We’ve grown up watching American sitcoms like FRIENDS and Seinfeld, and there’s always an episode on Thanksgiving (one of our favourites!). We would love to be a part of those heartwarming celebrations–gorging on roasted turkey and pumpkin pies while having a hearty laugh over conversations with our families. You too? Great! We’ve curated a list of restaurants offering special Thanksgiving menus available in India for you to get a feel of the festival. Go ahead and take your pick.
1. JW Café, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar (Mumbai
Kickstart the holiday season with a thanksgiving dinner spread featuring signature dishes such as Roasted Turkey, Seafood and Meat Grill, Italian Flat Bread, Malabar Thattukada, among others – we’re salivating already!
When: November 24
Timings: 7:00 pm – 11: 00 pm
Price: INR 2,750 ++ (food); INR 1,500 ++ (liquid buffet)
Contact: 022 6882 8888
2. Poco Loco Tapas And Bar, Khar (Mumbai)
The Spanish-Mexican restaurant is serving an all-encompassing spread of appetisers and mains. Choose from Pulled Turkey Salad, Turkey Bruschetta, Confit Beetroot with Goat Cheese Sphere Salad, Mashed Potato with Gravy, Butter, and Herbs Roast Turkey, Turkey/Chicken/Veg Empanadas, among others. Leave some space in your belly for the decadent pies – Salted Caramel Apple Pie, Pecan Pie with Almond Praline, Pumpkin Cupcake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese frosting, and Pecan Pie Bars!
When: November 25 – 28
Contact: 9324191366
Price: INR 2500 ++ (with alcohol) and INR 1800++ onwards (without alcohol)
3. Petite Pie Shop’s (Gurugram)
Get ready to be occu-pie-ed. The French patisserie’s chef Vanshika introduces decadent pies for you to dig into. Take your pick from Turkey Stuffing Pie with Cranberry Compote, Pumpkin Spiced Pie and Cranberry Roselle Pie.
Price Range: Between INR 250-450
4. Ether x Mag Street x Nandan Coffee
Homegrown chocolate brand Ether collaborates with the recently opened Mag St. Cafe and Nandan Coffee for a limited-edition Thanksgiving menu featuring mouth-watering pumpkin-inspired meals. You must try the Pumpkin Cruffin ( INR 350) baked by Mag Street’s Chef Krishna Singh, filled with a delicious pumpkin ganache and Feuille created by Ether’s Chef Prateek Bakhtiani. Next up is the Pecan Croissant (300) with pecan cream, pecan syrup, candied pecans with seasonal spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Pair them with Nandan Coffee’s Pumpkin Spice Latte (INR 350) (served hot and cold) with spiced caramel and pumpkin spice. Now, this is a triple treat indeed! Don’t you agree?
Available till December 10
5. Lotus Cafe, JW Marriott Juhu (Mumbai)
Head to Lotus Cafe for an epicurean dinner spread curated by Chef Abhishek Basu and his team. It features classics such as Honey and Mustard Glazed Leg Of Ham with all its accompaniments: Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, Melange Of Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic & Honey, Orange Glazed Carrots with Sweet Minted Peas, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, and Herb Pilaf. There’s also the Roasted Butterball Turkey with accompaniments: Chicken Sausages/Bacon, Sage, Onion & Herb Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Giblet Gravy. End on a sweet note with Yule Log Slice and Plum Cake Slice. Pro Tip: Make sure you go on an empty stomach because you’ll want to enjoy the spread pace by pace.
When: November 25
Timings: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Price: INR 2,450 plus taxes per person
6. 360°, The Oberoi (New Delhi)
Devour a marvellous spread crafted by the culinary experts at The Oberoi. The wholesome buffet includes live carving of Roast Turkey, Herb and Apple Stuffing, Bread Roulade, Maple Glazed Sweet Potato, Giblet Gravy, Brussel sprouts, countless desserts, and much more!
Price: Starting at INR 4,750 plus taxes per person.
Contact: +91 11 2430 4370.
7. Hyatt Regency (Pune)
Turkey roast and pumpkin pie? Yes, please! Savour this hearty dinner at Hyatt Regency. What’s more? Live grills and a glass of sparkling wine, as a live band serenades you through the festive evening. Sounds luxurious, doesn’t it?
When: November 25
Timings: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Contact: 9158893844/66451609
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8. Cafe Delhi Heights (Chandigarh)
Eat to your heart’s content at this cafe. Its menu includes a range of turkey dishes from small plates to desserts. For the ones who wish to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal from the comfort of your home, the cafe has got your back as they deliver it to your doorstep too!
WhatsApp +91 78618 54033 to order
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9. Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel (Bengaluru)
An array of gourmet delicacies and refreshing beverages awaits you at the hotel’s restaurant. And that too, at a good deal–you can avail 20% off if you go with a group of six or more!
When: 25th November 2021
Timings: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Contact: 9158893840/9158893844
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10. Sorrentina (Mumbai)
The Italian restaurant is hosting a special Thanksgiving Soiree in collaboration with Chef Nariman Abdygapparov and Chef Anushka Malkhani of Whisk with Us. Here’s what you can dive into once you’re there: a live Burrata Bar serving hand-filled Burrata, a live Turkey station to grab a plateful of Roast Turkey, a floating Tapas menu by chefs Nariman and Anushka, a walk-in dessert garden, and a Prosecco bar by Martini! Drool-worthy, no?
When: A 6-section special menu running till 25th November followed by a day-long celebration on 26th November
Tickets starting from INR 2,500
11. Foodhall (Mumbai, New Delhi & Bengaluru)
Don’t end up like Monica Gellar–instead of going through the tedious task of preparing a turkey dish and having people back out at the last minute, just head to Fooodhall. The team has created a Thanksgiving menu for you to pre-order. It consists of dishes such as Herb Roasted Stuffed Turkey with Cranberry Jus (serves 12-15, 7 kg priced at INR 21,000), Stuffed Chicken w/ Pan Gravy (serves 4-6, 2 kg, priced at INR 1,400) and Maple Chilli Spatchcock Chicken (serves 4-6, 2 kg, priced at INR 1,400)–perfect for your thanksgiving party. And if you’re still up for cooking a whole turkey, get your hands on Foodhall’s Butterball Turkey, starting at INR 1,750 per kilo.
Order Directly: 8095031111 (pre-order only 24 hours in advance)
12. Bastian, Worli & Bandra (Mumbai)
Celebrate with Bastian’s special menu available to pre-order. What it includes? A traditional American style roast turkey with gravy and accompaniments such as crackling pork, mashed potato, roasted Brussels sprout, cranberry jam, string beans, cornbread and much more. Don’t forget to binge guilt-free on signature treats from the Bastian Bakery–the mini Apple pie and mini Pumpkin pie await you.
Price: Imported turkey (INR 14,500plus taxes).; gravy, sides and accompaniments is priced separately on a la carte.
When: From November 25 – 28
Timings: 12 pm – 4 pm and 7 pm – 12 am
Contact: 8419965953 (Bandra) and 7208656073/4 or 8591630062 (Worli)
