As soon as September begins, something shifts in the air. Since this is the season of festivals, people look forward to celebrating with friends and family, which includes dining at favourite and new spots. With Navratri, Durga Pujo, Ganesh Visarjan, and Dussehra holidays ahead, one cannot think of celebrations without food. This is where Slurrp’s monthly new restaurant launches trail helps you make informed decisions. You get acquainted with new spots in your city and can plan ahead of the festive rush. You can also book these places for small gatherings to make the most of this season and the last quarter of 2025.
New Delhi
Refuge
Inspired by the idea of offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, Refuge introduces a fresh perspective to Delhi’s dining and cocktail culture. Conceptualised by founder Aditya Mohan, it brings together minimal design, globally inspired cuisine, and an ingredient-forward bar program – crafted to offer an experience that is both contemporary and thoughtful.
Address: M-25, 2-3rd floor, GK-2, New Delhi, 110048
Price: Rs 1500 onwards
Contact: 9999407923
Galli Gully Cafe
From the visionary behind the much-loved Roots Café, Meenakshi Kumar, comes her latest culinary adventure, Galli Gully Cafe, a bold and spirited street food eatery that reimagines India’s chaotic gallis as vibrant, inclusive spaces of flavour, nostalgia, and homely vibes. More than just food, the cafe is a visual feast.
Address: Zuari House, H N. 77 A, Road, Greater Kailash I, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, Delhi 110048
Price: Rs 600 onwards
Contact: NA
Melt House
The newly opened outlet at M3M IFC is a natural extension of the brand's warm, eclectic, and effortlessly chic persona. Spread across two thoughtfully designed levels, the space offers distinct yet complementary experiences. The food menu, a cornerstone of the Melt House identity, has been reimagined for this launch. Offering their signature ‘upscale comfort cuisine’, the new dishes reinvent classic American-Italian comfort food with global and distinctly Indian twists.
Address: Ground Floor, M3M International Financial Centre, Golf Course Ext Rd, Badshahpur, Sector 66, Gurugram, Haryana 122002
Price: Rs 1800 onwards
Contact: 9289306882
Mumbai
Foo 2.0
Foo has become the city’s go-to for bold Asian flavours and small plates that bring people together from weekday lunches to after-work drinks and celebrations. With this opening, Foo marks its next evolution: Foo 2.0, a fresh reimagining of everything diners already love, now with an immersive new design language and a deeper focus on experience. Designed by Sarah Sham, the 126-seater restaurant balances playful colours with sculptural lighting and layered textures, offering intimate corners, lively booths, and a striking bar inspired by Japanese temple roofs. It’s a sensorial space that feels both familiar and new.
Address: 4th Floor, Gourmet Village, Above Uniqlo, Phoenix Palladium, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013
Price: Rs 2000 onwards
Contact: 8657407773, 8657407778
Bengaluru
Kokoro
Foodsta Kitchens, parent company of Nasi and Mee, has launched Kokoro, their exciting new Japanese restaurant in Bangalore that transforms comfort food into something truly special. This isn't your average dining spot; it's a thoughtfully crafted journey through Japan's most beloved flavours and traditions. What ties it all together is the restaurant's philosophy of "kokoro" – the Japanese word for heart – which you can genuinely taste in every carefully prepared dish.
Address: One Shobha Mall, Church Street, Bangalore
Price: Rs 2600 onwards
Contact: NA
Juliana’s Bistro
Juliana’s Bistro is a warm and thoughtfully designed all-day dining bistro that blends the cosmopolitan spirit of New York with the old-world charm of Bangalore. Offering Continental and Asian flavours, a curated zero-proof cocktail menu, artisanal coffee, and an in-house bakery turning out fresh loaves and refined desserts daily, all just a few steps away from the bustling Commercial Street. The outdoor space offers a glimpse of the streets of New York, with cobblestone flooring and lush greenery, creating a setting for lingering meals, intimate conversations, and everyday indulgence.
Address: Juliana’s, Safina Plaza, 84 Infantry Road, Bengaluru 560001
Price: Rs 1500 onwards
Contact: 9739590000
Mai Mai
Bengaluru’s dining scene welcomes a thoughtful new entrant with the launch of Mai Mai, a modern East Asian kitchen rooted in memory, guided by intention, and built for a new generation of diners. Behind Mai Mai are first-time restaurateurs and husband-wife duo Yash and Megha Bhatia. The brand is the result of years of travel, instinct, and thoughtful observation. For Yash and Megha, Mai Mai is more than just a restaurant.
Address: 621A, 12th Main Rd, 7th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038
Price: Rs 2000 onwards
Contact: 6363823482
Pune
Kynd Cafe & Bar
Kynd Cafe and Bar is Pune’s vibrant all-day dining and nightlife destination located at The Mills, offering a refreshing take on conscious indulgence through pure vegetarian and plant-based cuisine, innovative beverages, and an inviting, sustainably designed space. The menu is a celebration of plant-powered, globally inspired dishes, designed to appeal to both committed vegetarians and curious diners. Locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce drive the culinary narrative, with options ranging from wholesome breakfast bowls to indulgent pastas and bar bites.
Address: 1st floor, commercial tower, 1, Raja Bahadur Motilal Rd, Mills, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Price: Rs 1800 onwards
Contact: 8530769595
Hyderabad
LOQA
In a city where heritage coexists with hypermodernity, LOQA emerges as a bold new addition to Hyderabad’s food and beverage landscape - a first-of-its-kind experiential cocktail room that challenges conventions and invites discovery. On the plate, LOQA’s culinary dimension is curated by Chef Sombir Chaudhry, the mind behind acclaimed kitchens like Phurr, Maize n malt and Jamming Goat. His menu is a deeply personal, hyper-local yet globally inspired journey, where nostalgia meets newness and every bite is meant to move.
Address: Gate 7, Sattva Knowledge Park, Silpa Gram Craft Village, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
Price: Rs 2000 onwards
Contact: NA