The culinary landscape in India is buzzing with exciting dining experiences. From Himalayan flavours finding a pit stop in Pune to bold Indo-Japanese fusion in Hyderabad, this month’s pop-up scene promises to be a gastronomic adventure. Whether you’re craving a messy seafood feast or an elegant fermentation-forward tasting menu, here are The Lab Mag’s 5 unmissable food pop-up recommendations that deserve a spot on your calendar.
When: 31st January – 1st February 2025
Where: Zeera, Conrad Pune
Chef Prateek Sadhu is bringing the flavours of his beloved restaurant NAAR to Pune in collaboration with Conosh, Conrad Pune, and VEEN. Set to lay out an extraordinary dinner spread that redefined Himalayan-forward cuisine, the chef shares, “NAAR is a reflection of my journey as a chef, my roots, and my deep connection to the Himalayas. These dinners with Conosh and Conrad Pune are an opportunity to bring the stories and flavours of NAAR to a broader audience, allowing diners to experience the richness of Himalayan cuisine in a setting that is both luxurious and intimate.”
When: 5th to 16th February 2025
Where: Woodside Inn, All Locations & Kari Apla, Mumbai
Opposites Attract, a collaboration between Woodside Inn and Kari Apla will be celebrating the bold flavours of Deccan and coastal India with the sophistication of global cuisines.
The pop-up menu includes Puducherry-inspired curried coconut and shellfish bisque, poached prawn, fennel tossed Pouillabaise pasta, Kerala pepper fry chicken burger, aloo tuk inspired batata kaap, mathania mirchi aioli and more, paired with exciting cocktails like Coastal Negroni and Curry Leaf LemonGrass Highball.
When: 2nd February 2025
Where: Magazine St. Kitchen, Mumbai
Relishing good food can be a messy affair—imagine seafood, fresh from the ocean, paired with local ingredients and marinated in house-made spices. How can one possibly resist diving into such a delicious mess?
Join Mumbai’s beloved Soul Food with Magazine St. Kitchen for this messy affair. Serving their OG Louisiana Seafood Boil—crabs, king prawns, lobsters, squid, shrimp, mussels, and corn on a cob, all simmered in cajun-spiced broth and garlic butter goodness alongside the IT tequila brand 1800 Tequila.
When: 31st January and 1st February 2025
Where: Zega, Sheraton, Hyderabad
INJA, known for its Indian-Japanese cuisine is making its debut in Hyderabad. Chef Adwait Anantwar will be presenting the restaurant’s signature dishes like Momo Miso Soup, Lobster Rasam Chawanmushi, and more at this two-day pop-up set against the backdrop of Sheraton’s Zega.
When: 31st January– 1st February 2025
Where: The Conservatory, Bengaluru
Ground Up, a fermentary and rooftop test kitchen run by chef Gayatri Desai is coming to Bengaluru. Championing local food stories, Desai’s pop-up at The Conservatory will offer an ever-evolving 5-course tasting menu infused with the richness and earthiness of local ingredients masterfully paired alongside fermented dishes.