JW Marriott Kolkata’s signature Asian restaurant, Vintage Asia, invites you to a Women’s Day celebration with an exclusive two-day pop-up dining experience curated by the acclaimed Chef Mythrayie Iyer on March 8th and 9th, 2025. This one-of-a-kind set-down dinner promises an intimate and immersive five-course degustation menu, making it an unmissable gastronomic experience.
Chef Mythrayie Iyer, celebrated for her innovative approach to Indian cuisine, brings her signature flair to Vintage Asia with a menu featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections. Inspired by her deep-rooted culinary philosophy, the menu seamlessly blends Indigenous ingredients, modern techniques, and bold, well-balanced flavors, offering guests a refined culinary journey.
This special dining experience showcases Chef Mythrayie’s cutting-edge culinary craft and celebrates women’s achievements in the culinary world. Honoured as the Young Chef of the Year 2023 by Culinary Culture and a San Pellegrino Young Chef Winner, Chef Mythrayie has redefined contemporary Indian gastronomy with her avant-garde techniques and dedication to seasonality. This Women’s Day, raise a toast to empowerment, excellence, and the spirit of culinary artistry in an unforgettable setting.
For non-vegetarian diners, the menu begins with Alum-treated Pumpkin coated with puffed buckwheat & citrus rind, followed by Cured Shrimp with pomelo chilli dressing, hyacinth beans, and black rice. Next, indulge in Fried Bekti, complemented by a mustard marigold Bandel cheese emulsion, jammy eggs, and kalonji. The large plates feature Duck with panch phoron spices, braised black radish, arbi coconut, and charred fenugreek, alongside Lamb with raw papaya lentil, tomato chili leather, and poppy togarashi. The meal concludes on a unique note with Aubergine, pecan, apple, nolen gur, yoghurt, and balsamic dessert.
For vegetarians, highlights include Curdled Milk & Turnip with pomelo chilli dressing, batua hyacinth beans, and black rice, as well as Fried Avocado with mustard marigold bandel cheese emulsion, jammy eggs, and kalonji. The large plates feature Charred Cabbage with panch phoron spices, braised black radish, arbi coconut, and charred fenugreek alongside Oyster Mushroom with raw papaya lentil, tomato chili leather, and poppy togarashi. The meal concludes with the same intriguing aubergine dessert, ensuring a memorable and cohesive dining experience.
An Evening of Flavors, Stories, and Celebration Renowned for its dedication to authentic Asian flavours and refined techniques, Vintage Asia at JW Marriott Kolkata has established itself as a beacon of culinary excellence in the city. The elegant setting of Vintage Asia provides the perfect backdrop for this exclusive Women’s Day affair, where flavours, techniques, and storytelling merge to create a magical dining experience.
A trailblazer in the contemporary Indian culinary scene, Chef Mythrayie Iyer was part of the opening team at Avartana, ITC Grand Chola Chennai, before embarking on international stints at some of the world’s most prestigious restaurants. She later became integral to Bengaluru’s Farmlore, a restaurant widely celebrated for its hyper-local and sustainable approach to fine dining.
Join us at Vintage Asia, JW Marriott Kolkata, this Women’s Day for an evening that celebrates culinary artistry and the power of women in gastronomy.
📍 Venue: Vintage Asia, JW Marriott Kolkata
🕰 Date: March 8th & 9th, 2025
🍽 Meal Period: Dinner
📞 For Reservations: +91 33663 30000
