Novotel Vijayawada Varun is set to bring the distinctive culinary legacy of the Parsi community to the forefront with a specially curated dining experience on June 7, 2026 at Food Exchange. As part of Lost Cuisines, the hotel’s six-month gastronomic journey celebrating India’s fading regional food traditions, this edition turns the spotlight on a cuisine shaped by migration, memory and remarkable cultural influence.

Few communities in India have left as deep an imprint on the country’s industrial, philanthropic and cultural life as the Parsis. Though among the smallest in number, their influence has been extraordinary and their cuisine reflects that same richness of identity. Rooted in Persian heritage and shaped over generations in India, Parsi food is known for its nuanced interplay of sweet, sour and spice, as well as its ability to turn everyday ingredients into dishes layered with history and character.

With this edition of Lost Cuisines, Novotel Vijayawada Varun invites guests to experience these time-honoured flavours through a menu that celebrates both beloved classics and lesser-known gems from the Parsi kitchen. More than a themed brunch, the showcase is a tribute to a culinary tradition that continues to hold a cherished place in India’s gastronomic story.

Manish Pathak, Hotel Manager, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, said, “Parsi cuisine carries an extraordinary story of heritage, adaptation and community. It belongs to a culture that may be small in number, but has had a lasting impact on India in so many ways. Through this edition of Lost Cuisines, we wanted to celebrate that legacy through food that is deeply comforting, beautifully layered and rooted in tradition.”

The exclusive menu features classics such as Russian Salad and Sunshine Salad, along with appetisers including Chicken Farcha and Tatrelu Gosh. The main course showcases iconic dishes such as Patra Ni Machi, Tomato Per Edu, Sali Marghi, Kid Gosh, Mutton Dhansak served with Caramelised Rice and the much-loved Mutton or Chicken Berry Pulao. To conclude the experience on a sweet note, guests can savour traditional desserts including Ravo, Sev and the quintessential Lagan Nu Custard.
Curated by the hotel’s culinary team, this showcase captures the warmth, generosity and distinctive flavour signatures that define Parsi cuisine. By bringing together authentic recipes, heritage techniques and stories from a community whose influence far outweighs its numbers, Novotel Vijayawada Varun continues to position Lost Cuisines as a meaningful celebration of India’s diverse and disappearing food traditions.