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. 

Scarlett House Celebrates Nostalgia with The Red Brunch

Scarlett House, Bandra, introduced The Red Brunch as a nostalgia-led weekend experience blending comfort food, playful indulgence, and curated cocktails. The brunch featured signature dishes, a live mimosa bar, and nostalgia-inspired drinks by Fay Barretto that leaned into memory and mood.

Pizza No Cap, Bengaluru, Debuts A Dough-First Pizza Workshop

Pizza No Cap debuted in Bengaluru as a chef-led, dough-first pizza workshop by Rahul Singh, Siddharth Nest, and Vichita Kumar. The space centred on slow fermentation, evolving recipes, and a process-driven approach where dough experimentation remained the core philosophy. 

Journal Bombay x Trove Announce a Coffee Brewing & Tasting Experience

Journal Bombay partnered with Trove Experiences to host a coffee appreciation session rooted in slow learning and sensory awareness. The experience focused on Indian estate coffees, roast profiles, and the evolving preferences of modern coffee drinkers. Participants explored flavour, body, and brewing nuances in an educational yet relaxed format.

The Second House, Goa Hosts Agung Prabowo Bar Takeover

The Second House hosted Agung Prabowo of Penicillin, Hong Kong, for a one-night sustainable bar takeover. Known for zero-waste bartending and ingredient-led cocktails, the showcase reflected his layered and technical approach to mixology. The event offered Goa’s bar audience access to a globally respected voice in contemporary cocktail culture.

8ish, Mumbai to Host Ginger.Lily India Bar Takeover

8ish welcomed Singapore’s Ginger.Lily Bar for its first-ever India takeover led by Assistant Bar Manager Michael Mendoza. The three-cocktail showcase explored the five senses through flavour-led compositions inspired by familiar dishes and pop culture. The evening highlighted sustainable bartending and multi-sensory cocktail storytelling.

Supa San Collaborates with Long Finish

Supa San collaborated with Delhi’s cult ramen brand Long Finish for a three-day pop-up celebrating high-craft ramen and mazemen. Chef Kunal Dogra’s menu featured slow-simmered broths, handmade noodles, and MSG-free ingredient sourcing. The experience fused Japanese izakaya energy with precise, comforting bowls designed for serious ramen enthusiasts.

Shao Celebrates the Lunar New Year with the Spring Jade Festival

Shao marked the Lunar New Year with the Spring Jade Festival, a limited-period seven-course menu rooted in symbolism and tradition. The menu featured dumplings, Sichuan classics, festival noodles, and desserts associated with prosperity and longevity. Designed for shared dining, the experience reflected reunion, renewal, and cultural storytelling at the table.

JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Presents Ramadan Nights

JW Kitchen presented Ramadan Nights as an expansive Iftar-inspired evening spread centred on abundance and slow dining. The experience included traditional starters, shawarma, biryani, mezze, and Arabic desserts prepared live and served communally. The format emphasised warmth, ritual, and the spirit of gathering during the holy month.

KMCY, Sheraton Grand Pune Celebrates Chinese New Year

KMCY celebrated its debut Chinese New Year with a festive menu symbolising luck, prosperity, and indulgence. The spread moved from soups and dim sum to Peking duck, lobster, and longevity noodles. Complimentary fortune cookies and symbolic dishes reinforced the celebratory and cultural narrative of the festival.

Yàn Yǎn, The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore Announces Chinese New Year Menu

Yàn Yǎn unveiled its first Chinese New Year menu as a refined, tradition-led culinary celebration. The experience combined lion dance performances, symbolic soups, dim sum, and luxurious mains crafted for shared dining. The menu balanced theatrical presentation with elegant, heritage-inspired flavours.

By the Blue, Grand Mercure Bangalore Introduces Taste of Magadh

By the Blue introduced Taste of Magadh, a curated regional showcase by Chef Rachna Prasad. The menu featured Litti Chokha, Champaran Mutton, Dal Pitha, and traditional desserts rooted in Magadh’s culinary heritage. The experience positioned regional cuisine as storytelling through slow-cooked, authentic dishes.

