Chakoram · The Island Table
Not a buffet. Not a long restaurant menu. The Island Table is Chakoram's small, pre-order dining experience — familiar food, thoughtfully put together, with a quiet Andaman character.
The idea
We wanted food at Chakoram to feel less transactional and more like being looked after. The thali is built around rice, parata, dal, vegetables, island-style accompaniments and a sweet finish, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions prepared in small batches.
From the islands
Locally known as Nicobari aalu, the plant is identified in regional literature as Tacca leontopetaloides (L.) Kuntze, also known as Polynesian arrowroot. It is a traditional starchy tuber associated with the food knowledge of the Nicobar Islands.
Published accounts from the archipelago document its use and cultivation among Shompen communities of Great Nicobar. That makes it more than an unusual ingredient: it is part of a long relationship between island communities, local plants and everyday sustenance.
Our Nicobar Heritage Aalu is a respectful culinary nod to that history — not an attempt to reproduce a traditional tribal recipe, but a way to acknowledge an ingredient whose story belongs to these islands.
Botanical reference: Tacca leontopetaloides →At the table
We confirm the meal before preparation so ingredients and portions can be planned properly.
The focus is on freshness and a homely meal rather than keeping food waiting on a buffet.
Tell us your ferry, sightseeing or arrival schedule and we will coordinate the meal timing where possible.
Pre-order
Choose your thali, quantity and preferred meal time. We will confirm availability on WhatsApp.
