From cultural takeovers to royal revivals and festive collaborations, this month brings an exciting lineup of new menus and pop-up experiences that celebrate craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation. Here are the ones worth adding to your calendar.
Rayo from Mexico City brings Día de Muertos to Mizu Izakaya Goa
This November, Mizu Izakaya Goa transforms into a vibrant slice of Mexico as it welcomes Rayo from Mexico City for a Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) takeover on November 5, in collaboration with Conosh.
Behind the bar will be mixologist Aldo Ramirez and Audrey Hands, Creative & Strategic Director at Rayo—ranked #87 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024. Together, they’ll bring the spirit of Mexico’s most iconic celebration to Goa through a specially curated cocktail menu that blends traditional flavours with contemporary craft.
“Welcoming Rayo for a Día de Muertos takeover is our way of celebrating global culture through the language we know best—food, craft, and community,” says Vedant Malik, Founder of Mizu Izakaya.
Expect soulful cocktails, Mexican-inspired dishes, and an atmosphere that celebrates life and memory through colour, flavour, and festivity.
Venue: Mizu Izakaya Goa
Date: November 5, 2025
Time: 7 pm – 11 pm
An Odyssey Across China: A Grand Hyatt Collaboration of Three Masters
Grand Hyatt Mumbai, in collaboration with Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Lee Kum Kee, presents “A Journey Through China”—a three-day culinary showcase at China House from November 7 to 9, 2025.
The experience brings together Chef Danny Tan (Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur), and Chefs Zhang Ya Jun and Li Xiangbin (Grand Hyatt Mumbai) for an exploration of regional Chinese cuisines—from Sichuan spice and Cantonese finesse to Beijing-style barbecue.
Highlights include Steamed Chilean Seabass Dumplings, Macao-style Crispy Pork Belly, and Wok-fried Boston Lobster with Lemongrass-Chili Sauce, alongside vegetarian selections such as Crispy Cheung Fun Youtiao with Broccolini.
Each session—lunch or dinner—promises a deep dive into Chinese culinary artistry, balancing authenticity with innovation.
Venue: China House, Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Dates: November 7 – 9, 2025
Timings: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm – Midnight
For reservations, call +91 70459 50135
Past Meets Present: Jamavar at The Leela Palace New Delhi Launches a New Menu
Jamavar at The Leela Palace New Delhi unveils a refreshed menu that reimagines India’s royal culinary heritage for the modern era. Since its debut in 2002, Jamavar has been synonymous with refined Indian dining, and this new chapter continues that legacy with dishes that traverse the length and breadth of the country.
From the Raan-e-Jamavar—a 12-hour slow-cooked lamb leg—to the Dal-e-Jamavar, simmered overnight for a velvety finish, the menu showcases the depth and sophistication of regional Indian cooking. Highlights include Champaran Mutton from Bihar, Kozhi Milagu Masala from Tamil Nadu, and inventive plates like Palak aur Paan ke Patte ki Chaat.
Desserts such as the Baked Angoori Jamun with Rabri and Ooty Chocolate Delice with Thandai Ice Cream offer a perfect blend of nostalgia and modernity.
An ode to India’s pluralistic food traditions, this menu is a must-try for those seeking a regal yet contemporary dining experience in the capital.
Venue: Jamavar, The Leela Palace, New Delhi
For reservations, call 011 3933 1380
Experience the Royal Flavours of Rampur at Sofitel Mumbai BKC
Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s signature restaurant Jyran – Tandoor Dining & Lounge presents Dawat-e-Rampur, a month-long culinary festival curated by Chef Waris Qureshi, running from November 1 to 30, 2025.
This experience pays tribute to Rampur’s Nawabi kitchens, where subtlety, balance, and refinement defined the cuisine. The menu features heirloom dishes such as Gosht Dashtar-e-Faizullah, Saundha Murgh Tikka, and Sambhal Gosht ke Sheekh, alongside rare finds like Arvi Talmakhane ka Qorma and Hari Mirch Mawe ka Halwa.
Complementing the feast are Rampur-inspired cocktails—Anjeer Safar, Rampuri Nawab, and Shahi Tukda Flip—crafted to echo the menu’s royal notes.
With live narratives and interactive elements, Dawat-e-Rampur goes beyond dining to offer a complete cultural immersion into one of India’s most elegant cuisines.
Event Details:
Venue: Jyran – Tandoor Dining & Lounge, Sofitel Mumbai BKC
Dates: November 1 – 30, 2025
Timings: Lunch – 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Dinner – 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Night in Shanghai at Yauatcha
Yauatcha pays homage to 1930s Shanghai with Night in Shanghai, a limited-time menu launching on 1st November 2025. Inspired by the city’s golden culinary era, the menu reimagines comforting classics with refined precision — from Aam Chun Shui Mai (steamed quail egg and chicken dumpling) and Cha Hu Kok (chicken char siu taro puff) to Tung Po Yuk (braised pork belly with spring onion bao) and Suein Taim Sek Bun (sweet and sour grouper).
Vegetarian highlights like Lo Han Zai (stewed bean curd knots with broccoli) and Yang Cao Chow Fan (fried rice with vegetable char siu) bring simplicity and warmth, while desserts such as Phou King Tan Thak (Portuguese egg tart) and Chi Ma Chou (sesame praline ball) nod to Shanghai’s East-meets-West dessert culture.
Event Details:
Dates: 1st November onwards
Venue: Yauatcha, India Address: Raheja Tower, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
