TFS Unveils 'The North East Table' at 080 Lounge Bengaluru Airport

The North East Table festival at Terminal 1, BLR Airport is a wonderful showcase of India’s Seven Sisters cuisine, and it’s impressive to see it happening right inside an airport lounge.

Festival Highlights
- Dates: 28 July – 10 August 2026
- Venue: 080 Lounge, Terminal 1, BLR Airport
- Curated by: MasterChef India finalist Chef Farha Naaz (Founder of Mamazaki) in collaboration with Chef Dominic Gerard, Executive Chef at TFS.

Experiences:
- Live culinary masterclass (28 July)
- Media lunch (29 July)
- Themed buffet, expanded à la carte, and VIP Luxe Zone menus (30 July – 10 August)

Culinary Approach
- Authenticity: Indigenous ingredients and traditional recipes from Northeast India.
- Adaptation: Flavors thoughtfully presented for airport travelers, balancing heritage with convenience.
- Signature Dishes: Expect regional specialties that highlight the diversity of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Why It Matters
- Cultural Representation: Northeast Indian cuisine is still underrepresented nationally, so this festival helps bridge that gap.
- Airport Hospitality Innovation: TFS is showing how lounges can be more than just waiting spaces—they can be cultural gateways.
- Traveler Experience: Guests can enjoy a culinary journey through the Seven Sisters before boarding their flights.

It’s a clever way of turning airport dining into a cultural immersion. If you’re traveling through Bengaluru during this period, it’s worth planning extra time at the lounge to savor the menu.