MoMo Café, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport – Sweety Da Swad

MoMo Café hosted Sweety Da Swad, a Punjabi comfort food showcase curated by Chef Sweety Singh. The menu featured indulgent classics like Makhanwalla Kukkad, Palak Kofta, and Dal-e-Shahi alongside nostalgic desserts. The menu is available from February 20 to March 1, between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM, and from February 22 to March 1, from 11:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 

Yoichi by Shiro, Bengaluru, Launches a Southeast Asian Thali Launch

Yoichi by Shiro launched what it described as the world’s first Southeast Asian Thali in Bengaluru. The platter combined curries, stir-fries, and regional staples into a structured, multi-flavour dining format. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions reflected layered regional storytelling through a familiar thali presentation.

Bhojanam Hyderabad, Opens Flagship Restaurant

Bhojanam opened its flagship restaurant in Jubilee Hills as an immersive Telugu cuisine concept. The dining format explored regional identities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana through generational recipes and home-style dishes. The large-format space framed the experience as a cultural culinary trail rather than a conventional restaurant.

Loya Introduces The Paanch Cocktail Journey

Loya introduced the Paanch cocktail menu inspired by the five elements, five senses, and five philosophical tenets of the brand. The drinks used heirloom botanicals, Indian spirits, and modern techniques to create layered flavour narratives. Even the zero-proof selections followed the same craft-forward and culturally rooted approach.

The Great Wall, The Leela Mumbai – Feast of Fortune

The Great Wall at The Leela Mumbai presented Feast of Fortune as a Lunar New Year celebration grounded in tradition and refined hospitality. The menu featured handcrafted appetisers, signature soups, and classic Chinese preparations served in an elegant garden-facing setting. The experience blended cultural authenticity with the hotel’s luxury dining identity.

BarQat, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar – Ramadan Dastarkhawn-e-Haleem

BarQat unveiled Ramadan Dastarkhawn-e-Haleem as a month-long celebration of slow-cooked heritage and Iftar traditions. The menu explored regional variations of haleem, including Deccani, Nizami, and seafood adaptations. The experience emphasised nourishment, abundance, and the communal spirit of breaking fast.

Baglami Introduces Chinese New Year Special Menu

Baglami introduced a limited-edition Chinese New Year menu blending Asian accents with European finesse. The menu moved between brioche katsu sandos, gochujang-led pizzas, ramen pasta, and refined desserts. The showcase leaned into contrast, indulgence, and experimental flavour pairings.

Sector 144, JP Nagar Launches Longest Weekend Brunch

Sector 144 launched its all-day weekend brunch centred on an extensive à la carte menu of over 200 dishes. The rooftop setting, skyline views, and flexible dining pace positioned it as a leisurely social experience. The menu balanced Indian classics, global comfort food, and indulgent desserts.

BeeYoung Brewgarden x Burgrill – Grill & Chill 2.0

BeeYoung Brewgarden collaborated with Burgrill for Grill & Chill 2.0, a flavour-forward evening of grills, burgers, and craft brews. The menu featured comfort bites like Korean Fried Chicken Burgers, beer-smoked sandwiches, and loaded fries. The event combined a lively brewpub atmosphere with a curated, limited-time dining experience.

SOCIAL Launches New Drink - Grenade

SOCIAL launched Grenade, a ready-to-drink cocktail lineup that introduces a bold new way to drink at the bar; one that is as easy and approachable as ordering a beer, but with a classic SOCIAL twist. Shaped like a grenade can and built for speed, Grenade is designed to bring cocktail culture into a more effortless, affordable space.

Mad Over Donuts Extends Their Valentine's Menu

After an overwhelming response to its Valentine’s Day collection, Mad Over Donuts is extending the celebration till February 22, across stores and online platforms. The limited-edition range themed “Let Donuts Do The Talking,” features festive favourites like Knot Your Average Crush, Berry Bestie, and Love Bug (Rs. 149 each), alongside classic bestsellers including Double Trouble, Chocolate Decadence, and Rainbow Surprise.

Time Out Market Makes India Debut at Worldmark, New Delhi

Bharti Real Estate, the real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises and owner of the Worldmark brand, announced that India's first Time Out Market will open at 5 Worldmark in Aerocity. Currently, the active Time Out Markets are at Lisbon, New York (Dumbo & Union Square), Boston, Chicago, Montreal, Dubai, Cape Town, Porto, Barcelona, Bahrain, and Osaka.