Mumbai meets Melbourne for a one-night only Father’s Day special event at The Hatter & the Hare!

Treat Dad to a great night of hearty Indian fusion food, fine booze and your company. For one night only, the Hatter & the Hare is teaming up with 3 Idiots Richmond‘s Head Chef and owner, Pratt Bhoir, to present to you a 5-course dinner filled with rich Indian-inspired flavours the whole family can enjoy. Each dish is packed full of traditional and authentic Indian tastes, and prepared and presented in modern Melbourne fashion . Opt in on the booze-pairing option to further enjoy each dish with the perfect matching drink.

Date & Session Times

The Father’s Day pop-up dinner is happening on the 1st of September at 7pm.

Bookings

Bookings open on Tuesday, 6th of August via our Online Shop. A minimum of two pax is required for each booking.

Dietary Requirements

A Vegetarian menu is available for this event. No other dietary restrictions can be accommodated for this pop-up dinner.

Pricing & Inclusions

The dinner is priced as follows

• $144 per adult (5-course dinner + booze pairings)
• $99 per adult (5-course dinner)
• $59 for children aged 12 and under (3-course dinner) 

Additional drinks are also available on the day for an additional cost.

If any of the kids you are bringing are happy to share food with you and don’t need their own set, just note this when you make the booking and we would be happy not to charge the fee for the kids who will share the food with the adults.

Father’s Day 5-Course STANDARD Dinner Menu ($99/adult; +$45 with booze pairings)

Starter
Wafer Balloon Busters (Paani Puri – an All time Indian Favorite)
Fill your stuffed wafer spheres with syringed fresh herb infused water, shoot it at once and enjoy a flavorful bursting experience
+ Pairing: Gulaabo Rose-infused Sparkling Wine

Entrée 1
Calamari 65  (a 3 idiot Innovation, inspired from the original chicken 65)
Scored Calamari in a special batter made of gram flour, selected set of spices & curry leaves accompanied with a Coconut & Mangosteen Mousse
+ Pairing: Woods Crampton White Label Reisling

Entrée 2
Tabak Maaz (An Idea inspired from Kashmiri Lamb ribs)
Twice cooked Lamb Ribs infused with North Indian Spices, Charcoal Dhungar-smoked served with Chatpatta Goat Labneh, topped with Purple Potato Crisps
+ Pairing: Elephant in the Room Merlot

Thali 
A beautiful tasting selection of Indian delicacies including:

• Butter Chicken By Pratt – Tandoori Chicken Morsels finished in a rich tomato, cashew & cream-based sauce
• Pork Neck Vindaloo – Braised Pork Neck with selected herbs & spices finished in a fiery sauce or dried red chilly & air-dried coconut
• Kangaroo Chettinad – Sous Vide Roo finished in a peppery South Indian style curry of Curry Leaves & Coconut Milk
• Goan Duck Shanks – Roasted Duck Shanks finished in a unique Goan Portuguese-influenced Sauce
• Dal Bukhara – Slow-cooked Black Lentils with Chef Pratt’s special Garam Masala tempered with cumin in Desi Ghee

Served with Fragrant Aged Basmati Rice, Cucumber Raita & Tamarind Chutney, Naan Bread and Pappadum Basket
+ Pairing: Choice of King Fisher Beer OR Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz

Dessert
Mithai ki Thali – Tasting Platter of

• Gulaab Jamun wtih dry rose petals, shortbread crumbs & saffron Kulfi
• Cardamom & Saffron Pannacotta with Macadamia Praline
• Indian Cassata with crushed salted Pistachio

+ Pairing: Choice of Masala Chai or Kaapi Indian Filter Coffee

Beverages Included
Choice of Glass of Sparkling Wine OR Sparkling Fruit Soda served on arrival

Kids’ 3-Course STANDARD Dinner Menu ($59/child aged 12 years and under)

Entrée 1
Calamari 65  (a 3 idiot Innovation, inspired from the original chicken 65)
Scored Calamari in a special batter made of gram flour, selected set of spices & curry leaves accompanied with a Coconut & Mangosteen Mousse

