Novotel Mumbai International Airport’s Food Exchange is set to celebrate India’s railway heritage with Rail Chronicles, a special food festival running from 7 to 15 November 2025. The event brings alive the country’s legendary train routes through flavours that have travelled across regions for decades.
Over ten days, the restaurant will highlight historic train journeys—including the Deccan Queen, Frontier Mail, and Palace on Wheels—each operating for more than 60 years. Every day features a curated buffet of 10 signature dishes inspired by the cultures, terrains, and traditions connected by these routes.
The festival presents classics once served in dining cars and railway stations, such as Railway Mutton Curry, Vegetable Cutlets, Chai in Steel Tumblers, Malabar Biryani, Tibetan Momos, Parsi Caramel Custard, and Deccan-style Bhakris. Each dish reflects the diverse culinary influences shaped by India’s vast railway network.
Adding to the experience, the venue will showcase vintage décor, including old trunks, station clocks, ticket counters, and illustrated story panels tracing the evolution of railway food culture. Live counters and chef interactions will further highlight traditional recipes inspired by India’s coastal, plateau, and mountain landscapes.
Commenting on the festival, Rachita Sood, General Manager, Novotel Mumbai International Airport, said, “Rail Chronicles is not just a festival — it’s a journey through India’s edible heritage. The Indian Railway wasn’t just a network of tracks; it was a conduit of flavours and friendships that connected an entire nation.”
Tanvi Bhamare, Marketing and Communications Manager, added, “Rail Chronicles is more than a culinary showcase — it’s a brand experience that connects nostalgia, travel, and taste. Through this festival, we aim to evoke emotions and memories that resonate with every Indian traveller.”
Event Details
Venue: Food Exchange, Novotel Mumbai International Airport
Dates: 7th – 15th November 2025
Timings: Dinner Buffet
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