Hosted by the Terrace Grill in the Riyadh Marriott Hotel, The Banquet of Hoshena is a theatrical journey that brings all of our five senses together for a feast under one grand digital show.
Immersive cuisine is a dining approach that combines technology, theatrics, and taste into one sitting. The Banquet of Hoshena is an epitome of this concept that goes beyond the traditional constructs of culinary arts. It was inaugurated at the Terrace Grill of Riyadh Marriott Hotel last month and diners will be welcomed into a one-of-a-kind feat that will evoke their curiosity, emotions, and palates.
With the use of 3D visual techniques and experiential props, the story will begin with the Queen of Hoshena telling the guests about their once-luscious Kingdom and how banishing bad emotions have resulted into their now barren land. The mystical journey into restoring Hoshena’s glory takes place as each menu course is served and with the diners participating in the process (such as whispering your fears into a magic pouch and lighting a candle with a touch of your finger).
The show is projected for two hours over a seven-course meal. They will start with a welcome drink and levitating hors d’oeuvres, followed by a Shrimp Salad in green mango and avocado coulis for an appetizer. The Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup is as enjoyable as the dramatics it came with while the Pan-Seared Salmon in red pepper coulis arrived with a flaming plate – despite not being a spicy dish at all. An interactive beverage is then served with a dropper and some dry ice that is meant to cleanse the palate followed by the Trio of Meat Medallions which included a seared dutch veal fillet, a roasted lamb chop, and a grilled angus beef fillet – quite the generous serving for a second main course. A lively fireworks display erupts in our table as Hoshena regains its exuberant Kingdom and the magical creatures reappear and a dessert of Chocolate Parfait in Almond Biscuits concludes the festivities.
Overall, it was an entertaining evening that had us glued to the story and what to expect next. A light story break in between chapters allows for conversation between diners but know that the entire dinner is experienced only under the lights of the show’s projector; the rest of the restaurant remains dark as the spotlight is only on the digital presentation over the plates, tables and props. The lavish spread-menu and noteworthy showmanship proves its value at 575 SAR per adult (VAT included). There is a different menu for children aged 6-12 years old that costs 350 SAR only. There are two shows per evening at 6:00-8:00 PM and another at 9:00-11:00 PM. For those looking for a new and exciting dining experience, the Banquet of Hoshena will meet your expectations.
The production originated from Nadine Beshir, an expert in the field of immersive dining, in collaboration with multimedia artists from Studio McGuire and their creative team. It is currently showing in seven cities around the world, including London, Stockholm, and Riyadh. Reserve your seats today:
Hoshena Riyadh
Terrace Grill
Riyadh Marriott Hotel
Contact No. +966 59 303 3001
Online reservations: https://www.banquetofhoshena.com/riyadh
