Chor Bizarre, the newly reopened restaurant at Asaf Ali Road, hosted a delightful afternoon celebrating Odia cuisine with the critically acclaimed actor-filmmaker Nandita Das. Along with her culinary collaborator Mona Lisa Bal, Ms Das has curated the menu for Odia pop up.

The event marked a vibrant celebration of Odisha’s rich culinary heritage, offering New Delhi a unique opportunity to experience the distinct and flavourful dishes of the region.

Originally debuting in 1990 as India’s first theme restaurant, Chor Bizarre gained iconic status with its unique ‘thieves market’ ambience and authentic regional Indian cuisine. The event was graced by notable personalities, including Nandita Das, Sharmila Tagore, Gul Panag, Sayema Rahman, Raghu Rai, Rajiv Sethi, Jatin Das and more, who enjoyed the specially curated Odia dishes. Known for her critically acclaimed films and a deep love for food, Nandita Das brought her vision to life with a menu that showcased the best of Odisha’s traditional cuisine.

This pop-up adds another layer to Chor Bizarre’s legacy of showcasing regional Indian cuisines, offering its guests a truly memorable and enriching culinary experience. The menu will be available to public on 29th C 30th Nov and 1st Dec.