This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Cinnamon Collection, a milestone that celebrates not only the longevity of the restaurant group but also the chefs whose creativity and heritage shape its kitchens. To mark the occasion, the Collection is turning the spotlight onto its culinary talent through a special regional chef series, beginning with a celebration of Bengali cuisine at Cinnamon Kitchen City.
At the heart of this tribute is Chef Shaikh Latifuddin, who presents a refined four-course menu titled Celebration of Bengali Cuisine, available for £40. The menu is an exploration of one of India’s most nuanced regional cuisines, bringing together traditional techniques and contemporary presentation suited to the vibrant dining scene of London’s Square Mile. To book a table and experience the menu, please click here.
Bengali cuisine is known for its complexity and depth of flavour. Rooted in centuries of culinary tradition, it balances richness with delicacy through distinctive ingredients and techniques. Chef Latifuddin’s menu highlights signature elements such as pungent mustard, delicate poppy seed pastes, aromatic gondhoraj lime and deeply flavoured slow-cooked bhuna gravies. Each dish reflects the layered character of Bengal’s food culture while presenting it in a format designed for modern city dining.
Chef Latifuddin’s connection to the cuisine is deeply personal. Raised in Bengal, he grew up surrounded by the rituals of festive cooking and the aromas of family celebrations, where food played a central role in marking important occasions. These early influences shaped his culinary identity and sparked a lifelong dedication to preserving the authenticity of regional Indian cooking.
His professional journey has taken him through some of India’s premium hotel kitchens before expanding internationally through nearly a decade in luxury hospitality abroad. Joining Cinnamon Kitchen City allowed him to further refine his style within the framework of modern Indian fine dining, blending traditional techniques with contemporary culinary expression. The anniversary menu serves as his interpretation of Bengal’s culinary heritage – one that honours its roots while presenting it through a polished, restaurant-ready lens.
The Bengali showcase forms part of a wider ten-week regional chef series running across The Cinnamon Collection’s restaurants. Each venue presents a different culinary landscape from India’s diverse regions. Diners can experience Himalayan cuisine at Cinnamon Kitchen, flavours from Uttarakhand at Cinnamon Bazaar, Pahadi cooking at Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea and the vibrant tastes of the Western Ghats at The Cinnamon Club.
Together, the series offers a rare journey through the regional diversity of Indian cuisine, guided by the chefs whose personal stories and culinary traditions bring these dishes to life.
For diners seeking an elevated Bengali dining experience in the heart of London’s financial district, the Celebration of Bengali Cuisine menu provides a rare opportunity to discover the authentic flavours of Bengal in an elegant and contemporary setting.
To learn more about Cinnamon Kitchen and explore their menus, please visit their website: https://www.cinnamon-kitchen.com/london-city/#the-restaurant.