Commemorate India’s National Day on January 26 at these hotspots 

Bombay Brasserie

Savour the unforgettable flavour and spices of authentic Indian cuisine at Bombay Brasserie, Taj Dubai.

The award-winning chefs have curated special, three-course vegetarian and non-vegetarian set menus with dishes that will showcase the best of India. Highlights of the menus include Pani Puri shots, Saag (leafy vegetable curry), Dal Makhani (creamy lentil curry), Lamb Kebabs, Murgh Yakhni (chicken curry), Patra Ni Machi (fish steamed in banana leaves), and desserts like passion fruit Jalebi (a crispy sweet, soaked in sugar syrup) and Ras Malai (a milk dessert).

January 26 from 12:30-3pm and 6pm-12am. Priced at AED225 for vegetarian and non-vegetarian set menus. For reservations, call +971 4 438 3134

Bol Gappa

Bollywood-inspired Indian fusion restaurant, Bol Gappa will be hosting a contest featuring Gol Gappa (Pani Puri), a bite-size savoury snack comprising a hollow, crispy-fried puffed ball filled with potato, and flavoured tamarind or mint water, and popped into one’s mouth whole.

The contestant who consumes the most of these bite-sized snacks in one minute will be declared the winner.

Up for grabs is a F&B voucher with all participants receiving 15% discount on their total bill. Favourites on the menu include Mexican Bhel, Chicken Khurana, Palak Dhikhlaja Chat, Carrot Halwa springs rolls and more.

All day on January 26. Priced at AED15 for participation. For more information, call +971 4 335 5144 or +97150 355 2407.