5 Exciting Restaurants Debut Across India

Experience the diverse culinary scene across India with recent restaurant launches offering a range of exciting flavors and atmospheres. From modern Indian cuisine blending Goan allure with traditional dishes to vibrant community spaces serving artisanal beverages and comforting meals, these venues provide unique dining experiences. Explore the lively essence of Hong Kong dining featuring Cantonese delights, authentic Asian cuisine showcasing Thai, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavors, and a summer menu celebrating seasonal nostalgia across multiple cities. Additionally, enjoy a playful twist on marble soda with a range of exhilarating flavors available nationwide.

Taupe, Goa

Conceived by the stellar team of Titlie & Barfly, Karrtik Dhingra, Tarun Sibal, Shyaam Khurana & Bipin Sibal, & housed within a quaint 150-year-old Portuguese villa, Taupe showcases modern Indian cuisine – seamlessly marrying the relaxed allure of Goa with the diverse tapestry of Indian cuisine. Ever the champion of collaborative cuisine, Chef Tarun Sibal, has crafted the menu that offers experimental yet approachable combinations, bringing forth exciting reinterpretations of old classics. From the tantalizing Burrata Papdi Chaat accompanied by a zesty jalapeno pickle to the iconic Mutton Korma, and from the savory Tawa Meat to the refreshing Dal Kurchan Chaat, every creation at Taupe pays homage to its ingredients and the land they come from. The cocktail program features fun, taste-forward drinks that combine flavours and textures in an imaginative dance, handcrafted to complement the lush food menu. Be it the signature drinks, the gin specials like Etonica & Swizzle, tried and tested classics or creative drinks like Parpa Road Colada with Coconut water & coconut liqueur & the Banana Caramel Milk Punch, the cocktail menu spells modern, eclectic, exciting and crafted to pair perfectly with the Indian fare.

Address: Anjuna Mapusa Road, Assagao, Goa

Timing: 12.30pm to 3.30pm & 19.00pm to 11.30pm.

Communion, Pune

The city of Pune is set to experience a new wave of culinary delight as Celebrity Chef Karishma Sakrani launches Communion – a vibrant community space where guests can enjoy a leisurely lunch, a quick coffee break, or a hearty dinner. Designed with a tropical-chic aesthetic, the cafe boasts an airy, light-filled indoor space and an expansive outdoor area that offers a seamless connection with nature. The menu includes a wide array of artisanal beverages, delicious boba tea, nourishing bowls, loaded sandwiches, and comforting meals. Try the Mini Gunpowder Idli and zesty Chicken Popcorn, the innovative Pav Bhaji Fondue and Chargrilled Ravas. The cafe also plans to introduce an all-day healthy breakfast menu, catering to the evolving preferences of Pune’s food enthusiasts.

Address: Communion, DY Patil Road, Pune

Timing: 11amto 11pm

CHA, Bangalore

Experience the Essence of Hong Kong Dining as CHA, the celebrated Chinese restaurant and Hong Kong-style eatery, open its latest outlet in Bangalore. Cha offers a distinctive dining experience that transports patrons to the lively streets of Hong Kong, reminiscent of the bustling tea houses and lively street markets. Showcasing the rich diversity of Cantonese cuisine Cha’s menu includes steaming baskets of dumplings filled with a tantalizing array of ingredients, delicious Bao’s, nourishing Noodle Bowls & innovative Small plates like Konjee Crispy Lamb, Broccoli Cake, Mountain Chilli Stir Fry Chicken and more. Complementing the menu is a diverse Cocktail Menu, with specialty beverages like Bubble Tea, Soju Cocktails & more.

Address: CHA, Bengaluru

Timing: 12 PM to 11 PM

NOM NOM, Bangalore

Home to the most authentic Asian cuisine in Mumbai for over a decade, Nom Nom now steps into Bangalore, bringing to you the rich tapestry of Asian cuisines with Thai, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Burmese offerings. Dive into a plethora of soups, salads, skewers, and dumplings that will tantalize your taste buds. Feast on delights like the Asian Clear Soup, Tom Yum Soup, or Lashka Soup. Salad lovers can indulge in Broccoli in Planta Sauce, Honey Chilli Lotus Root. Signature dishes like Phuket Chicken, Dry Red Chilli Chicken, or Prawns in Planta Sauce will leave non-vegetarians satisfied, while the vegetarian menu boasts treasures like Truffle Edamame Dumplings, Asparagus, and Water Chestnut Dumplings. The BBQ and skewers with delights like Pork Belly Skewers, Chicken Yakitori, and Thai Style Spicy Grilled Chicken, promise an explosion of flavors. The drinks menu includes Asian specials like Tom Yum Bei to the refreshing Saigon Sunset, the Dill-icious and Floral Negroni, the Miso Paloma & more.

Address: South Gate Bangalore

Timing – 12.00pm to 4.00pm & 7.00pm to 12.00am

Ishaara

Step into the vibrant oasis of flavors as Ishaara launches its fresh new summer menu ‘Summer on a Plate’, where every bite sings the song of the sun-kissed season and every dish is steeped in summer nostalgia. Tangy Aam Panna, mango kulfi so sweet it takes you right back to childhood, a warm bowl of rasam for the soul, and Chicken Stew just like your Nani makes it, Ishaara captures the essence of summer via nostalgia.

Begin your meal with the refreshing Kokum Sherbet to beat the heat. Dive into the irresistible flavors of our Broccoli Dahi Seekh, which is a fusion of traditional and contemporary. The Nani’s Cochin Stew is here to transport you to grandma’s kitchen with every spoonful & Mango Kulfi, so sweet it takes you right back to childhood. Also relish the succulent Dill & Lime Grilled Prawns, the Mutton Dhansak is a must-try, packed with flavors, the Vegetable Chaas Korma is a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you wondering why veggies were never this exciting before.

Time: 11am to 11pm

Address: Summer Menu is available across Mumbai, Bangalore & Pune outlets.