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February is here, the final month of mild temperatures before March's scorching heat forces us to stay inside in the air conditioner till the monsoon hits. February is subtly romantic without even trying; it's the kind of month when time seems slow and gentle, the weather is still chilly enough to make you grab someone's sleeve, but it's warm enough in the afternoons to act as though winter is almost finished.
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Coffee, fog, and a pleasant baking smell permeate everything. For this ephemeral time, in the shortest month of the year, the streets and plazas are accessible, the outdoors still feels expansive, and venues, from palaces to courtyards to city squares, have menus, food pop-ups, and takeovers that are worth leaving the home for. Checking them out might just make this month as memorable as you want it to be, after all, good food will always win hearts, no matter what. So, here is the curated list of food pop-ups across Indian cities, you should check out:
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GOAT X Chef Gaurav Sircar Takeover At Mazzo, Marriott Executive Apartments, Hyderabad
The city's most atmospheric rooftop venue, Mazzo at Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad, will host a blazing pop-up by GOAT and Chef Gaurav Sircar, Delhi's cult favourite charcoal grill establishment, this February, making Hyderabad's skyline a little hotter. Just in time for Valentine's week, this nine-night culinary partnership promises a heady blend of slow-braised indulgence, fiery spice, and exquisitely calibrated cocktails, all under the stars. In Delhi, GOAT (Greatest of All Taste) is known for its bold, charcoal-fired food. With this carefully chosen pop-up, the establishment makes its first big move outside of the city. The menu is an array of smoke, spice, and slow cooking, with choices for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians that are meant to be savoured.
Address: SLN terminus, Gachibowli, Marriott Executive Apartments, Level ST (Super Terrace, Survey No. 133, SLN Terminus Rd, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Telangana 500032
Date: 6 February - 14 February
Timing: 7 PM - 11 PM
Price: INR 2,600 for non-alcoholic spread and INR 3,600 for alcoholic spread
Shaan-E-Awadh, JW Marriott Hotel, Bengaluru
Awadhi cuisine has long been distinguished by meticulous preparation, delicate cooking, and flavours that unveil themselves over time. Through a carefully planned experience, Chef Mohammad Amir Qureshi, Sous Chef at Spice Terrace, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, honours the customs of Nawabi kitchens during Shaan-e-Awadh. The experience begins with a traditional greeting, as guests are greeted with an attar-scented towel and a glass of saffron sharbat. A sealed dum pot is then unveiled at the table, and rising scents subtly set the mood for the feast to come. Highlights include the warm Gosht Yakhni Shorba, the Saboot Lobster slowly cooked in a yoghurt-based Awadhi masala, and the smoky Bhatti ka Kala Murgh Tikka. The main dishes are Koh-e-Awadh, Murgh Handi Qorma, Meher Paneer, and the aromatic Spice Dum Biryani, while Kalinga Machli, which is made with mustard, cumin, and chilli, provides a strong seafood flavour. Classic desserts like Bombay Falooda and Shahi Tukda Asal provide a familiar ending, enhanced with Awadhi-inspired drinks and well-considered non-alcoholic pairings.
Address: 24, JW Marriott Bengaluru, 1, Vittal Mallya Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Date: 2 February - 13 February
Timing: 12 PM - 3 PM for weekend lunches and 7 PM - 11 PM for dinners
Price: INR 5,000+taxes for two
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Year Of The Fire Horse Special Menu, Yauatcha India
Welcoming the Chinese New Year 2026, Yauatcha India presents a limited-edition Year of the Fire Horse cuisine. The menu offers a variety of small plates and dim sum, such as crispy golden chicken rolls, steamed shrimp carrot dumplings and steamed leek and corn buns in sweet black pepper sauce. Aubergine and tofu in Toban chilli sauce, Beetroot fried rice with imitation meat, and Stir-fried lotus root with broccoli and black pepper seed are examples of stir-fried foods. Mains on the menu include Steamed Chilean sea bass in black bean sauce with pak choy, Twice-cooked pork belly with tofu in Toban chilli, Kumquat butterfly prawns, and Fragrant fried chicken with almond flakes in Sha Cha sauce. Desserts borrow from typical Lunar New Year flavours, led by the Lucky Horse, featuring orange sponge with a ginger inlay, mandarin crémeux, mandarin compote, caramelised mousse and mandarin sorbet. The party is enhanced with a variety of celebratory beverages in addition to the meal. Fire & Ice is prepared with Ballantine’s Finest whisky, Yakitori liqueur, lemon and cinnamon froth. Daredevil mixes truffle-washed Ballantine’s Finest whisky with Campari, Carpano Rosso and c3 liqueur. The Red Stallion blends Absolut vodka with lavender liqueur, raspberry, cranberry, and lime, while The Catalyst mixes Beefeater gin, umeshu, yuzu, and soy. They also have a lantern making, cake painting and a koi fish bowl candle making worksop included.
