A flavour-packed tasting series that redefines Indian cuisine — elegant, soulful, and seriously unforgettable
Embark on a bold, flavour-first adventure with Zeera’s Journey Through India
Because Indian food isn’t just spicy — it’s soulful, sophisticated, and endlessly surprising.
Step aside, curry clichés — Zeera by Buddha-Bar is flipping the script on Indian cuisine with Journey Through India, a brand-new nine-course tasting experience that’s more passport than plate.
Launching this month at Yas Bay Waterfront, this monthly dining series is all about uncovering the hidden gems of India’s regional flavours — think ancestral recipes, local ingredients, and a touch of culinary theatre. Each course tells a story. Each region reveals a new chapter. And every bite? Totally transportive.
“We wanted to break down the idea that Indian food is one-note or overpowering,” says Chef Chinthaka Panagoda, Head Chef of Trilogy by Buddha-Bar. “It’s vibrant, yes. But it’s also nuanced, graceful — and deeply emotional.”
So what is Journey Through India?
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It’s a rotating, region-by-region tasting menu, curated to showcase the diversity of Indian cuisine in its most artful form.
Each month, Zeera dives into a different locale — one that comes alive through texture, flavor, scent, and soul.
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From the smoky tandoors of Punjab to the subtle spices of Bengal, from street snacks to royal thalis, this is Indian food as you’ve never tasted it — layered, elevated, and bursting with heart.
Chapter One: Mumbai
Where do we begin this adventure? With Mumbai, of course — a city that’s more emotion than geography. It’s noisy, nostalgic, chaotic, and comforting. Every corner of Mumbai holds a story.
Every dish has history. Every bite? A memory in the making.
Why Mumbai? Because it’s the perfect intro to India’s wild, wonderful contradictions. And because, honestly, where else can you taste buttered street snacks and coastal seafood in the same sitting — and somehow, it all makes sense?
More than a menu — It’s a movement
Journey Through India is more than just dinner. It’s a cultural love letter. A full-body flavor trip. A chance to connect — not just to the food, but to the people and traditions behind it.
Expect surprise pairings, sensory twists, and dishes that dare you to rethink everything you thought you knew about Indian cuisine. Each chapter is a limited-time experience — so no two months (or menus) are ever the same.
Want to book your ticket to flavour? Journey Through India has begun — and trust us, you’ll want a seat at this table.
For bookings, visit Zeera by Buddha-Bar
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