Photo: Manzil at Kismet Estate Winery The new Albacore Tuna Crudo, inspired by coastal Indian flavours. "Chef’s Choice" is a Castanet limited series highlighting the flavours and flair of South Okanagan eateries. Watch for it every Tuesday morning.
Summer is a perfect time to discover Manzil at Kismet Estate Winery in Oliver, where Indian culinary artistry meets award-winning wines in a setting that blends the allure of India with the beauty of Okanagan vineyards. In late April 2024, Kismet opened its new restaurant Manzil with a fresh new menu that showcases unique and delicious dishes from across several regions of India. Where Kismet means destiny, Manzil means destination.
“Coming to Manzil is not just a meal, it’s an experience. It’s a destination. We want our guests to feel like they have been transported out of Oliver and are journeying through the provinces and flavours of India,” said Neelam Dhaliwal, operations manager at Kismet Winery.
“Our brand at Kismet is based on our culture. It plays a role in our story so we wanted to showcase that with the look and upscale feel of the restaurant as well as on the menu.” While Manzil’s menu does offer popular Indian dishes like butter chicken, its main focus is to tell the story of different regions of India.
“India is a large, versatile country and every province has its own flavours and foods,” said Naleem. With India having a large coastline, they have added seafood dishes to the menu like the Indian-s.
