This April celebrate the Thingyan with rich flavours, writes ABHI SINGHAL

This April, Burma Burma, the Burmese speciality restaurant and tearoom, invites food enthusiasts to partake in a grand celebration of Thingyan - the Burmese New Year and harvest festival. To honour this joyous occasion  an exclusive festive menu is available for dine-in across its outlets in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad, as well as for home delivery via Swiggy and Zomato from 2nd to 30th April 2025.

This year’s Thingyan festivities feature an exciting array of offerings, including the Thingyan Tiffin Meal, traditional celebratory desserts, a live hawker-style Noodle Salad, and a selection of refreshing beverages.  Food is an integral part of this celebration, bringing people together in a communal spirit that is deeply embedded in Burmese and broader Asian traditions.

The highlight of this year’s menu is the Thingyan Tiffin Meal presented in an elegant, hand-crafted enamel tiffin made by Burmese artisans. This multi-tiered feast begins with crunchy Hand-tossed Broad Beans served alongside a crispy Tofu Sandwich. The centrepiece of the meal is a fragrant Mock Meatball Curry, perfectly paired with flaky Palata. Diners can also savour the zesty Tofu and Bottle Gourd Curry, best enjoyed with Jasmine Rice with White Peas, topped with spicy stir-fried soybean. Completing the meal are flavourful sides, including a Pumpkin and Bok Choy Stir Fry and hand-pounded Cashew and Tomato & Preserved Bean Dips.

Adding an interactive touch to the experience, the restaurant introduces a live Hawker’s Noodle Salad counter. This live counter is inspired by the bustling street markets of Yangon, this station allows guests to customise their salads with an assortment of 16 fresh ingredients including three types of noodles, chickpea or fried tofu, and a variety of dressings such as tamarind water, lime, and turmeric oil-prepared on the spot by an in-house hawker.

No festive meal is complete without a touch of sweetness, and the Thingyan menu presents a selection of traditional Burmese desserts. Indulge in Banana Sanwin Makin, a rich banana and semolina pudding, or the Black Rice Custard, a creamy coconut milk delicacy. The Sago Delight, a tapioca pudding with coconut custard and toasted sesame, and the Tropical Jelly, bursting with mango and coconut flavours, promise to satisfy every sweet craving. Complementing the meal are specially crafted beverages, including the tangy Plum Sour, the aromatic Basil & Ginger, and the refreshing Musk Lemon, blending sweet musk melon with zesty lemon and floral white tea lavender.

The restaurant’s commitment to preserving and showcasing Burmese traditions extends beyond its food. Each restaurant will be adorned in the bright hues of the Padauk flower, which blossoms during Thingyan, and guests will be welcomed with a ceremonial Burmese hand wash, symbolising renewal and prosperity.

According to Ankit Gupta, Co-Founder, “Thingyan is a time for new beginnings, and our special festive menu embodies the essence of this celebration. The shared experience of a vibrant meal will transport guests to the heart of Burma, making for the perfect way to welcome the New Year.” This Thingyan, immerse yourself in a the warm hospitality at Burma Burma - a celebration that promises to be as delightful as the festival itself.

FACT SHEET

Thingyan Special Menu: 2nd to 30th April 2025 (At all Burma Burma Outlets)

Tiffin Meal: Rs 1800++

A la carte: Rs 350++ per dish each

Special Beverages: Rs 330++ each

Noodle Hawker Salad: Rs 300++

Average meal for two: Rs 1800++