The Assam table: meal at my mom’s

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cups, illuminated by table lamps, in a modern, decorated dining room with abstract black-and-white artwork on the beige wall. All set for Assamese Supper club in Philadelphia 
Assam, a lesser-known state in Northeast India, has a culinary tradition that is vastly different yet incredibly flavorful and approachable.
It's a cuisine of contrasts—fresh and fermented, hearty and delicate, tangy and mellow. You’ll find mustard oil, black sesame, rice in many forms, along with seasonal vegetables, river fish, and minimalism in spicing. It's not flashy—but it’s deeply flavorful, comforting, and full of heart.

The next meal is on October 18th, 2025 at 6:00PM / Philadelphia

People experiencing Assamese food culture through the brochure and menu given during the supper club

Khokuwa Supper Club

The Khokuwa Supper Club is more than just a meal—it's a journey through memory, place, and tradition. This is the food I grew up eating at my mother’s table—simple, soulful dishes that celebrate local ingredients, gentle spices, and time-honored techniques passed down through generations of Assamese home cooks. 

/ Kho-ku-wa /
Having a desire, craving or need for food; feeling hunger,
Three decorative bowls filled with a bhp dot - dessert enjoyed in Assam and other eastern culture in India. New Assamese supper club in Philadelphia

Stories from far away land - home

But what makes this dinner special is the storytelling. You'll hear about why the dish is on the menu, who taught me to make it, and the memories it stirs up. It’s a way to introduce not just a cuisine, but a culture—through flavor, scent, and story. At its heart, Khokuwa Supper Club is about connection—between food and memory, between me and you, and between Assam and wherever you call home.
Guests sharing stories over Assamese supper club dinner table at Philadelphia

  • "I have never been to Assam, but after a 6-course meal ingrained with stories of childhood and community connection, I learned to appreciate what it meant to journey away from the land of our ancestors and yet be able to remember, relive, and re-establish our sense of self through the flavors and textures that have helped define our earliest, cherished, and most enduring memories."

    ERIC CESAR MORALES

  • "The Assamese Supper Club was a delightful experience that I would highly recommend to all my friends. I haven't stopped thinking about what an incredible evening it was. The night was a treat for every sense, from the lovely home and decor to the stimulating conversation and the history behind the dishes."

    ERIC MARSH SR.

  • “The host crafted a warm and welcoming setting for their authentic Assamese cuisine dinner. We left delighted, inspired, and full. This experience is perfect for anyone who appreciates great food, is curious about other cultures, and enjoys meaningful conversation with new people around the dinner table.”

    DANIEL JURICH

  • “The food was full of flavor—fragrant, balanced, and deeply satisfying—but what really stood out to me was that it was not overly spicy like some other Indian cuisines I have tried. There was something for everyone’s spice level tolerance and I genuinely appreciated that. This experience felt less like a dinner event and more like being welcomed into a friend's home.”

    VICTORIA YENEVA

  • “The way the hosts walked us through the evening and the courses was fascinating, mind opening, and delicious. We were quickly made welcome in their beautiful home. And the mixture of guests was as diverse and fascinating as the meal. We left with new knowledge, new friends, and broadened palettes. “

    MICHAEL SCHWEISHEIMER & ROBIN NEARY

Colorful spread of Assamese vegetarian dishes with pumpkin curry, lentils, and chicken. Khokuwa supper club - North East Indian food in Philadelphia
Group of six people sitting around a dining table having a meal indoors, with wine glasses, bottles, and plates of food, in a well-lit room with paintings on the wall and a large plant near the window.
Person holding a white plate with purple deviled eggs topped with shredded cheese and garnishes.
Preparing mustard fish curry in bamboo steamer baskets for the Khokuwa supper club in Philadelphia
Experience the spices used in North East Indian cooking - Assamese Supper club Philadelphia
Community gathering for Assamese supper club with storytelling and food, Philadelphia