Eat Like an Indian ... The Art and Etiquette About Eating With Your Fingers
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Join us for a 9-course dinner, Indian style.
Nothing brings peoples together more than food. Especially in a city like San Francisco. Taking advantage of the diverse cultures and cuisines on offer, we are excited to announce a new series called "Eat Like A” exploring the different food and customs around the world and being educated in the process, on how to eat like a native. We’re starting off with South Asia and eating with your fingers. Common throughout many parts of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, but there is more to it than balling up food and putting it in your mouth—there is an etiquette, some in South Asia might argue, a refinement. One that separates and distinguishes regions, class and yes, caste. Leading us through this program is acclaimed San Francisco chef Ranjan Dey, star of the documentary series "My India with Ranjan Dey."
This event will be held Friday, April 10, 2026 from 5:30–7 p.m. at New Delhi Restaurant in downtown San Francisco. Ticket price includes food tasting and a glass of wine; 10 percent of all sales will be donated to Compassionate Chefs Cafe. Limited to the first 30 guests; you must pre-register.
The 9-course menu includes a Nouvelle Glam Thali Style presentation from the different regions of the subcontinent.
Appetizers
Mini Samosa
Bari Pakora
Mint & Tamarind Chutney
Mains
Yellow Dal Tarka
Sag Paneer
Chicken Tikka Masala
Jeera Saffron Rice
Butter Nan
Dessert
Gulab Jamun
Masala Chai
This program is in-person only. If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask.
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New Delhi Restaurant
160 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Ranjan Dey
Chef, New Delhi Restaurant.
Moderator: Kalidip Choudhury
Ph.D., Chair, Asia-Pacific Affairs Member-led Forum, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
5:30–7 p.m. program & meal
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
In-person:
$85 members
$90 nonmembers
