Somewhere between that first sibling squabble and the moment you catch your brother quietly slipping you your favourite chocolate, the day of Raksha Bandhan has always meant more than the thread. It’s a ritual, wrapped in memories, some messy, many loud, all deeply personal. Ties may stretch, evolve, and even fray with time, but Raksha Bandhan is where the knots get retied, sometimes silently over a plate of steaming rajma-chawal, sometimes while fighting over the last piece of barfi. This year, that emotional palette is meeting its culinary match. Across India, restaurants, cafés, and kitchens are stepping into the frame, not to replace tradition, but to expand it. The simple home-cooked feast has a worthy counterpart now: curated Raksha Bandhan menus that understand the weight this day carries. These are thoughtful, intimate, and opulent food moments built around the idea of siblinghood.
Here Is A List Of 10 Raksha Bandhan Menus Honouring Sibling Love
Raksha Bandhan Menus Across Mumbai
1. Joshi House
In the heart of Worli, Joshi House lays out a five-course Raksha Bandhan menu that’s both soulful and striking in its execution. The experience opens with Moringa Shorba or Paya Nihari, setting a tone that’s more restorative than routine. Then comes a Sweet Potato Shammi Chaat, which is equal parts nostalgic and contemporary. This is followed by a choice of inventive small plates, from Mushroom Galouti Puff to the unapologetically rich Kheema Kachori. Mains dial up the indulgence with Laal Maas, Kolmi Crab Sukka, or Truffle Palak Saag crowned with burrata. And then, the dessert is a showstopping Ghevar layered with kulfi, rabdi, and seasonal fruit that’s crafted to pull siblings into shared bites and flashbacks.
Where: VB Worlikar Marg, Worli Village, MIG Colony, Adarsh Nagar, Mumbai
When: 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Cost: ₹2,000–2,500 for two (approx.)
2. The Westin Mumbai Garden City
There are hotel brunches, and then there’s what The Westin Mumbai does for Raksha Bandhan. August 9 is about an extended lunch that allows stories to unspool over clinking glasses. August 10 ups the tempo with a full-scale brunch experience with their Diwani Handi, Pindi Chole, and Badaami Kashmiri Dum Aloo, all served with a whisper of nostalgia.
Where: The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Goregaon East
When: 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: ₹2975- ₹4999 for two approx.
Raksha Bandhan Menus Across Kolkata
3. Ministry Of Kebabs, Novotel
Kolkata’s Novotel steps up with a Raksha Bandhan experience that doesn’t tiptoe around the idea of celebration. Ministry of Kebabs curates a lunch where festive drama unfolds in the details: Galouti Kebabs on mini sheermal, Butter Chicken Biryani plated with elegance, and Paneer Lababdar that feels dressed for the occasion. The menu makes space for global classics too like Tabbouleh, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and Pavlova, because not all siblings stick to the same palate. Kids get DIY rakhi crafts, adults get nostalgic with live stations, and everyone walks away with a smile.
Where: Ministry of Kebabs, Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, CF Block, Action Area-I, Newtown, Kolkata
When: 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: ₹3,800 for two approx.
4. La Vanakam
It serves Podi Tatte Idli and the Chilli Oil Cheese Dosa, which does exactly what it promises: melts, bites, and stays in memory. There’s Tomato Rice, Malabar Paratha and a rich Chettinad Curry, which is unapologetically spiced. And then there’s North India on a platter with Bharwan Tandoori Aloo that’s stuffed like a secret, Paneer Tikka with char in all the right places, and Hara Bhara Kebabs that prove green doesn’t have to be boring. But the real standoff is in the kulchas, their Cream Cheese Truffle Kulcha is all shades of lip-smacking deliciousness.
Where:10 Wood Street, Ground Floor, Kolkata
When: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Cost: ₹600 for two approx.
5. Ambrosia
Ambrosia’s Rakhi table is a vivid conversation between familiar Indian comfort and confident global flair. Avocado Pizza meets Chola-Kulcha Pockets in a lineup that flows from layered salads to indulgent mains, each with its own identity. The Gondhoraj Momos are delicately citrussy, while the Paneer Makhani Biryani arrives warm, buttery, and just dramatic enough. But it’s dessert that underlines the story: a Kunafa Pistachio Cake with the elegance of restraint and a tiramisu so featherlight, it borders on theatrical.
Where: 90/B Hazra Road, near UCO Bank and Maharashtra Niwas, Kolkata
When: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: ₹1,000 for two approx.
Raksha Bandhan Menus Across Bengaluru
6. KOKO
KOKO doesn’t do “festive specials” in the traditional sense. For Raksha Bandhan, they roll out a one-day-only brunch that fuses contemporary Cantonese and Japanese plates with a theatrical Asian bar program. This brunch feels more like a high-gloss reunion than a seasonal menu. Imagine sushi rolls topped with caviar, truffle-laced dim sum, and chilli-oil wontons from a live bar.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: ₹4,800 for two approx.
7. Neo Kitchen
On August 10th, their “Flavourful Bonds” spread unfolds like a cinematic tribute to Raksha Bandhan: live counters humming with global and Indian fare, bespoke desserts, and handcrafted cocktails laid out in a celebratory choreography. What separates it from the ordinary is the atmosphere. There’s an elegant Rakhi-tying booth here too, with gajras, nail art and more!
Where: Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, Bengaluru
When: 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: ₹3,100 for two approx.
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Raksha Bandhan Menus Across Delhi
8. Aflatoon
Their Raksha Bandhan menu expands on the brand’s “Classics” category, offering kebabs, gravies, and biryanis that speak in fluent North Indian. You’ll find the dependable warmth of Hara Bhara Kebabs, the unapologetic comfort of Kadhi-Chawal, and biryanis that are regal as ever. But if you’re in the mood for a curveball, their “Truly Twisted” signatures like Chilli Kadai Paneer, Butter Garlic Seekh, and Lotus Stem Shammi still push boundaries.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: Delivery available daily during operational hours
Cost: ₹700 for two approx.
9. Samosa Singh
In a world of gourmet menus, Samosa Singh makes a persuasive case for the power of snacky food. This Rakhi, the QSR brand steps up with hard-to-ignore offers: Flat 25% off on the entire menu, plus milkshake BOGOs and savings of up to ₹200, all across its offline stores. But more than the offers, it’s the brand’s clarity of purpose that stands out. With their plethora of samosa varieties, from Punjabi Aloo Samosa to Masala Corn Samosa, Kadhai Paneer Samosa and more, you’re in for a festive treat.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Cost: ₹400 for two people approx.
Raksha Bandhan Menus Across Hyderabad
10. Food Exchange, Novotel
At Novotel Hyderabad, the sibling celebration turns into a warm-hearted culinary affair. Their Raksha Bandhan brunch isn’t just a buffet, it’s a moment stitched together with quiet music and a photo corner designed for smiles. The spread leans confidently into traditional Indian comfort, where each dish is plated with royalty-like homestyle biryanis, celebratory sweets, and chaat that is absolutely lip-smacking.
Where: Food Exchange, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, HICC Complex, Cyberabad Post Office, Kothaguda, Hyderabad
When: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Cost: for two (approx.): ₹4,000
If you think about Raksha Bandhan in its truest essence, it’s about showing up. Sometimes with a rakhi, sometimes with a gift and very often with special and festive food menus. And for siblings who’ve built an entire language of love out of shared snacks, kitchen stories, and unspoken gestures, that feels exactly right.
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