Welcome to the fable of Aafreen, an exploration of the intricately interwoven fabric of Indian culinary cultures at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park. Inspired by the evolving Indian palate with the passage of time, our culinary team discovered a path-breaking deconstruction and re-imagination of experiential Indian fine dining, inspired by the past and driven by the future.

Passed down through generations, Chef Ishitiyaque Qureshi is an ode to the Dum Pukht style of cooking. The essence of Qureshi's dum pukht cuisine lies in the expert blend of spices, meticulously chosen vegetables, and meats. Each dish carries its own unique flavor profile, enticing the palate with a harmonious blend of mild, delicate, sharp, or lingering spices. It indeed is an epicurean feast fit for royalty. The menu is a true modern expression of the complexities of India’s love for aromas and flavours, prepared and plated with contemporary flair. Our cocktail program combines Western cocktail-making techniques with home-grown botanicals, herbs and spices, ideal for an exciting experience for discerning epicures.

Designed to offer a truly luxurious dining experience, the restaurant boasts of crafted lampshades from the Sabyasachi collection and window paintings inspired from The Mandoo Palace, bringing in a seamless integration between traditional Indian cultures and a luxe lifestyle.

Journey through time at Aafreen- Inspired Indian, where the past merges seamlessly with the future to create an unparalleled dining experience. Inspired by the ever evolving Indian palate, the dishes are inspired on a path of deconstruction and re-imagination, exploring the depths of Indian cuisine with innovation and reverence.

Our menu is a testament to the complexities of India's culinary heritage, offering a modern expression of age-old recipes with a contemporary flair. At the helm of this culinary musing is Chef Ishitiyaque Qureshi, who pays homage to the ancient style of cooking- Dum Pukht. Passed down through generations, Chef Qureshi's expertise lies in the art of slow-cooking, where spices, vegetables, and meats come together in a symphony of flavors. An ode to an epicurean feast fit for royalty, each dish carries its own unique flavor profile which transports you to a realm of legacy cooking and lineage.

And what's a dining experience without the perfect drink? Our cocktail program focusing on Gins combines Western cocktail-making techniques with home-grown botanicals, herbs and spices, an exciting experience for discerning epicures. With its avant-garde décor, Aafreen sets its paradigm shift possessing meticulously crafted lampshades from the Sabyasachi collection casting a warm glow over the dining space. Window paintings inspired by The Mandoo Palace adorn the walls, that is bound to transport you to a world where tradition meets luxury in perfect harmony.
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