New vegan eatery in Bengaluru draws inspiration from ancient folk tales of Panchatantra
A New Vegetarian Dining Destination in JP Nagar: Kalpaney
Kalpaney, a modern vegetarian restaurant in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, has recently opened its doors to food lovers. Co-founded by hospitality professional Avinash Kapoli and chef Sombir Chaudary, the restaurant is focused on imaginative, nostalgic yet refined global vegetarian cuisine.
The menu at Kalpaney draws on familiar, childhood, and festive favorites, reinterpreting them with refined techniques and balance. Standout dishes include the Feta Meets Dahi Bhalla, a fusion of Greek feta cheese and Indian dahi bhalla with chutneys and pomegranate, and the Nadru Seekh, a kebab made from lotus stem served with coriander chutney. The meal ends on a decadent note with the Kalpaney Chocolate Dirt Pile and Mousse.
The restaurant's design is inspired by Panchatantra tales and South Indian temple heritage, with warm wooden textures, brass detailing, and a fabric chandelier. The walls are adorned with bold red artworks, and the space features a calming wall waterfall near the entrance. The centerpiece wooden shikhara boat reflects gentle water ripples onto the ceiling.
Kalpaney offers non-alcoholic, original Indian-inspired drinks instead of mimicking alcoholic spirits. The price range is approximately ₹1,600 onwards for a meal for two. The 90-cover restaurant has customized cutlery and warm wooden textures, with a vintage hand-carved wooden door adding to its unique charm.
The restaurant's logo and décor include symbolic elements reminiscent of the yazhi, a mythical creature. The space aims to evoke childhood memories with a modern palate, delivering a thoughtful sensory experience both through food and ambiance.
Some standout dishes from the meal include the Thecha Naan paired with Nadru Palak Garlic Tadka, garnished with lotus stems, and the Truffle Mushroom Soup with Mushroom Rusk, described as smooth, spiced, and bottom-up worthy. The Carrot Milk, made with condensed milk, was comforting, familiar, and could serve as dessert. Other dishes served included Chilli Cheese Water Chestnut Dumplings, each packed with flavor, and Corn Curd Cake topped with Garlic Chilli Crumbs.
In summary, Kalpaney is a thoughtfully designed, upscale vegetarian dining destination in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, where traditional Indian memories are reinterpreted with global influences, elevated culinary techniques, and a unique, artful space inspired by Indian mythology and heritage.
The upscale vegetarian restaurant Kalpaney, found in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, provides a lifestyle experience that seamlessly blends food-and-drink with home-and-garden aesthetics. The restaurant's design is adorned with symbolic elements, reminiscent of the yazhi, and features a calming waterfall and vintage door, creating a captivating ambiance.
At Kalpaney, the menu offers a food-and-drink experience that reinterprets familiar, childhood, and festive favorites with refined techniques, delivering a thoughtful sensory experience both through innovative culinary creations and imaginative ambiance.
