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Penang, 5 June 2025– In a momentous celebration of shared heritage and timeless hospitality,
Raffles Singapore will be presenting an exclusive two-night only dinner at the iconic Eastern &
Oriental (E&O) Hotel in commemoration with the E&O’s 140th anniversary.

From the 9th to the 10th of July, chefs from the Tiffin Room at Raffles Singapore, famed for its
refined North Indian cuisine will bring guests on a gastronomic journey at the E&O’s Java Tree
restaurant.

This exclusive event pays tribute to a shared heritage built by the illustrious Sarkies Brothers,
whose vision created some of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated luxury hotels, while also paying
homage to the tiffin, an iconic part of Indian cuisine and culture.

For a price of RM388 per person, guests will be treated to a regal North Indian culinary experience
helmed by none other than Chef Kuldeep Negi, the award-winning chef of Raffles Singapore’s
legendary Tiffin Room, steeped in over a century of tradition and beloved for its authentic, ageold recipes and bold, flavour-rich cuisine.

Chef Kuldeep, whose culinary expertise is shaped by years of travelling across India’s northern
states, brings to the table deep knowledge, refined technique, and a passionate commitment to preserving and elevating the traditional dishes of his homeland.

Expect a celebration of warm, rich, aromatic flavours, intricate spice blends, and refined
presentation as each dish is crafted using time-honoured cooking methods, premium spices, and
ingredients of the highest quality, offering guests a dining experience truly fit for a Maharaja.

Further enhancing the nostalgic atmosphere, the Indian Heritage Museum of Penang have
graciously loaned a rare collection of vintage tiffin carriers for the occasion, allowing guests to
immerse themselves into the tiffin culture.

Originating in 19th-century India, tiffin, also known as dabbas, were created as a practical way to
transport home-cooked meals in stacked metal containers, which over time, became integral to
daily life for colonial-era workers and civil servants.

But the tiffin was never just about convenience as it came to embody love, care, and tradition,
with every packed meal representing a taste of home.

Today, it remains a beloved part of everyday life in South Asia and stands as a cultural and
culinary icon, honoured for its clever design, nostalgic charm, and the enduring ritual of sharing
food.

This two-night celebration not only honours a 140-year legacy of hospitality and shared roots, but
also invites guests to savour history through flavour, where every bite tells the story of a culinary
journey that spans generations and geographies.

Limited seats are available, reservations can be made by call at 04-2222151 or by e-mail at
[email protected]