we have come up with.” The MICHELIN Stars. Additionally, a
nd
newly-opened restaurant is located on the 2 floor at Grand star was awarded to newly-opened,
Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, adjacent to the Erawan Tea Room. modern Indian restaurant Inddee,
which takes diners through a
unique and intimate culinary journey through various regions of
India. Inddee can also boast about their very own Thanakorn ‘Jay’
Bottorff winning the MICHELIN Sommelier Award. Inddee joins
the well-deserved ranks of other Indian restaurants in Thailand
featured in the MICHELIN Guide, spanning one-MICHELIN
starred Haoma (which also has a MICHELIN Green Star for its
efforts towards sustainability); Punjab Grill; Gaa; Indus; Tiffin by
La Sala in Phuket; Jhol; and Ms.Maria and Mr.Singh.

NON-STOP FLIGHTS FROM DELHI TO
NILA OPENS SOON AT AMARI BANGKOK WITH PHUKET BY AIR INDIA
COASTAL INDIAN FLAVOURS
Air India recently announced its non-stop flights from Delhi to
Opening soon at Amari Bangkok, NILA will welcome guests to Phuket, Thailand, a part of the airline’s expansion plans throughout
embark on a culinary voyage through the coastal states of India the Far East and Southeast Asia. The aircraft making these trips
with the rich traditional dishes of the Malabar coast infused with with be the A320neo, offering 162 seats, with 150 in economy while
Portuguese nuances. The new restaurant’s vibrant interior design 12 are reserved for business class. With plans for daily operations
will be a homage to both cultures, and its enticing cuisine will be in January, this particular flight currently operates on Mondays,
comprised of handpicked ingredients from the coast and hinterland, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Moreover, Air India has an
ensuring authenticity in every bite. Chef Bharat, renowned in the interline partnership with Bangkok Airways, providing connections
Thai-Indian community and formerly of Punjab Grill, joins the via Bangkok to and from ten destinations in Thailand, Laos, and
team at NILA, all of whom are ready to take guests on “a journey Cambodia.
through time, tastes, and tales.”