12 new restaurants and menus that should be on your must-try list 

We’re just at the cusp of the festive and holiday season, which means it’s the time for indulgence. And with a slew of new openings and exciting new menus across the country, you’re going to be spoilt for choice. Whether it’s a new pizza spot you’re looking for a place to order ready-to-cook sauces from to elevate your weeknight dinners, you’ll find these and more on our curated list. 

Mumbai

The Pantry—Goodness Delivered

The Pantry, the iconic healthy cafe by duo Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir, may have shut its doors, but its delicious offerings live on through their new delivery service called The Pantry—Goodness Delivered. Choose from a range of vegan, gluten-free, and keto dishes like the vegan delight pizza, the zucchini pad thai, or the keto pesto gnocchi. Dessert lovers shouldn’t miss the gluten-free strawberry cheesecake.

Perch—funghi menu

Who said funghi can’t be glam? Perch’s limited-edition menu that is on till mid-November is here to prove otherwise, by highlighting the umami-packed flavours of mushroom. You’ll find more than just the usual sautés and stir-fries on the menu—expect mushroom in your coffee and cocktails as well. 

Ziya, The Oberoi Mumbai 

Ziya, the in-house restaurant of The Oberoi Mumbai is offering a special curated menu by renowned Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia. Dig into a wide range of salads, appetizers, and traditional farsan in addition to mains like murg chandani tikka, Koli fish curry, Kolhapuri vangi, kofta makhni and more. Round off your meal with the extensive dessert section that includes sheerkhurma, coconut ice-cream, and mishti doi. 

Ekaa—new tasting menu

Ekaa, the award-winning restaurant helmed by Chef Niyati Rao, is here with its latest tasting menu, titled ‘Imprint’. It is all about celebrating the moments and memories that leave an impact, or imprint on us. You’ll find courses like the Fresh Fruit, which spotlights the best local and seasonal fruit, and the Hearth, a bread-based dish to Durian, a dish made with Indian durian. 

The Fatty Bao

The Fatty Bao, a much-loved Asian spot in the city, is back after going a revamp. The new avatar features a colourful and eclectic ambiance, along with exciting new offering like a live BBQ station and a poke bowls. Other additions include salmon sushi bake, braised lamb in casserole, and mamenori rolls. 

Skinny Bakes 

If you’re looking to indulge in sweet treats this festive season without compromising on your healthy lifestyle, then Skinny Bakes should be on your speed dial. Their home-made stuffed cookies will win any dessert lover, and they’ll never know that they are vegan and keto-friendly. Try their moreish Nutella stuffed cookies or the dark chocolate stuffed cookies.

Woodside Burger Shop

Woodside Inn has built a name over the past decade and more for serving the best pub grub, and their signature burgers are part of the reason for their popularity. Now, they have a separate delivery kitchen dedicated to serving their famous burgers. Expect unique creations like the Crunchy Pesto Paneer burger, the Goan Pork Chorizo Burger, or the Tokyo Teriyaki Chicken burger.

Pan-India

Burma Burma Pantry

Burma Burma, the restaurant chain known for popularising Burmese cuisine in the country, is here with a special drop just in time for the festive season. If you want to recreate their iconic khowsuey or want to jazz up your everyday meals with some spice and flavour, their new line of ready-to-cook sauces, pastes, and snacks will do the trick. We especially love their khowsuey curry paste and the Maung’s chilli garlic paste, as well as the addictive lotus stem chips.

Bengaluru

Monkey Bar 

Bengaluru’s beloved Monkey Bar is back in an all-new avatar. The gastropub has a new menu that still features its cult favourites like the OTT burgers, in addition to new dishes that are a nod to India’s rich regional cuisine. Even the bar programme spotlights local ingredients and flavours served with the quintessential Monkey Bar twist. 

Conçu 

Hyderabad’s popular French patisserie and cafe Conçu has made its way to Bengaluru, offering their signature desserts in addition to Bengaluru-exclusive favourites like edamame, fava beans and berry tomato brioche, gongura mutton toast, and espresso cheesecake iced coffee. 

Goa

Barfly

Assagao is a culinary hotspot in Goa, with many new restaurants, bars, and cafes coming up almost monthly in the neighbourhood. Barfly is one such all-day dining bar, serving up classic cocktails with a twist as well offering a first-of-its-kind agave bar in Goa. The food complements the bar programme perfectly, with bites like sourdough tartines, seafood ajillo, hummus with French onion glaze and more.

Delhi NCR

Vahdam

Vahdam, the home-grown brand known for its artisanal teas and spices, has its first brick-and-mortar store in New Delhi’s chic Khan Market. Drop by to shop the brand’s unique tea blends, tisanes, spices, and more. 

Camillo’s

Pizza fans, this one’s for you! Camillo's at The Manor by Atelier House Hospitality is a new opening in Delhi slinging Neapolitan style pizza in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.