Guest chef to prepare North Indian cuisines

HA NOI — This April, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will welcome celebrated Indian chef Halim Ali Khan, who is set to take Ha Noi by storm with his sizzling North Indian cuisines.

At “Incredible India: A Taste of the Finest Indian Flavours,” guests are invited to indulge in Khan’s signature tandoori butter chicken, naan, tangy lamb curries and Indian sweets. The Indian master chef, who will be flying in from the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, will showcase his culinary skills at the Metropole’s Vietnamese fine-dining restaurant, Spices Garden, from April 23-28.

Guests can also look forward to a special lunch buffet, featuring classic Indian dishes, such as lentil pancakes with tomato chutney and stir-fried okra, as well as a five-course menu for dinner, including a vegetarian dish.

Khan grew up in Odisha, a state in eastern India, where he learnt traditional Indian recipes passed along by families in his village. He spent six years honing his culinary skills at the Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, before joining Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in 2012 as Indian souschef. He later cooked his way up to become Restaurant Operations Chef.

Khan is the brain behind the North Indian atelier Spiral, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s multiple award-winning flagship restaurant with 21 interactive dining ateliers.

Boasting a culinary experience spanning more than a decade, Khan’s passion for the culinary arts has shaped his career towards creating gastronomic impressions for the eager gourmand. — VNS

For more information on “Incredible India: A Taste of the Finest Indian Flavours,” or reservations, please call +842438266919, extension: 8200, or email h1555-fb3@sofitel.com. — VNS