One weekend every month, chef Hemal Shah’s home overlooking Powai Lake transforms into an intimate dining experience for just eight guests. Over a curated seven-course tasting menu paired with wine, the evening flows with immersive storytelling and conversations.

Shah also runs a cooking studio where guests learn restaurant-quality recipes and master techniques. She started the club in May this year, and since then, every edition is inspired by memories, travel, and human connection. “An interactive game is woven into the dinner. Guests solve a Hangman-style puzzle using clues hidden within each course. It encourages guests to engage with every dish,” she says. While her July session wrapped up over the weekend, a little birdie told us that we should roll out the news for the next installment in August soon, because seats get filled up quickly.