Main
Butter Chicken By Pratt – Tandoori Chicken Morsels finished in a rich tomato, cashew & cream Based sauce served with Fragrant Aged Basmati Rice or Naan Bread

Dessert
Mithai ki Thali – Tasting Platter of

• Gulaab Jamun wtih dry rose petals, shortbread crumbs & saffron Kulfi
• Cardamom & Saffron Pannacotta with Macadamia Praline
• Indian Cassata with crushed salted Pistachio

Beverages Included
Choice of Sparkling Fruit Soda, Softdrinks, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Hot Chocolate OR Tea

Father’s Day 5-Course VEGETARIAN Dinner Menu ($99/adult; +$45 with booze pairings)

Starter
Wafer Balloon Busters (Paani Puri – an All time Indian Favorite)
Fill your stuffed wafer spheres with syringed fresh herb infused water, shoot it at once and enjoy a flavourful bursting experience
+ Pairing: Gulaabo Rose-infused Sparkling Wine

Entrée 1
Dahi ki Potliyan (a 3 idiot Innovation- Hung Curd Rolls, inspired from the original Dahi ke Kebab)
48-hour Hung curd, Mozzarella & Cottage Cheese Croquettes seasoned with dried fenugreek & mild spices served with Tamarind Chilli Jam
+ Pairing: Woods Crampton White Label Reisling

Entrée 2
Vada Pao 3 idiots Style (Staple favourite of Mumbai, lip-smacking slider available 24×7 for the city that never sleeps)
Chickpea-battered Spiced Potato Parcels with Coconut Sambal, Tamarind Sauce and Mint Chutney
+ Pairing: Elephant in the Room Merlot

Thali 
A beautiful tasting selection of Indian delicacies including:

• Vangyache Bharit (The Indian Babaganoush) Charcoal-smoked Eggplant Pulp cooked with tomatoes & fresh herbs
• Coconut Vegetable Curry – Medley of fresh seasonal vegetables finished in a mild Coconut Milk & Curry Leaf Sauce
• Bhopla Korma – Pumpkin, Chickpeas & Capsicum finished in a mild spiced Korma Curry
• Palak Paneer – Smooth Spinach Purée with diced Cottage Cheese tempered with garlic, butter and mild spices, finished with cream sauce
• Dal Bulhara – Slow-cooked Black Lentils with Chef Pratt’s special Garam Masala tempered with cumin in desi ghee

Served with Fragrant Aged Basmati Rice, Cucumber Raita & Tamarind Chutney, Naan Bread and Pappadum Basket
+ Pairing: Choice of King Fisher Beer OR Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz

Dessert
Mithai ki Thali – Tasting Platter of

• Gulaab Jamun wtih dry rose petals, shortbread crumbs & saffron Kulfi
• Cardamom & Saffron Pannacotta with Macadamia Praline
• Indian Cassata with crushed salted Pistachio

+ Pairing: Choice of Masala Chai or Kaapi Indian Filter Coffee

Beverages Included
Choice of Glass of Sparkling Wine OR Sparkling Fruit Soda served on arrival

Kids’ 3-Course VEGETARIAN Dinner Menu ($59/child aged 12 years and under)

Entrée
Dahi ki Potliyan (a 3 idiot Innovation- Hung Curd Rolls, inspired from the original Dahi ke Kebab)
48-hour Hung curd, Mozzarella & Cottage Cheese Croquettes seasoned with dried fenugreek & mild spices served with Tamarind Chilli Jam

Main
Paneer Makhani – Cottage cheese in a rich creamy Tomato Sauce served with Fragrant Aged Basmati Rice or Naan Bread

Dessert
Mithai ki Thali – Tasting Platter of

• Gulaab Jamun wtih dry rose petals, shortbread crumbs & saffron Kulfi
• Cardamom & Saffron Pannacotta with Macadamia Praline
• Indian Cassata with crushed salted Pistachio

Beverages Included
Choice of Sparkling Fruit Soda, Softdrinks, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Hot Chocolate OR Tea