Chef Vikas Khanna is heading to Dubai for a one-night-only dining experience at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, where coastal Indian cooking takes centre stage. Called Forgotten Flavours Chapter III: Coast to Coast, the event will take place on November 21, 2026, at JA Lake View Hotel, bringing together regional culinary traditions, wine pairings and a fragrance-inspired welcome cocktail.
A Culinary Journey From India’s Eastern To Western Coasts
The dinner will feature a menu presented by Chef Vikas Khanna alongside Chef Ashish Kumar. Drawing inspiration from India’s eastern and western coastal traditions, the experience will focus on ingredients, culinary techniques and cultural influences that have shaped the country’s varied food heritage.
Rather than treating coastal Indian cuisine as a single culinary tradition, Coast to Coast aims to highlight the differences and stories that distinguish regional cooking. The event forms the third chapter of Kinara’s Forgotten Flavours series, which celebrates India’s culinary legacy through contemporary fine dining.
Guests can expect an evening built around the specially curated menu, with the chefs personally presenting the experience.
Bubbly Pairings And A Fragrance-Inspired Welcome
Food will be only one part of the evening. The menu will be accompanied by curated bubbly pairings from Torres, while Dubai-born luxury fragrance house Kala Huis will contribute a sensory element to the event.
The collaboration includes a fragrance-inspired welcome cocktail and an introduction to After the Gesture. Together, the food, wine and fragrance elements are intended to give the dinner a broader sensory dimension.
Live culinary moments and music will also feature during the evening, making this a hosted dining event rather than a standard restaurant reservation.
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When And Where Can You Book?
Forgotten Flavours Chapter III: Coast to Coast takes place on Saturday, November 21, from 7pm onwards at Kinara by Vikas Khanna, JA Lake View Hotel, JA The Resort, Dubai.
There will be a single seating, with places limited to 60 guests. Tickets cost AED 900 per person, including the curated dining menu, Torres wine pairings and welcome cocktail.
The limited guest list makes advance booking worth considering for anyone interested in attending. Guests can reserve through the authorised channels, call 04 814 5604 or email restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com.
For diners who enjoy discovering India’s regional cuisines through contemporary restaurant experiences, Coast to Coast offers an opportunity to experience a menu shaped by coastal traditions while meeting the chefs behind the evening. With food, wine and fragrance brought together under one roof, the November event promises a carefully curated take on Indian culinary heritage in Dubai.
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FAQs
How do I book a table at Kinara by Vikas Khanna?
You can use the booking link provided by the restaurant (https://sevn.ly/x9DE50Mp), call 04 814 5604, or email restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com. Kinara is at JA Lake View Hotel, JA The Resort, Dubai.
How much does the Coast to Coast dinner cost?
The dinner costs AED 900 per person. The price includes the curated menu, Torres wine pairings and a fragrance-inspired welcome cocktail
How many guests can attend?
Seating is limited to 60 guests in one exclusive seating, so places are expected to fill quickly.
