Food and Beverages

Pune’s culinary scene has welcomed a distinctive new entrant with the opening of NUÈE, a fine-dining restaurant in Kalyani Nagar established by Chef Pranav Vijay Sawant in partnership with Thousand Pines Hospitality. The restaurant introduces a farm-led,

Punjab Grill, one of India’s most celebrated fine-dining restaurant chains, has achieved a major growth milestone with the opening of its 60th outlet at Bagmane Solarium City in Bengaluru.

SALT, the popular restaurant brand known for reinventing Indian cuisine, has entered the Mumbai market with the launch of its newest outlet in Malad. Having already built a strong presence in cities

Together Hospitality has expanded Pune’s culinary landscape with the launch of Izipizi Street in Kalyani Nagar, a new dining destination inspired by the lively street food cultures of Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Korea, and Japan.

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The vibrant café culture of Bengaluru welcomes a brand-new destination as Paper & Pie officially opens the doors to its fifth outlet, located at the Godrej Centre in Hebbal, Sahakar Nagar.

The historic legacy of Delhi’s iconic restaurant brand, Kwality, has entered a vibrant new chapter with the grand opening of its latest destination at DLF CyberHub in Gurugram.

Delhi’s culinary landscape has welcomed a distinctive new addition with the launch of Zetu, a 175-seater restaurant located at 1AQ in Mehrauli. Founded by Sarah Nikahetiya, Anurag Dania, Abhishek Mathur, and hospitality entrepreneur Sagar Garg,

Boba Bhai has launched its 100th outlet in Gurugram, marking a major expansion milestone for the bubble tea and Korean street food brand as it accelerates growth across India.

The Embassy Restaurant has expanded to Gurgaon with a new outlet at Elan Epic Mall, bringing its iconic dishes, heritage recipes, and 78-year dining legacy to a new generation of customers

Cream Centre has launched its second Bengaluru outlet at Forum Mall, bringing its iconic vegetarian menu, family-friendly dining experience, and popular Aamras Festival to more customers in the city.

Izumi has launched its third restaurant in India and its largest outlet yet in Hyderabad, featuring authentic Japanese cuisine, an expanded robata grill menu, ramen offerings, signature cocktails, and a live sushi bar.

Located beside a heritage Portuguese residence restored by the Lobo family, the property brings together dining and stay experiences within a heritage setting.

Despite the losses, the company is moving ahead with its India expansion strategy as part of its wider global operations plan.

This shift is creating fresh opportunities for investors looking to enter the food and beverage sector through low-investment franchise models.

The opening marks another step in TGI Fridays’ expansion strategy in India, with additional outlets planned as part of a phased rollout.

The new venue combines global cuisine, an agave-focused beverage programme, and Bengaluru’s Garden City identity within an ingredient-led dining format.

The coffee and restaurant chain said 340 restaurant owners will invest in the construction and renovation of 480 restaurants during 2026.

The concept combines restaurant dining, cocktails, specialty coffee, and craft beer within a neighbourhood-focused setting.

The launch follows AAHL’s recent partnership with IHG Hotels and Resorts for airport-linked hotel developments across key Indian cities.

The brand’s India operations will be led by Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group (GIHG), which will drive its expansion and growth strategy in the country.

Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) has reported robust financial growth for the fourth quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by aggressive outlet expansion, rising airport operations, and continued momentum across its travel QSR

Mumbai-based bakery and café brand TwentySeven Bakehouse has expanded its retail footprint with the launch of a new outlet at Oberoi Garden City in Goregaon. The latest addition marks the company’s fourth physical store in the city

Pan-Asian restaurant chain FOO has strengthened its presence in Mumbai with the launch of its newest outlet in Juhu, marking the brand’s 15th restaurant in India and its 10th location in Mumbai.

The neighbourhood diner-style restaurant offers a full-service dining experience with an all-day menu that combines breakfast classics with globally influenced dishes.

Designed with both indoor and outdoor seating areas, the outlet features a curved layout, an open-air section covered by a tensile canopy, greenery, suspended lanterns, and a central red marble bar counter.

According to the company, Dehradun is an important market as Chinese Wok strengthens its presence beyond Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh into Uttarakhand.

Over the years, the brand has expanded across multiple cities with a menu centred on Punjabi street food and dishes associated with the Punjab Grill brand portfolio.

Over the years, the brand has expanded across multiple cities with a menu centred on Punjabi street food and dishes associated with the Punjab Grill brand portfolio.

The company said the outlet has been positioned as a dine-in destination aimed at increasing customer engagement and longer stay durations.

The offering is positioned as a communal dining experience targeting both office-goers and evening diners within the tech park ecosystem.

The Bengaluru outlet marks the continued expansion of the SICILIANA brand after launches in Kolkata, Thane, and Mumbai.

Designed as a neighbourhood-focused social space, Jango operates as a café during the day and transitions into a dining and cocktail destination in the evening.

Daryaganj Restaurants has unveiled its first-ever Daryaganj Gold outlet in Aerocity, New Delhi, introducing a premium dining format designed to offer a more immersive and elevated hospitality experience.

Aditya Birla Group is expanding its presence in the food and beverage sector through a new partnership with Danish café chain Joe & The Juice, marking a significant step in the conglomerate’s hospitality growth strategy.

Gourmet Investments Hospitality Group is preparing for a major expansion in India’s food and beverage sector, with plans to nearly double its restaurant network over the next three years

The new outlet has been introduced as an Old Delhi-themed Mughlai fine-dining restaurant catering to the Chandigarh-Tricity market.

Founded in 2010 by Debaditya Chaudhury, the brand started with a focus on Indo-Chinese cuisine inspired by Kolkata’s food culture and has gradually expanded into multiple urban markets across India.

The restaurant also features a cocktail and non-alcoholic beverage programme inspired by Asian ingredients and flavours.

Located in Aerocity’s hospitality and dining district, the restaurant introduces Olive Garden’s family-style American-Italian dining format to Indian consumers.