Magadh Brings Bihar's Home-Style Flavours To Kaansa, Crowne Plaza Today Gurugram; Here's What's On The Menu

Running from September 20 to 27, the festival brings Champaran Ahuna Meat, Litti Chokha and more to the table, curated by a visiting Bihari home cook.

Kaansa at Crowne Plaza Today Gurugram is hosting Magadh, a food festival dedicated to the flavours of Bihar, from September 20 to 27, 2026. The festival brings together sattu, mustard, whole spices and slow-cooked, smoky preparations that define the region’s home-style cooking. Here’s what’s on the menu.

A Bihari Home Cook Joins Kaansa’s Kitchen

For Magadh, Kaansa has brought in Visiting Chef Sushma Kumar, a Bihari food specialist and home cook, to work alongside Executive Chef Sankha Das Mahapatra. Together, the two have put together a menu rooted in preserving the traditional food of Bihar, brought into Kaansa’s contemporary dining setting.

What’s On The Menu?

The line-up leans into the comforting, robust flavours Bihari cuisine is known for. Among the highlights is the Champaran Ahuna Meat, a richly spiced, slow-cooked preparation drawn from the traditional cooking of Champaran. There’s also the Bhojpuri Litti with Baingan Aloo ka Chokha, pairing roasted litti with smoky chokha in one of the region’s most recognisable combinations.

The Muzaffarpur Murg Salan brings another regional note to the table, while the Madhubani Fish Fry adds a crisp element to the spread. For something a little different, there’s the Dhuska with Kala Chana Ghugni, a traditional pairing that reflects Bihar’s simple, flavourful approach to food.

Beyond these highlights, the festival also features a wider selection of Bihari vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialities, so diners get a fuller picture of the region’s food beyond its best-known dishes.

What The Chefs Are Saying

Commenting on the festival, Gaurav Apte, Area General Manager, Crowne Plaza Today Gurugram, said, “Indian cuisine is wonderfully diverse, and there is so much to discover within each region. With Magadh, we wanted to bring the authentic and comforting flavours of Bihar to our guests in a way that feels warm and genuine. Chef Sushma Kumar brings a wonderful understanding of Bihari home-style cooking, and together with Chef Sankha Das Mahapatra, we look forward to introducing our guests to the flavours and traditions that make this cuisine so distinctive.”

So, if Bihar’s food has been on your radar, this might be the week to make a booking.

Venue: Kaansa, Crowne Plaza Today Gurugram
Date: September 20 – 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM onwards
For Reservations: 8860626055

FAQs

What is Magadh at Kaansa?

Magadh is a food festival at Kaansa, Crowne Plaza Today Gurugram, celebrating the traditional flavours and home-style cooking of Bihar, running from September 20 to 27, 2026.

Who has curated the Magadh menu?

The menu has been curated by Visiting Chef Sushma Kumar, a Bihari food specialist and home cook, alongside Kaansa’s Executive Chef Sankha Das Mahapatra.