January 1 might have been the calendar New Year, but most people in the South celebrate it in March or April. In Karnataka, the festival sees elaborate rangoli decorations outside homes, welcoming you into mango and neem-leaf-lined doorways to bring in the new year during spring. The food, most importantly, is cooked to prepare you for life. Made using ingredients that contribute sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavours, it signifies that life ahead also will consist of the same. If you’d like to try, here are the places that are ringing in the New Year with some special dishes for Ugadi.
Ugadi Habbada Shubhaashayagalu! Enjoy Ugadi Feasts Here In Bangalore
Overview
- 1. JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
- 2. Melange, Radisson Blu Bengaluru Outer Ring Road
- 3. La Utsav, Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall
- 4. Café 77 East, Taj Bangalore
- 5. The Trinity Square, Taj MG Road, Bengaluru
- 6. Dakshin, ITC Windsor
- 7. Shangri-La Bengaluru
- 8. Madras Kitchen, Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City
- 9. Cubbon Pavilion At ITC Gardenia
- 10. The Filter Coffee
JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
JW Kitchen at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru is bringing together the culinary traditions of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for Ugadi. Think dishes such as Obbattu (Holige), a variety of dosas served with house-made chutneys, Ugadi Pachadi, Bisibele Bath, Puliyogare, Kosambari and Avial, that celebrate the comfort of a traditional Ugadi feast.
When: March 19 to 22, from 12 noon to 3 PM, and Sunday, 22 March brunch from 12:30 PM to 4 PM
Where: JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, Ashok Nagar
Price: INR 2,750 per person
Melange, Radisson Blu Bengaluru Outer Ring Road
Celebrate Ugadi at Mélange, Radisson Blu Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, with a spread that includes Ugadi Pachadi, Holige (Obbattu), Puliyogare, Coconut Rice, and Kosambari, along with traditional desserts like Payasam to complete the celebratory meal.
When: Thursday, 19 March for lunch
Where: Mélange, Radisson Blu Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli
Price: INR 2,599 per person
La Utsav, Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall
This Ugadi, La Utsav at Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall is offering a spread that features a selection of festive specialities, including Ugadi Pachadi, Sakkarai Pongal, Banana Appam, Mavinakayi Chitranna, and Gutti Vankaya Kura.
When: Thursday, 19 March from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: La Utsav, Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall, Nagavarapalya
Price: INR 2,300 per person
Café 77 East, Taj Bangalore
Café 77 East, located within Taj Bangalore, is doing a specially curated festive brunch inspired by the traditional philosophy of Shadruchulu or the six tastes of life. From Ugadi Pachadi to Kadale Bele Kosambari and Raw Mango Kosambari, there’s a lot to feast on.
When: Thursday, 19 March from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: Cafe 77 East, Taj Bangalore, Gangamuthanahalli
Price: INR 2,750 per person
The Trinity Square, Taj MG Road, Bengaluru
This Ugadi, The Trinity Square at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, is offering a festive spread that includes cherished Ugadi classics such as Ugadi Pachadi, Garelu, and Mavidikai Pappu. Finish your feast with Bele Obattu or Kai Obattu.
When: Thursday, 19 March from 12:30 PM to 3 PM
Where: The Trinity Square, Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, Sivanchetti Gardens
Price: INR 3,750 per person
Dakshin, ITC Windsor
Dakshin at ITC Windsor is celebrating Ugadi with a thoughtfully curated festive menu that features everything from Ugadi Pachadi to Mavinkai Kosambri and Hannu Dose. There’s also Obbattu and Sabakki Payasa as part of the spread.
When: Thursday, 19 March from 12:30 PM to 3 PM and 7 PM to 11:30 PM
Where: Dakshim, ITC Windsor, Vasanth Nagar
Price: INR 3,525 per person
Shangri-La Bengaluru
Shangri-La Bengaluru is hosting specially curated Ugadi dining experiences at b Café and Ssaffron. The festive spread at b Café features regional favourites such as Alasandala Garelu, Gongura Kodi Vepudu, Mavadikaya Pappu, and Paneer Ghee Roast, while at Saffron, there’s an Ugadi Thali, with Panakam, Vankaya Kothimeera Karam, Mamidikaya Mudda Pappu, Nimmakaya Annam and Avara Kalu Pulao.
When: Thursday, 19 March from 12:30 PM to 3 PM
Where: Shangri-La, Vasanth Nagar
Price: INR 2,000 upwards per person
Madras Kitchen, Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City
Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City is doing a specially curated festive dining experience at Madras Kitchen to celebrate Ugadi. From Ugadi Pachadi to Panakam, the festive spread features all the traditional fare that you’d expect.
When: Thursday, 19 March from 12 noon to 11 PM
Where: Madras Kitchen, Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City, Ashok Nagar
Price: INR 1,995 per person
Cubbon Pavilion At ITC Gardenia
ITC Gardenia at Cubbon Pavilion are putting together a traditional feast to celebrate the beginning of the new year with Ugadi. This year, a traditional banana leaf service will feature time-honoured delicacies such as vadas, Obbattu, Mavinakkai Anna, Bale Hannu Dose, and Badanekai Kaazhu Gojju.
When: Thursday, 19 March from 1 PM to 4 PM
Where: Cubbon Pavilion, ITC Gardenia, Ashok Nagar
Price: INR 3,000 per person
The Filter Coffee
The Filter Coffee is doing an Ugadi feast that will be served on a banana leaf with the menu featuring classics such as Benne Masala Dosa, Bisibele Bath, Mavinakayi Chithranna, Mangalore Cucumber Sambar, Mysore Rasam, Shunti Huli, Obbattu with Thenginakayi Haalu, Shavige Payasa, and Dharwad Peda.
When: Thursday, 19 March, all day
Where: The Filter Coffee, all locations
Price: INR 599 per person
