The harvest season is a time of gratitude, celebration, and togetherness, and in South India, these values find their truest expression in Pongal. This year, Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road invites guests to experience the essence of the season with Pongal Utsav, a meticulously curated South Indian Harvest Food Festival at the hotel’s signature all-day dining restaurant, The Square.
Running from January 10 to January 14, 2026, Pongal Utsav is a celebration of age-old culinary traditions, community bonding, and the joy of sharing wholesome meals. The festival brings to life the spirit of South India’s harvest festivals through a menu that honours authenticity, flavour, and the warmth of togetherness.
Executive Chef Owaize Ahmed Khan and his culinary team have crafted a menu that is both traditional and immersive. Guests can start their culinary journey with crisp, golden Medu Vadai and soft, spiced Kuzhi Paniyaram, followed by the festival’s highlight, Ven Pongal—slow-cooked rice and lentils infused with ghee and pepper, served with classic accompaniments like Sambar and Coconut Chutney.
The celebration continues with regional delicacies such as Kara Kuzhambu, Avial, and seasonal Poriyals, perfectly paired with steamed rice and traditional condiments. The meal concludes on a sweet note with Sakkarai Pongal, a symbol of prosperity and sweetness for the year ahead.
Set against the warm and inviting ambience of The Square, Pongal Utsav offers guests a soulful dining experience that captures the essence of South India’s harvest traditions with authenticity and care. It is more than a meal—it is a celebration of culture, flavour, and community.
Details:
What: Pongal Utsav – South Indian Harvest Food Festival
Where: The Square, Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road
When: January 10 to January 14, 2026
Price: INR 2799 + taxes
Time: Lunch: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Dinner: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Celebrate the season of abundance and gratitude at Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, where South India’s culinary heritage takes center stage.
