A good restaurant discovery should give you more than pretty interiors and another version of the same truffle fries. Sometimes it is a bowl of Assamese khar you have never tried; sometimes it is a Chettinad burger that makes you wonder why regional Indian flavours aren’t on more burger menus. And sometimes, frankly, it is a very good cheesecake. From Jaipur’s café and rooftop scene to Pune’s Asian-inspired cocktail bar and Chennai’s dessert counters and Thai kitchens, these ten restaurants bring something different to the table.
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1. Brewtopia Coffee
Brewtopia is for people who treat their coffee order as a personality trait and still want something interesting to eat. The Vaishali Nagar café serves an all-vegetarian menu, but its drinks are where things get especially playful. Think Vietnamese Drip, Thai Coconut Coffee, Espresso Ale, Rosemary Iced Cold Brew and Sunrise Cold Brew, made with pineapple and vanilla. Matcha fans can choose from strawberry, mango and coconut-vanilla versions, while the food menu covers nachos, wraps, pasta and baked treats.
Where: Plot A-3, Ward 21, Near Vaishali Marg, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur
When: 9 AM to 11:30 PM
Cost: ₹1,000 for two (approx.)
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2. Green Feast
Healthy eating can be a little more exciting than a sad bowl of lettuce. Green Feast specialises in vegetarian bowls, wraps and fresh, produce-led meals, with combinations that bring together grains, vegetables, protein and oh-so-punchy dressings. The Avo Protein Bowl combines quinoa, chilli tofu, guacamole, broccoli, pickled cabbage and greens, while the Healthy Burrito Bowl adds paneer, beans, charred corn, pineapple salsa and chipotle dressing. The Mexican Fiesta Bowl, Thai Zen Bowl and Italian Harvest Bowl are worth checking out too.
Where: Plot C-35 A, Lajpat Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur
When: 9:30 AM to 10 PM
Cost: ₹500-₹800 for two (approx.)
3. SkyBeach
SkyBeach brings rooftop dining to Queens Road, with outdoor seating and a menu that jumps between North Indian, Italian and Mexican food. Start with Dahi Ke Kebab, Honey Chilli Potatoes, Crispy Corn or Paneer Tikka, then move on to pizza, pasta, quesadillas or biryani. The appeal is the rooftop setting and broad menu, making it a contender for an evening with friends when nobody can agree on one cuisine.
Where: Rooftop, 328-329 Queens Road, Near Watch Factory, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur
When: 11 AM to 11 PM
Cost: ₹1,700 for two (approx.)
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4. Kowloon Tiger
From the team behind Malaka Spice, Kowloon Tiger brings a Hong Kong alley-inspired aesthetic to Baner. The intimate, 35-seat space leans into neon details and a speakeasy mood, with hip-hop, blues and jazz setting the tone. You can order Chilli Oil Wontons, Bang Bang Cucumbers, Taiwanese Taro Popcorn, Pork Sausage Chilli Fry and Dandan Noodles. Cocktails such as Black Myth, Sister Ping and Dragon Breath add to the late-evening appeal. This is less a quick dinner stop and more a place to settle in, order another plate and see where the night goes.
Where: Lower Ground Floor, S16, One Place, Pancard Club Road, Baner, Pune
When: 4 PM to 1 AM, closed Mondays
Cost: ₹2,200 for two (approx.)
5. People and Co.
Some restaurants make you choose between a pretty setting and food that actually excites you. People and Co. is trying to make sure you get both. Located in Kalyani Nagar, this lively dining spot pairs nature-inspired interiors with a menu that borrows from Asian, Continental and Indian flavours. And the food is certainly not playing it safe. Start with the Pindi Chole Hummus, Raw Banana Galouti or Truffle Kulcha Pocket if you like your familiar favourites with a little reinvention. The Asian-inspired options are equally lip-smacking, particularly the Miso Paneer Robata, Kasundi Chicken Robata and Charred Garlic Prawns. There is also a Watermelon Feta Salad and a Beetroot, Apple and Goat Cheese Salad for those who want something lighter before getting into the main event.
Where: 4, Marigold Complex, Marisoft IT Tech Park, Kalyani Nagar, Pune
When: 11:30 AM to 1:30 AM
Cost: ₹2,500 for two (approx.)
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6. Kalpaasi
Kalpaasi is giving Chettinad flavours a refresh without leaving its regional roots behind. Its newer menu includes a Signature Mutton Chettinad Burger, Chicken Chettinad Burger and Mixed Seafood Burger, with buns flavoured with ingredients such as carrot and ajwain, beetroot and fennel, or coriander and chilli. Its specials include Prawn Ghee Roast Taco Tart and Karuveppilai Prawn Pita. Traditional Chettinad dishes and South Indian staples feature in its broader menu, too. The clever bit is the way familiar regional ingredients are being used in formats you might not expect from a Chettinad kitchen.
