Restaurant India News: Kolhapur Gets a Taste of the Middle East With Barbeque Nation’s New Themed Menu

Barbeque Nation at Sayaji Kolhapur has introduced the Return of Aladdin, an Arabian Food Festival that will run from 14 November to 23 November 2025. The event is designed to familiarise diners with a curated range of Middle Eastern dishes while offering a themed dining format built around regional flavours.

The restaurant has set up décor inspired by traditional Middle Eastern elements, featuring lamps, drapes, carpets and design cues associated with the region’s cultural identity. The ambience is supported by instrumental and live music aligned with the festival’s theme.

Chefs at Sayaji Kolhapur have assembled a menu that presents items from across the Middle East, including Chicken Shawarma, Iskender Kebap, Persian Dolma, Falafel and Hummus with Pita Bread. Desserts include options such as Baklava and Umm Ali. The menu highlights key spices and influences typical of the region while keeping Barbeque Nation’s established culinary approach intact.

Mukesh Rakshit, General Manager, said, “The Arabian Food Festival always pushes us to bring the magical culinary journey and warmth of Arabian hospitality to our guests. From those ancient delicacies to enchanting ambience, we have crafted a night that blends automatically to Arabian delights and experiences gastronomical dining.”

Sayaji Kolhapur aims to use this festival to engage customers looking for global cuisines and to strengthen its lineup of themed dining experiences.