New In Town: Trending Places To Eat And Shop In Bangalore

Subko's flagship store, Ajji House, in the city is inside a restored 70-year-old bungalow in The Courtyard. The charming double-stories space has all your usual Subko suspects—Specialty Coffee, Sourdough, Craft Viennoiseri, and Fine Cacao. 

Timings: 9:30 AM to 10 PM daily 

Peruvian plates, craft cocktails, and Nikkei cuisine is what's on offer at Los Cavos. Dig into Hamachi Tiradito, Los Cavos Ceviche, and Gochujang Carbonara. Pair these with Latin American-inspired cocktails such as Pisco Sour, Picante, Chilcano, and Mexican Revivor. 

Timings: 7 PM to Midnight on Monday to Friday and 12 Noon to 4 PM and 7 PM to midnight on Saturday and Sunday

The fourth outlet of Nasi and Mee features a live sushi bar with a first-of-its-kind Omakase dinner experience available on pre-booking. Set inside a tropical Borneo jungle-theme space, the Southeast Asian restaurant brings in its classics such as Singapore Chicken Rice to Nasi Lemak, and Iced Milo to Thai Bubble Tea. 

Timings: 12 Noon to 11 PM daily 

Ponram is a 50-year-old brand from Dindigul and with its first foray into the city, it brings delicacies of Dindigul and more. With specially sourced meat and spices from in-house farms, dig into flavourful mutton biriyani, mutton chukka, and signature offal side dishes. 

Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM daily 

There's a new pizzeria in town and it goes by the name Serious Slice. Serving wood-fired pizzas, panuozzos, and sourdough garlic bread, it's a piece of Naples and Italy. The space has booths for dates and a central community table for larger groups. Plus, the open kitchen allows you to watch pizza-making firsthand. 

Timings: 12 Noon to Midnight 

La Gioia brings the South Italy experience with classic dishes such as Bruschetta Alle Melanzane, Puccia Sole Della Puglia, Lasagna Alla Bolognese, and Melanzane in Agrodolce. There's wine on the menu, an Insta-worthy space complete with plenty of photo-op spaces, and authentic Tiramisu. 

Timings: 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM daily 

Located on top of the 19th floor and overlooking the iconic Cubbon Park, Botany is an all-day bar serving up dishes such as Butter Chicken Pizza, Bok Choy Wrap Sui Mai, and Soft Shell Crab Bao. To go with your merriments, there's Naughty Lucy and whiskey-based Japanese Samurai. 

Timings: 12 Noon to 1 AM daily 

Maize & Malt is the newest brewery in town and it features a maze-like design with walkover bridges, winding pathways, and massive seating for 1,200 guests. Don't miss out on The Speakeasy, an indoor cocktail bar and event space. The menu is a mixed bag of popular finger food that works for everyone along with a selection of Anglo-India fare. 

Timings: 11:30 AM to midnight 

Serving up New York-style hand-tossed pizza, the pizzeria features a compact menu with options such as Bura-ta-ta-ta, and Pick Me Up which features a N’duja—a soft Chorizo-like sausage from Italy. The Trifecta pizza features three house-made sauces —rich tomato, aromatic pesto, and decadent vodka. Pair these with Buffalo chicken wings and lamb meatballs.

Timings: 12:30 PM to 4 PM and 7 PM to Midnight on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 12:30 PM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Tuesday closed. 

Mumbai’s premium patisserie, Deliciae by Bunty Mahajan has launched in Bangalore with its flagship bakery in Indiranagar. They serve custom celebration cakes, wedding cakes, fresh seasonal fruit cakes and desserts. Don't miss out on the Biscoff Cheesecake, Belgian Chocolate Cake, Almond Nougat Cake, and Tiramisu Gateau. 

Timings: 11 AM to 9 PM daily 

The aviation-themed restaurant spans three floors and overlooks the HAL Airport. With a menu that blends local flavours, international plating, and inventive craft cocktails, there's plenty to look forward to. Oh and did we say they have a dance floor and themed parties? 

Timings: 12 Noon to 12:30 AM daily  

Touted to be the city's (and the country's) first Malaysian eatery, Kopitiam Lah serves Malaysian classics for breakfast and lunch. Dig into Kaya Toast, Steamed Eggs, Char Sui Bao, Rendang and Nasi Lemak. Don't miss out on their bakery goodies including Egg Tarts and Rendang Puffs. 

Timings: 8:30 AM to 5 PM on Tuesday to Sunday. Monday closed. 

Lucky Chan's newest outlet in Bellandur brings bestsellers such as dim sum, sushi, and fortune cookies along with new items on the menu and an innovative way to enjoy sushi at home – Sushi Time Box. Don't miss out on their cocktail menu such as Mango Sticky Rice and Tokyo Heatwave.

Timings: 12 Noon to 11 PM daily 

The newest ramen spot in Bangalore serves up chicken and vegetarian broth-based ramen including their signature Kazan Ramen. The Kazan Ramen is dry ramen served in a hot stone bowl and the broth is poured into it. The Kara Miso Ramen and Tori Paitan Ramen definitely hit the spot. Plus, they also make their ramen noodles in-house. 

Timings: 12 Noon to 11 PM daily  

Idylll serves up regional Indian plates and craft cocktails in a space that pays homage to the celebratory structures of Jaipur. Think brown hues, monolithic monotone walls, kombuchas and dishes from Rajasthan, Kashmir, Lucknow, Orissa, and Maharashtra.

Timings: 12 Noon to 1 AM daily 

The Caffeine Baar's newest spot in the city introduces house specials such as Malty Mocha and Iced Coconut Vanilla Latte to the innovative Frozen Cherry. Signature dishes such as the Korean Chickpea Sandwich and Whipped Feta with slow-roasted Tomatoes are also on the menu. Plus, they have outdoor seating as well.

Timings: 8 AM to 11 PM

Chowman's eighth outlet in Bangalore features a cosy set-up and is located in Sahakarnagar. From Chinese to Korean, and Burmese to Japanese, there's a lot to pick from. Khao Suey, Steamed Chicken in Chinese Greens, to some famous Kolkata specials like Kolkata Style Chilli Chicken, and Mixed Meat Fried Rice are some of our favourites. 

Timings: 12 Noon to Midnight

Underdoggs Sports Bar could be your next spot to watch everything from the Premier League to Formula 1. They feature multiple large-screen TVs along with an extensive selection of craft beers and cocktails that should keep the energy high. On the menu, there are classic pub favourites to innovative dishes for grub. Plus, arcade games, trivia nights, live performances and contests are something to look forward to. 

Timings: 12 noon to 1 AM

General Items is a design store showcasing homeware, kitchen, lifestyle and decor products from independent brands and designers across India. It is the first brick-and-mortar store by Tiipoi, the design studio based out of London and Bangalore, and sells some of their homeware products such as planters, Longpi cookware, and brassware. The store also has products from designers such as Claymen, Nerikomi Block Cats Curios from Tosha Jagad, and even books from authors such as Archana Pidathala.

Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Mondays. 

The Meat Pantry by Cambay Tiger is where you can head to get a selection of cold cuts, fresh seafood and meat including duck, and condiments. They also have marinades, and ready-to-cook options if you are looking to cut down on the prep time. 

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM

Zara's opened up at Phoenix Mall of Asia and it's a concept store spread over 36,000 square feet. It features the familiar large, clean and neutral space vibe that Zara is known for. All the latest collections will be featured here along with several tech upgrades to offer customers an integrated experience with the brand's online platform.

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM