What if you could taste a book before reading it?
Not just skim the blurb, but truly sample its mood, voice, and texture?
Welcome to Book Tasting - a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Champaca and Broth Noodle Bar, where food and literature come together in a multi-sensory journey.
In this special edition, we travel to Japan through a thoughtfully paired menu and a curated selection of books. With each course - a steaming bowl of ramen and a matcha-inspired dessert - you’ll be served not only a meal, but also a “taste” of a story from the region: a short reading, a guided discussion, and space to reflect. Japan’s literary landscape pays attention to its locals - in either describing in vivid detail their domestic lives which sometimes serves as a meta-commentary on political issues, or in taking us to its more surreal corners. Thus one moment, you’re living with pages full of charming stories that feel both tender and comforting ; the next ; you’re confronted with strange metaphors that require you to vigorously exercise your imagination. In a way, literature from Japan is both energetic, gritty and enigmatic as its cities, where neon skywalks co-exist with century old temples. We are delighted to be able to present a selection that offers a portrait of the same.
What’s on the menu?
Books selected by Radhika Timbadia (Champaca), to match each course
Curated dishes prepared by BrothNoodlebar team
Kara Tonkotsu (Non-Veg Ramen)
A 48-hour simmered pork bone broth served with thin-cut handmade noodles, chashu, soy egg, pickled radish, scallions, and shiitake mushrooms.
The standout: Karadare, a house-made sauce crafted from slow-roasted local Byadgi chillies.
Tan Tan Veggie Ramen
A light vegetable stock enriched with soy milk and sesame paste, topped with spicy tofu crumble, pickled mustard greens, scallions, sesame seeds, and thin alkaline noodles.
Dessert – Matcha White Chocolate Panna Cotta
With a sesame-sea salt crumble, this panna cotta combines grassy matcha and smooth white chocolate with a crackle of texture and a touch of salt.
Date: 01 August 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Kale- A Salad Symphony, Indiranagar
Ticket: INR 1999 (INR1000 for food, INR 999 fully redeemable on books)
PLEASE NOTE: Our kitchen does not have the capacity to accommodate food allergies. Please review the ingredients carefully before registering.
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