Planet Hollywood Unveils Banaraas in Thane

Planet Hollywood, the world-famous five-star hotel in Hiranandani Estate, Thane, has announced the opening of its latest fine-dining experience, Banaraas, on 10th September 2025.

Billed as more than a restaurant, Banaraas is an experiential sojourn through the rich cultural fabric of Indian cuisine reinterpreted for the contemporary taste.

Fostered in the cultural essence of Varanasi, Banaraas borrows culinary ideas from various places like Awadh, Purvanchal, Rajasthan, and Kashmir.

Classic dishes like Aloo Bhukhara Kofta, Awadhi Beter Biryani, Bhatti Ka Kalmi, and innovative Biscoff Kaju Katli are designed to blend traditional tastes with upscale presentation. 

Key highlights:

• Planet Hollywood opens Banaraas, a fine-dining restaurant blending traditional Indian flavors from Awadh, Purvanchal, Rajasthan, and Kashmir with modern culinary artistry
• Executive Chef Kamlesh Patil says Banaraas aims to deliver more than a meal—it's a cultural narrative reimagining classic Indian cuisine for the modern diner
• The restaurant offers a Nawabi-inspired ambiance and a curated beverage menu featuring innovative drinks like Coconut Water Mojito and Ananas Ghat Fizz

"Each dish is a testament to India's heritage, reinterpreted with a contemporary voice for contemporary connoisseurs. Indian food is a tradition rich, complex, and ageless. Our chefs did not merely try to recreate dishes; they have redefined them in order to strike an ideal equilibrium of authenticity and elegance. With Banaraas, we did not simply aim to create a fine-dining establishment; we set out to craft more than a dining experience — a culinary story," said Executive Chef Kamlesh Patil.

Elevating the culinary experience is a selection of carefully crafted beverages with signature cocktails that blend heritage and innovation. "To complement the rich culinary experience, we have handpicked a creatively crafted menu with signature drinks that are meant to elevate each culinary experience," said Food & Beverage Manager Biplab Roy. "From light creations such as Coconut Water Mojito and Ananas Ghat Fizz to decadent surprises, each beverage imparts a difference."

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Banaraas accompanies its food with an equally rich atmosphere, Nawabi-inspired settings blended with contemporary sophistication, providing visitors not only with a meal, but with a richly cultural experience that stays with them long after they've finished eating.