Explore Kalyani Nagar’s Impressive Food Scene Through These Restaurants And Pubs!
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Kalyani Nagar of KLN as it is more popularly known has become an eating and drinking destination after Koregaon Park. Be it breweries, cafes or bars, the next time you’re planning to head to Kalyani Nagar, don’t forget to check these spots out!
The Bounty Sizzlers
This one is an oldie but a goodie. The Bounty Sizzlers is a small, tastefully done up twin-floored A/C restaurant that has made its name by serving some of the best sizzlers in Pune. Sizzlers like the Mixed Grill, Steak Satellite and Sizzling Chicken in Pepper Sauce are all good picks. Apart from sizzlers, they also do Indian and Chinese fare! What we love most about Bounty is that you can convert any regular size sizzler into a kid’s size, which is perfect to feed one hungry person sans any wastage! Hallelujah!
Where: The Bounty Sizzlers, Kalyani Nagar
When: Noon to 4 pm and 7 pm to 11.30 pm
Price: Rs 1,000 for two
Contact: 020 26613360
Kerala Cafe
The food at Kerala Cafe is so good that it will transport you to God’s own country with every bite. This alfresco restaurant offers a calm and romantic vibe that is perfect for couples looking for date night as well as a fam jam affair. Make sure you try the Rasam here. Not only is it the best Rasam in the city, but it also is the most authentic. Other meals include Appam and Stew with your choice of meat or veggies. The Thalassery Biryani with your choice of protein is scrumptious! You can even ask for their lunch meal of the day which is essentially a thali and comfortably feeds two people. If you’re craving some Payasam, they have that too!
Where: 64, Barons Club, Lane 13, Opposite Joggers Park, Kalyani Nagar
When: 11 am to 11 pm
Price: Rs 1,000 for two
Contact: 7722082288
Toit
One of Pune’s beloved breweries, (it’s actually Bengaluru's, but we consider it our own) is putting a smile on many people's faces. Toit's popular brews are back on tap and now you can get some too! Drink up favourites like Tin Tin Toit, Basmati Blonde, Toit Weiss, Pune Lager, Colonial Toit, Kilnaleck Red and Stray Apple Cider. The vast expanse of the grub menu comes from the award-winning, The Permit Room, Bangalore that pairs well with the craft brews. Our favourites include Andhra Chilli Chicken, The Donne Biryani, Haleem Samosa and the irresistible Filter Kaapi Pot Du Creme.
Where: Metro Compound-Complex Besides Bishop's Co-Ed School, East Ave, Kalyani Nagar
When: 12 noon to 11.30 pm
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
Contact: 7796694400
Mandala HotPot Culture
This quaint restaurant in Kalyani Nagar is a conceptual restaurant based on healthy, fresh, and light meals, Mandala HotPot Culture offers wholesome Asian cuisine. The menu includes crystal dimsums, baos and buns, Buddha bowls, pot noodles and rice, curries, desserts and the extremely fun to eat speciality - Hot Pots! At Mandala HotPot Culture, you can order a single soup or a mixed pot of two soup flavours along with five veggies of your choice, your preferred carbs: noodles or rice or half and half, a portion of protein, and five-finger-lickin’ good sauces with which you can make every bowlful of the Hot Pot taste different and delicious AF!
Where: Mandala HotPot Culture, North Ave, Next to ICICI Bank, Kalyani Nagar
When: 12 noon to 3.30 pm and 7 pm to 10.30 pm, Monday closed
Price: Rs 1,000 for two
Contact: 8999659627
Cafe Paashh
This upscale vegetarian restaurant cum cafe is all the rage with diet lovers and vegans. This restaurant is in tandem with a multi-concept store that houses a wide range of sustainable offerings in the form of clothing, food, decor and lifestyle. So you can shop and dine in the same place. