Join Chef Ranjan Dey and Dr. Nandita Dinesh for an intimate evening exploring the connections between food and love! Tickets limited!

Join us for an evening where cuisine, culture, and conversation intertwine.

Each month, Chef Ranjan Dey — owner of San Francisco’s beloved New Delhi Restaurant — and Dr. Nandita Dinesh invite you to gather around their table for a dining experience that transcends the plate. This month, we're exploring Asian holidays with a side of luck! What happens when Chinese New Year and Holi bump into each other?

Each intimate gathering brings to life a story and recipe from Ranjan’s forthcoming memoir, Freakin’ DEYlicious — paired with the cultural celebrations and milestones of the month. Over two immersive hours, expect an evening of flavors, stories, and heartfelt exchange.

A Thoughtfully Curated Meal
Enjoy a three-course menu centered around one signature dish from Freakin’ Deylicious, crafted to honor the cultural theme of the evening. This month we are featuring Benarasi Mattar Ghugni.

Stories & Conversations That Nourish
Dr. Dinesh will guide an open-table dialogue inspired by April's featured story, while Chef Dey shares the personal and cultural roots behind each recipe.

A Truly Human Dining Experience
Come curious. Leave connected — with a full belly, a featured recipe to recreate at home, and a new perspective on how food preserves and communicates culture.

Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Schedule: Last Friday of each month
Cost: $99 per person plus fees
Includes:

• Appetizer
• Entrée with sides
• Dessert
• One drink (choice of cocktail, beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage)
• Taxes and gratuity
• Access to an intimate, story-driven culinary evening with Chef Dey & Dr. Dinesh

Refund Policy:
We’re unable to offer refunds, but you may transfer your ticket to someone else or reschedule for another month. Please email nanditadinesh@gmail.com for any changes.

Parking:
Validated valet parking is available next door at Hotel Nikko — exclusively for New Delhi Restaurant guests.
$35 for the first 3 hours.

Join us where dining becomes dialogue, recipes become reflections, and restaurants return to their true purpose: centers for cultural education, human connection, and the timeless art of storytelling.

Secure your seat now — limited number of guests per event.