Address: Across all Yauatcha outlets in India
Date: 1 February - 15 March
Timing: Workshops will be held from 3:30 PM onwards. Menu available from 12 PM - 4 PM and 7 PM - 11:45 PM
Price: INR 2,000 for two
Veganuary, The Hilton, Mumbai
This Veganuary, Hilton Mumbai International Airport and GoodDot collaborate to provide a lively plant-protein eating experience. The menu features international cuisines and Indian classics recreated in plant-based form, from crispy Hyderabadi Lukhmi and Zesty Achari Vegan Tikka to decadent mains like the Herbivore BBQ Burger, Pure Plant Protein Laal Maans, and Garden Protein Bowl. This month-long festival combines creativity and mindful eating, making it a feast for both devoted vegans and the inquisitive. The menu begins with a variety of inventive appetisers, including the Malaysian Green Protein Satay, which features hand-skewered, flame-grilled vegetable tenders served with a velvety peanut sauce; the Zesty Achari Vegan Tikka, which features succulent vegetable tenders marinated in pickled spices and finished with a hint of lemon; and the Vegan Hyderabadi Lukhmi, a crispy parcel encasing robustly seasoned plant-based protein. The Pure Plant Protein Laal Maans, a slow-cooked dish in a fragrant, smoky Rajasthani red stew served with gatte ka pulao, kachumber, and sirka pyaz, highlights Indian tastes. The Ultimate 'Garden Protein' Bowl, a Tex-Mex-style chilli prepared with plant-based protein crumbles, served with cilantro-lime rice, refried kidney beans, avocado, charred corn and fire-roasted salsa. The Linguine Alla Vegan-Bologna, a slow-simmered ragù of green protein with Italian herbs, completes the menu.
Address: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Int'l Airport Rd, Ashok Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099
Date: Until 13 February
Timing: 11 AM - 11 PM
Price: INR 6,000+taxes for two
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Art Meets Tea, NMACC, Mumbai
Immerse yourself in Doug Aitken’s UNDER THE SUN with a guided walkthrough across three floors of multi-sensory contemporary art, where light, sound, sculpture, and film come together to tell a story of time and perception. The experience then flows into an elegant high tea at NMACC Arts Cafe, featuring savoury canapés, made-to-order pizzas, desserts, premium teas, coffees, sparkling wine, fresh juices, and signature mocktails. Delicate sandwiches, flavourful canapés, custom-made pizzas, and decadent desserts are served with fine teas and coffees, as well as non-alcoholic sparkling wine and drinks. What sticks is the flow of how art and flavour mirror each other, how the encounter invites pause, reflection, and pleasure in equal measure.
Address: Plot No. 2, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
Date: 6 February
Timing: 4 PM - 6 PM
Price: INR 350 per ticket
India Cocktail Week 2026, Mumbai
The latest edition of India Cocktail Week begins in Mumbai. An entire weekend dedicated to the craft of mixology is promised for this year's event. Gourmet cuisine pop-ups, bar takeovers, premium international spirit brands, bespoke cocktails and interactive workshops given by some of the best names in the mixology industry are all to be expected. More than twenty-five high-end brands will showcase their unique pop-up bars, including Bombay Sapphire, Bacardí, Absolut, Camikara Rum, Cointreau, Jack Daniel's, Don Julio, Johnnie Walker Blonde, Jameson, Monkey Shoulder, Patrón, Toki Suntory Whisky, Roku Gin, Pistola, Tanqueray, Woodburns Whisky, Zoya Gin, and more. They will provide inventive mixes and skilful creations that showcase the developing art of modern cocktail-making.
Address: No 3 & 4, Jio Garden Public Gate, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 40005
Date: 28 February - 1 March
Timing: 2 PM onwards
Price: INR 999 onwards
