If there’s any city that lives, breathes and passionately doom scrolls the newest food experiences, that’s got to be Bengaluru. Take it from a fellow Bengalurean! If you’re not checking up on the newest spots to hit this weekend, then what are you even doing? This August, we’ve curated a list of 8 new restaurants in Bengaluru you must visit. Our curated guided features a Michelin-recommended Thai spot, cosy bars with laid back vibes, and exquisite Japanese restaurants.
8 New Restaurants In Bengaluru To Check Out This August
1. Kalpaney
South Bengaluru’s love affair with elevated vegetarian food continues! This time, Kalpaney, meaning ‘imagination’ in Kannada, has made its way to JP Nagar. A restaurant that takes your breath away with its restrained grandeur, nostalgic flavours presented in innovative fashion lingers with you long after the gastronomical experience. On the menu, you’ll find Dal Dhokli Reimagined (dhoklis are turned into tagliatelle), Nadru Seekh (seekh kebab made of lotus stem) and Feta Meets Dahi Bhalla.
Where: Shop 07, Phase 5, Marenahalli Road, JP Nagar, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1600 for two approx.
2. Gladia Brewery & Kitchen
Bringing ancient Roman grandeur to modern Bengaluru, Gladia Brewery & Kitchen promises theatrical cocktails, a menu spanning Italian classics, South Indian flavours and a setting that takes you out of Bengaluru and into Rome. A 15-foot gladiator guards the arena while a Tree of Wisdom rises proudly. It’s a whimsical and narrative-driven space for those craving edgy dinners over deeply comforting food.
Where: Sarjapur Main Rd, opposite Keerthi Regalia, Kaikondrahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560035
When: 12 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹1500 for two approx.
3. Katana
Indiranagar has just got an exclusive 45-seater sake and shochu cocktail bar that bridges Japanese tradition with Bengaluru’s modern palate. Katana is inspired by traditional izakayas that boast state-of-the-art Japanese fare, a warm atmosphere and dishes that push the envelope. It’s the kind of space you sink into, while finding comfort in shokupan toast and spicy salmon rice. The endlessly inviting space lets you unwind over sake and mellow beats.
Where: Ground Floor, No. 3168, Indiranagar Double Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560008
When: 6 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹4,000 for two approx.
4. Hunaaan
After having served Bengalureans pan-Asian delights for 18 years, Hunaaan has now opened its second outpost in Indiranagar. The new chapter includes a 40-seater space, a dazzling new menu of Korean, Thai and Japanese flavours, going beyond their Chinese signatures. At Hunaaan, there’s a range of small plates to choose from like Hunaaan Baby Potato, Thai Lemon Basil Tofu, and mains like Guangdong Chicken and Tianjin Lamb.
Where: 2nd Floor, #3162, 60 feet, 12th Cross Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Defence Colony, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
When: 12 to 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹1,800 for two approx.
5. DYN
DYN is Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks’s new all-day dining destination. So, whether it’s a working lunch, a quiet dinner or a lively brunch, DYN’s kitchen, a living canvas, has got you covered. Dim sums folded to perfection, slow-grilled Middle Eastern veggies, and even a simmering Kerala fish curry will leave you polishing your plates. DYN has a tap bar where cocktails are curated from Indian botanicals and craft beers complement the refined plates.
Where: DYN, Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks
When: 7 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹2800 for two onwards
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6. Baan Phadthai
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Bangkok-based Baan Phadthai, which has been in the Michelin guide for five consecutive years, has now made its debut in Bengaluru! We’re not excited, you are!!! The 50-year-old, Michelin-recognised restaurant is the ‘house of Pad Thai’. Bengalureans, you don’t have to book a flight for a plate of Michelin-worthy Pad Thai, just drive down to Indiranagar, make a reservation for one of its two-hour slots and nosh on their Prawn Phad Thai, made with their special 18-ingredient sauce, Pandan Toast with Coconut Ice Cream and more.
Where: 12th Main Rd, Doopanahalli, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
When: 7 to 12 am
Cost: ₹2000 for two approx.
7. Tommy’s
Giving old-school vibes is Tommy’s, a no-frills neighbourhood bar in Bengaluru, that sits on the same site that nested a watering hole since 1966. Tommy’s pays homage to its storied past, particularly, the legendary HAL Bar where it now stands on. A vibe mistakenly Bangalore, strong drinks and food without fuss is what’s on the cards here. The 120-seater everyday bar has cassette-tiled walls, old-music posters and even a handcrafted Rock-Ola jukebox. Here, nostalgia is celebrated in every decor, every brew and every bite.
Where: 1st floor, No. 89, AM Plaza, HAL Old Airport Rd, Murugeshpalya, Konena Agrahara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560017
When: 6 pm to 12: 3o am
Cost: ₹1400 for two onwards
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8. EDO
ITC Gardenia’s EDO Restaurant & Bar has opened doors with a dynamic concept and refreshed look. Bringing the popular Japanese izakaya culture to Namma Bengaluru, at EDO, small plates offering a deeper, textural cuisine reign supreme. There’s Yaki Nasu( charred eggplant with miso), sweet potato tempura, and a robust Japanese curry, served in a relaxed setting. Let the food, music and art converge and transport you to the buzzing streets of Tokyo!
Where: 1, Residency Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
When: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm and 11:30 pm
Cost: ₹4500 for two onwards
Bengalureans, which of these cool new restaurants in Bengaluru will you visit first this August?
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