Culinary pop-ups and bar takeovers have become popular in fine dining restaurants over the previous decade. A pandemic that impacted the hospitality business hard fuelled their marketing efforts. This, combined with the ongoing demand for novelty and convenience in travel, has made pop-ups a roaring success for many. Pop-ups also provide an opportunity to learn about a new place and culture by tasting their cuisine. Food pop-ups are popular in India, with new and unique cuisines introduced each month. April is here to guide you through the best options, from cool summer snacks to popular meals that everyone is talking about, making it a great time to try new flavours and experiences. Here is a curated list of the best culinary pop-ups across India, all through April 2026:
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Chandigarh
Magadhi Cuisine Pop-Up: Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh
Hyatt Centric Chandigarh is shining a rare spotlight on Magadhi cuisine, with Home Chef Sushma Kumari at the helm. She is well-known for restoring Bihar's disappearing food traditions, providing deeply rooted delicacies such as litti chokha and slow-cooked village curries that are infused with memory and authenticity. Her food is simple yet complex, emphasising technique, timing, and regional flavours that are sometimes missed. The pop-up, held at Corby's, allows you to taste flavours cooked by her that is a honest, heirloom-style cooking in a more contemporary, approachable atmosphere.
Venue: Block No.10, Sector 17A, 17A, Sector 17, Chandigarh, 160017
Date: 3 April - 5 April
Contact: +919875961730
India Jones Pop-Up: Anant Mahal, The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa
The multi-cuisine main restaurant of The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, Siswan Forest Range, New Chandigarh is adorned with traditional fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, and hand-painted wall frescos. This collaboration focuses the spotlight on India Jones' crisp, travel-inspired Asian menu at The Oberoi Sukhvilas. Expect robust plates like Chicken Krapaw, Mala-spiced Chicken, and Prawn Chilli to be rounded out by cleaner, more subtle dishes like Steamed Grouper and Honey Pepper Lamb. Vegetarians have plenty of options, like Mapo Tofu and Chinese greens, while desserts like Date Pancake and Tab Tim Krob keep things light.
Venu: The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa Pallanpur P.O. Sialba Majri, Chandigar, New Chandigarh, Punjab 140110
Date: 7 April - 12 April
Contact: +911602720000
Mumbai
Que Sera Sera X For The Record Goa: One-Night Bar Takeover
This one hits the mark with Mumbai's cocktail crowd. Que Sera Sera will host a one-night takeover from Goa's For The Record, with Buland Shukla behind the bar serving a meal that is sharp, playful and full of personality. The menu includes Mango Sticky Rice (vodka, mango, coconut, and a warm payasam froth), Tea Totaller (milk-washed gin, lemongrass, and green tea), High Fall (whisky and cocoa bitters), and Upper Cut (gin, bell pepper, and ginger). The drinks are layered but simple, with just the right balance of technique and fun, and they are served in an environment that encourages discussion and relaxation. The restaurant is not just a gathering place for well-known celebrities, but it is also a must-visit for any die-hard European, particularly Italian, cuisine enthusiasts!
Venue: Vastu Ln, next to Clifton Trishool Housing Society,, Shastri Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
Date: April 10
Contact: 07700004311
Songkran Menu Thai Pop-Up: Fireback
Thailand’s Songkran festival is among the nation’s most important, marking the beginning of the new year. Fireback's Songkran menu focuses on robust, regional Thai flavours, paying tribute to the celebration with food that feels both rooted and lively. Small meals like Laab Muang Gai and Gai Yaang deliver spice, herbs, and smokiness, while curry puffs and banana-wrapped tofu provide comfort and texture. The dinner progresses to substantial mains—Massaman curry, Chu Chee seabass, and aromatic cauliflower curry—which are balanced with stir-fries and pineapple fried rice. It concludes with mango sticky rice, keeping things classic, fragrant, and immensely gratifying.
Venue: Peninsula Corporate Park, Peninsula Point, Fireback @ Nilaya Anthology, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013
Date: 13 April - 15 April
Contact: +9102235387627
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The Gin Fest: Le Cafe Chembur
Le Cafe, located in Chembur, Mumbai is an all-day dining cafe & bar serving European Gourmet Cuisine. Visit here any time of the week or at any tick of the clock. This gin-forward festival, in cooperation with Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, focuses largely on how the alcohol enhances summer flavours on the plate. Bright, citrussy undertones to cut through dishes like Gin & Glow Salad and Gin-oa Avocado Salad, while small plates like Fizzy Fire Chillies and Albondigas Meatballs deliver a punch. Drunken Lamb Rump and Gin-spiked Chicken Roulade provide depth, while Snapper with mango salsa provides a lighter option. Even playful plates like Tortellini al Ginito carry that aromatic edge, with mango-led dishes tying it all together in a bright, seasonal finish.
Venue: Jewel of chembur, Rd No. 1, opp. Bmc OFFice, near Natraj Cinema, Chembur Gaothan, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
Date: April 6 - 5 May
Contact: 02267099977
A Year Of Aperol: Mezzo Mezzo, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Mezzo Mezzo at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu celebrates a year of aperol, the bright orange Italian aperitif that's light, citrussy, and softly bitter, created with herbs and roots. It is frequently combined with prosecco and soda to make the famous spritz, a drink that is crisp, refreshing, and easy to drink. Here, it's going to be offered in a 1.5-litre version, making the traditional aperitivo more playful, sharing, and ideal for lazy, sunset drinking.
Venu: Jw Marriott, Juhu Tara Rd, Juhu Tara, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049
Date: Available till June 2026
Price: INR 3,000+taxes
Bengaluru
Odd Pizza X Monkey Bar Pop-Up: Monkey Bar
Light, airy dough, bold toppings, and pizzas that break all the rules. That’s what Odd Pizza is all about! True to their name, they serve up rectangular pizzas that are anything but ordinary. In collaboration with Monkey Bar, Bengaluru's go-to hangout,the place is all about introducing Flavour Riot on a playful, no-rules menu. Consider extravagant pizzas with truffle and potato, miso prawns, or even a fiery chicken krapow with egg yolk. The base is slow-fermented, making it light, airy, and crisp. You begin with light-hearted bites like peanut butter jelly chicken, then progress to these bold, stacked pizzas. It concludes with a refreshing whisky chocolate mousse. Very easy, very fun, and definitely peak Bengaluru vibes.
Venue: First Floor, The Museum, No.1, Museum Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Date: 11 April - 12 April, Lunch & Dinner
Contact: 08655464500
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Delhi
An Exclusive Culinary Evening With Chef Javier Rodríguez Of El Papagayo: Roseate House New Delhi
Roseate House New Delhi is holding a super-exclusive, blink-and-you-miss-it dinner with Chef Javier Rodriguez of El Papagayo, featuring sophisticated Latin American ingredients done correctly. Nikhil Agarwal's seven-course tasting menu includes charred figs with coffee emulsion, truffle croquettes, gazpacho, and lamb with chimichurri, all matched with world wines. It's intimate, ingredient-focused, and low-key luxurious, with each meal seeming precise but playful. Essentially, it's a rare opportunity to sample Argentina's modern food scene without leaving Delhi, and yes, it's as decadent as it sounds.
Venue: Asset 10, Northern Access Rd, Aerocity, Hospitality District, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037
Date: 11 April
Price: INR 8,500+taxes
Contact: 9820698883