Food festivals often promise novelty, but the Kashmiri Food Festival at Spectra – All Day Dining, The Leela Palace Chennai delivers something rarer: authenticity. Running from 19th to 22nd February, the event is part of Sarposh – A Kashmir Experience, a curated showcase that transports diners to the Valley through its most cherished culinary traditions.

A Taste of Heritage

The festival is less about spectacle and more about storytelling. Each dish is steeped in age-old techniques, from the slow-cooked gravies of Rogan Josh and Yakhni to the delicate textures of Nadru Yakhni (lotus stem in yogurt). The famed Wazwan-style preparations, central to Kashmiri hospitality, anchor the menu with richness and depth.

Spectra’s chefs have chosen fidelity over fusion. The flavours are unhurried, layered, and unmistakably Kashmiri- saffron lending its golden hue, spices unfolding gradually, and rice dishes carrying the fragrance of the Valley.

Spectra’s elegant interiors provide a fitting backdrop. The ambience is immersive yet understated, allowing the food to take center stage. Azmat Ali Mir, founder of Sarposh in Bangalore, has ensured that Chennai’s gourmands savour an authentic Kashmiri journey that feels both intimate and richly layered. This festival is not just a culinary event, it is a cultural immersion. For Chennai’s diners, it offers a rare chance to savour the Valley’s flavours in their purest form. For Kashmir, it is a reminder that its traditions continue to travel, resonate, and find new homes far from the mountains.

When:

– 19th – 21st February, 7 PM – 11 PM

– 22nd February, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

 Buffet Pricing:

– 19th & 21st Feb: ₹3750++ (Non-Alcoholic), ₹4550++ (Alcoholic)

– 20th & 22nd Feb: ₹4250++ (Non-Alcoholic), ₹4950++ (Alcoholic)

Where: Spectra – All Day Dining, The Leela Palace Chennai

Call: +91 78248 13894