Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Khasi Cuisine Showcased at The Astor's Food Festival
Imagine a food festival in Kolkata where you can taste dishes from a place called Meghalaya!
It's like a trip for your taste buds.
The food is called Khasi cuisine, and it's made with simple recipes that focus on natural flavors and slow cooking.
You can try yummy dishes like chicken with black sesame and roasted pork.
There are also soups, rice dishes, and even desserts like sticky rice cake.
The festival is open until August 10, so you can explore the flavors of Meghalaya without leaving Kolkata.
The Astor in Kolkata is hosting a Khasi Food Festival, showcasing indigenous cuisine from Meghalaya.
The festival is curated by chef Juban Mawphniang and features dishes like Doh Syiar Neiiong and Doh Sniang Roast.
Khasi cuisine emphasizes simplicity, slow-cooking, and natural flavors with minimal spices.
The festival includes dishes such as Jadoh, Kharang, Syrwa Tit, and vegetarian options.
The festival runs until August 10 and offers an immersive culinary experience.
- Who
- Curated by chef Juban Mawphniang
- What
- A Khasi Food Festival
- When
- Until August 10
- Where
- The Astor in Kolkata
- Why
- To showcase indigenous cuisine from Meghalaya.
- Event
- Khasi Food Festival
- Location
- The Astor, Kolkata
- Cuisine
- Khasi
- Curator
- Chef Juban Mawphniang
- Duration
- Until August 10
- Price
- Rs 1,000 onwards for two