Where: New 11, Old 5, Wheat Croft Road, Seetha Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai
When: 12 PM to 11 PM
Cost: ₹600 for two (approx.)
6. Maison Indulgence
Maison Indulgence is a bakery-café for people who have never once regretted ordering dessert first. Its menu includes Decadent Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Crunch Cake, Salted Caramel Cake, Basque Cheesecake, Biscoff Cheesecake and Classic Tres Leches. The Nuts About Tiramisu Tub, layered with coffee-soaked sponge and hazelnut mascarpone, is another standout. There are also macarons, gelato, brownies, pasta and pizza, so the visit need not end with a cake slice! With several pastries priced around ₹190-₹385 and the tiramisu tub at ₹500, it is easy to plan a focused dessert outing.
Where: New 20, Old 18, Ground Floor, Crystal Lawn Complex, 1st Street, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai
When: 12 PM to 12 AM
Cost: ₹1,500 for two (approx.)
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7. Absolute Thai
Absolute Thai has moved to Adyar, bringing its Thai-focused menu to Indira Nagar. The restaurant serves Khao Soi Ramen, Chicken Satay, Tom Yum, Tom Kha, Absolute Pad Thai and Thai Green Curry. Thai Restaurant in Adyar, Chennai. One of the more unusual orders is the Golden Egg Fried Rice, wrapped in a French omelette, while the Charred Chilli Lime Prawns offer a seafood option with plenty of flavour. Finish with Banana Toffee Pudding or order a Thai Iced Tea.
Where: No. 275W, Plot 40, 1st Avenue, Venkata Rathnam Nagar Extension, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Chennai
When: 12 PM to 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM to 11 PM (Monday to Thursday)
12 PM to 11 PM (Friday to Sunday)
Cost: ₹1,500-₹2,000 for two (approx.)
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9. Dravida – South by Cravery
Dravida gives South Indian flavours a contemporary spin, with a menu that moves from fiery starters to substantial hotpots and regional rice dishes. The Jackfruit Ghee Roast is an interesting vegetarian pick, alongside Corn Cheese Vada, Nalla Karam Paneer and Gobi 65. For mains, look for Chitti Muthyalu Pulao, Meen Pollichathu wrapped in banana leaf, Kizhi Parotta and Rasam Hotpot. Even dessert gets a local touch with Carrot Cake with Rabdi, Rabdi Gulab Jamun and Coffee Caramel Custard.
Where: 5th Floor, Sujana One, 210, Road No. 82, Film Nagar, Hyderabad
When: 12 PM to 11 PM
Cost: ₹500 for two (approx.)
10. Aakhol
Aakhol began as a home-kitchen venture and brings Assamese food to a city where the cuisine is still relatively uncommon. The cooking is rooted in regional comfort food rather than heavy or generic gravies. Try Bora Tenga, lentil dumplings served in a sour gravy, or fish curry with bamboo shoots. Other dishes worth looking for include Khar, banana flower stir-fry, Assamese-style fish and pork curries, and black rice kheer. If you are unfamiliar with Assamese food, this is the kind of menu that offers a genuine introduction to the cuisine rather than a token regional dish.
Where: House 1-1/476, Ground Floor, Welfare Society, Main Road, Gandipet, Hyderabad
When: 12:30 PM to 4 PM and 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Cost: ₹1,000 for two (approx.)
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From experimental Chettinad burgers to Assam’s tangy fish curries, these restaurants offer more than another predictable night out!
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FAQs
Which are some of the new restaurants to explore in India?
Some interesting new dining destinations include Brewtopia Coffee, Green Feast and SkyBeach in Jaipur; Kowloon Tiger and People and Co. in Pune; Kalpaasi, Maison Indulgence and Absolute Thai in Chennai; and Dravida - South by Cravery and Aakhol in Hyderabad.
Which new restaurants in Jaipur are worth visiting?
Brewtopia Coffee, Green Feast and SkyBeach are three options to explore in Jaipur. They offer everything from speciality coffee and vegetarian bowls to rooftop dining and multi-cuisine menus.
Which new restaurants in Pune are worth checking out?
Kowloon Tiger and People and Co. are two interesting dining options in Pune. Kowloon Tiger offers Asian-inspired dishes and creative cocktails, while People and Co. serves an eclectic menu spanning Indian, Asian and Continental flavours.
