Local Eats Edit: New Restaurant Launches, Outlets and Menus This Week!

For this week's Local Eats Edit, we bring you the finest restaurants!  India's culinary scene is constantly evolving — and 2026 is already shaping up to be a flavourful year. Whether you’re in the mood for fine dining, street-style dishes, or just a perfect cup of coffee, here’s a look at the newest spots in town that everyone’s talking about. 

Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake Mousse Cup by 12AM Stories

Indulgence comes in layers. The Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake Mousse Cup from 12AM Stories brings together velvety smooth cheesecake mousse with the signature caramelised crunch of Lotus Biscoff biscuits. Each spoonful balances creamy richness with a spiced, buttery crumble that melts perfectly on the palate.

Café Swasthya Opens Its Second Delhi Outlet

Café Swasthya opened its second outlet in Kailash Colony, South Delhi, on January 20, 2026. The space extended the café’s wellness-led approach, drawing from Ayurvedic principles and conscious design. The interiors reflected a continuation of the brand’s sustainability-focused aesthetic rooted in Indian architectural references.

Drift Introduces Breakfast and Updated Its Café-to-Cocktail Menu

Drift at Nilaya Anthology, Mumbai, introduced a daily breakfast service alongside an expanded all-day menu. The offering included health-forward bowls, comfort classics, desserts, and grab-and-go items, supported by a refreshed beverage programme. The update reinforced Drift’s positioning across coffee, cocktails, and ingredient-led drinks, including matcha- and coffee-focused formats.

MOK at Novotel Kolkata Launches a Reimagined Menu

The Ministry of Kebabs (MOK) at Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences unveiled a reworked menu centred on fire-led cooking and regional kebab traditions. The menu highlighted tandoor, sigree, and tawa techniques through vegetarian and non-vegetarian preparations. Tableside elements and live-fire presentation shaped the dining experience.

Vender Hosts a One-Night Bar Takeover at The Leela Hyderabad

Taiwan-based cocktail bar Vender hosted a one-night takeover at The Library Bar, The Leela Hyderabad, on February 7, 2026. The event introduced Southeast Asian and Singapore-inspired cocktail narratives to the city. The collaboration marked Vender’s first appearance within India’s hospitality landscape.

tóa 66 Presents a Valentine’s Thai Vegetarian Tasting

tóa 66 curated a seven-course Thai vegetarian tasting menu for Valentine’s season in Mumbai. The experience followed traditional Thai pacing, combining familiar street-style dishes with refined interpretations. Beverage pairings included wine-based cocktails and zero-proof options designed to complement the tasting format.

33&BREW Opens in Brookfield, Bengaluru

33&BREW opened in Brookfield as India’s first vinyl microbrewery, combining craft beer with analogue music culture. The space housed an in-house brewery, rotating tap list, and a vinyl-led design concept inspired by sound and motion. Brewing operations were led by master brewer Stephen Nelsen.

MISU Opens a New Outlet on St. Marks Road, Bengaluru

 launched its newest outlet on St. Marks Road in Bengaluru’s Central Business District. The location reflected a design-forward evolution of the brand while retaining its pan-Asian comfort-driven menu. An expanded beverage programme featuring soju, sake, cocktails, and alcohol-free options anchored the evening-led experience.

The Penang Table Hosts a Malaysia–Sri Lanka Culinary Pop-Up

The Penang Table to host its first collaborative pop-up, Gang of Penang, from February 16 to 28, 2026. The menu brought together Malaysian and Sri Lankan flavours through a limited-edition offering curated with Lisa’s Lanka. The collaboration explored shared spice traditions and coastal cooking techniques.

CAVORE Opens on Residency Road, Bengaluru

CAVORE opened on Residency Road as a dining-first nightlife destination designed to evolve through the evening. The space transitioned from a relaxed dining atmosphere into a music-led late-night setting. The menu and bar programme focused on narrative-driven dishes and cocktails rooted in Indian flavours.

Chef Flor Camorlinga Hosts a One-Night Takeover at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore

Chef Flor Camorlinga, the force behind Michelin BibGourmand–recognised and Best Wine Bar, awarded Plonk in Mexico City, comes to Southern India for a one-night-only dining experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. Presented as a collaborative pop-up, the menu is co-created by Chef Flor and the culinary team at The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore, led by Executive Chef Saurabh Tyagi. 

Luma Fertility and Kitchen Garden by Suzette Launches a Fertility-Focused Menu ‘The Fertility Table’

Luma Fertility and Kitchen Garden by Suzette reimagined everyday dining through The Fertility Table, positioned as India’s first fertility-focused dining menu. The initiative reflected a growing shift in fertility conversations, where food was increasingly recognised as part of everyday reproductive wellbeing rather than a purely clinical intervention. 

Sky City Mall Introduces Special Strawberry Festival, Fest-O-Berry

This season, Sky City Mall celebrates the Fest-O-Berry, a special strawberry festival happening on February 14 and 15 in Borivali. Step into a vibrant, strawberry-themed setup filled with fresh aromas, interactive décor, and over 25+ delicious strawberry treats. From refreshing berry drinks and chocolate-dipped delights to indulgent favourites like London’s iconic Strawberry Chocolate, there is something surprising waiting for every craving.

Discover the World of Stews at Lush, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel

Comfort finds its finest expression in a well-crafted stew, and this February, Lush at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel celebrated a month-long culinary showcase. Highlights include the Vegetable Steamer Stew, Paya Stew, Kerala’s fragrant Kozhi Stew served with lace-like string hoppers; the soulful Brown Stew Chicken, and more.