Bengaluru is a city that always demands more from its restaurateurs. Home to well-travelled and discerning foodies, the restaurants that grab eyeballs and build a cocoon of loyalists are the ones that are willing to innovate, and lay emphasis on offering a well-rounded experience rather than just brews and bites. In this month’s ‘new restaurants to visit in Bengaluru’ guide, you’ll find an American-style burger diner, an avant-garde Chinese destination, and the city’s first audiophile bar amongst other exciting choices.
8 New Restaurants To Visit In Bengaluru
1. Yan Yan
The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore’s Lantern has been revamped into Yan Yan, an avant-garde Chinese restaurant. A moniker that means ‘feast for the eyes’ in Chinese, brings together the distinct flavours of Hunan, Sichuan, Hakka and Canton regions of China on your plate. Flavours that are celebrated for their depth and complexity. Like the name suggests, the dishes are a feast for the eyes, where guests are invited into a warm, elegant space for an unforgettable culinary storytelling.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore, 99, Residency Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
When: 12 pm to 3 pm; 6 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹6500 for two approx.
2. Flax Cafe
After running 9 successful cloud kitchens in Mumbai, Flax Healthy Living has opened its flagship cafe in Bengaluru. Say hello to Flax Cafe! The full-service cafe offers comforting meals that are designed to serve wellness-conscious and health-focused guests. From Couscous Upma to Flax-style Thatte Idli to gliten-free protein wraps and smoothies, the dishes are packed with clean, healthy ingredients.
Where: 3169 – A, Paramhansa Yogananda, 12th Cross Rd, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
When: 9 am to 12 am
Cost: ₹800 for two approx.
3. Gochujang
GOPIZZA’s latest venture is a Korean street food brand tucked in the Phoenix Mall of Asia. An ode to Korea’s fermented red chilli paste, Gochujang is exactly what Korean street food is all about: crispy, spicy, nostalgic goodness. There’s molten cheesy corn dogs, Korean fried chicken, juicy dumplings, boba teas and even fiery tteobokki, which are hard to come by. This is one of the hot and happening new restaurants in Bengaluru you must check out!
Where: 3rd floor Food Court, Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bengaluru
When: 11 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹699 for two approx.
4. Smash Guys
The team behind Bengaluru’s beloved Paris Panini and The Pizza Bakery have now brought in the city’s first American-style burger diner, Smash Guys. Think diner-style booths, live kitchen counter setting and a casual wine bar. Devour multiple burger styles right under one roof. Walk into Smash Guys and the sounds of sizzling patties, fizzy sodas and energetic pass calls will instantly pump you up. Try the Magic Mushroom, OG American Cheeseburger and the Old Monk Chocolate Mousse!
Where: 948, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Appareddipalya, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038
When: 6 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1700 for two approx.
5. RIKO
While Mumbai has been hit with the Peruvian fine-dining fever, Bengaluru is yet to catch up! And entering with a buzz in the city is RIKO, the city’s new Peruvian Latin restaurant. An ode to Peru’s deep gastronomic traditions, RIKO introduces Indian diners to a cuisine that’s fire-led and a space that’s intimate. Every plate is meticulously crafted in a live-fire kitchen to stir the senses and hold the attention. There’s an unfiltered focus on food, and that’s refreshing.
Where: Level 2, Concorde, UB City, 1, Vittal Mallya Rd, KG Halli, D’ Souza Layout, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
When: 7 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹2,200 for two approx.
Also Read: I Found Pune-Style Cream Rolls At This Place In Bengaluru And They Took Me Back In Time
6. Cahoots
Spread across 7,500 sq. ft, Cahoots is Brigade Road’s newest restaurant and cocktail bar. The restaurant’s velvet booths, amber lighting and cosy intimate corners beckon you to let your hair down and just unwind. Taking you in on the experience are cocktails crafted by India’s leading mixologist, Yangdup Lama. From Scandal in the South that pushes the bar with sambar cordial to Daylight Robbery with habanero tincture, the cocktails will grab your attention. For bites, dig into puliyogare arancini and bhoot jolokia tacos.
Where: Ground Floor, No 48/1, Brigade Rd, near McDonald’s, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
When: 11 am to 1 am
Cost: ₹2,500 for two approx.
7. Middle Room
Bengaluru’s first audiophile bar has dropped, and we couldn’t have been more excited. Tucked within the Courtyard, Middle Room is a bar designed for deep listening. In fact the entire space is carefully designed to ensure guests have an exceptional audiophile experience. This intimate bar is inspired by Japanese jazz kissas, and the acoustics, speaker placement, and layout are reflections of the same. Come for the music, stay for the food and leave with the brews tingling in your taste buds.
Where: The Courtyard, 105, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Rd, opp. Corporation Bank, Raja Ram Mohanroy Extension, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027
When: 5 pm to 11:30 pm ( Reserve tables in 2-hr slots here)
Cost: ₹2000 for two approx.
Also Read: CT Exclusive: Under The Starry Night, Van Gogh Show In Bengaluru Hit Me With A Wave Of Melancholy
8. Coffee Mechanics
At Coffee Mechanics, Bellandur’s newest cafe, cold brews, pour-overs, macarons and madelines will welcome you. The elegant interiors will make you feel at ease while the whiff of freshly brewed coffee brings the essence of the city’s robust coffee culture in a cup. Make yourself comfortable in a corner with an interesting read and let the cafe’s brews and bites make your evening special.
Where: Bellandur, 11 Point Club, Kadubeesanahalli, Bangalore – 560103
When: 10 am to 9:30 pm
Cost: ₹700 for two approx.
Bengalureans, which of these new restaurants in Bengaluru are you most keen to visit? Is it the American-style burger diner, the new Peruvian hotspot in town or the Chinese fine-dine paradise?
Cover Image Courtesy: Supplied
For more such snackable content, interesting discoveries and the latest updates on food, travel and experiences in your city, download the Curly Tales App. Download HERE.