In case you need a reason to whoop it up with drinks, food and dancing this week, Tashan, the gorgeous modern Indian restaurant and lounge on South Broad Street, is throwing what may be Philly’s first ever Bollywood inspired celebration of Diwali.

Each autumn, millions across the globe observe the ancient Hindu "festival of lights" that signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Tashan’s celebration on Friday, October 17 will feature a spectacular dinner buffet (menu below), drinks, and dancing to Bollywood and popular contemporary club hits courtesy of DJ VK on the turntables. The hosts request that revelers dress to impress in vibrant Diwali colors.

Tickets to the party run $75 per person ($35 for kids) and can be purchased here.

Tashan’s Diwali Party menu includes:

Passed Hors D’Oeuvres

Gol Gappa-(vegetarian) Hollow Durom Puffs, Spicy Potato Filling, tangy mint cilantro water

Goat Cheese Taftaan-(vegetarian) Monte Chevre, Flaky Onion Seed Bread, Tripura Pineapple Raisin Murabba, crystallized Ginger.

Tandoori Shrimp- Herbal fenugreek, toasted pea flour, basil seed coco-yogurt.

Spicy Kakori Kebob- Minced organic chicken, black sea salt, pomegranate makhani sauce.

Gobhi Manchurian- Cauliflower, chili, tomato, soy sauce

Spinach Samosas- spinach, paneer cheese

Chaat Station

Samosa Chaat-(vegetarian) Greek yogurt, roasted cashews, tamarind-mint cilantro puree.

Palak Chaat-(vegetarian) Crispy baby spinach, masala chaat, yogurt and pomegranate reduction.

Pav Bhaji-Mixed vegetables, potato, spices

Buffet

Dal Roti-(vegetarian) Black lentil, butter, tomato, whole wheat bread

Tandoori Vegetables-(vegetarian) Baby vegetables, smoked sea salt, chutney trio

Salmon Tikka-Carum seed, mustard oil, paprika

Vegetable Korma-Mixed vegetables, yogurt, curry leaf

Butter Chicken–Tandoori Chicken, garlic, tomato-butter sauce

Kale Saag Paneer-(vegetarian) Creamy kale/ spinach stew with paneer cheese

Lamb Vindaloo

Basmati Rice

Naan

Chutneys

Salad

Dessert Table

Mini Crème Brulee

Rasmalai

Gulab Jamun
 

Add to Calendar 2014-10-17 7 PM 2014-10-17 11 PM 15 Tashan Celebrates Diwali with a Bollywood Style Dance Party, Fri., Oct. 17 Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphias-first-diwali-dinner-dance-party-tickets-13444901061 Tashan false YYYY-MM-DD
Event Date: 10/17
Event Time: 7 PM - 11 PM
Location: Tashan
Price: $75
Type: Cocktails,Dinner,Festival,Food,Holiday,Parties,Spirits,Whiskey,Wine
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphias-first-diwali-dinner-dance-party-tickets-13444901061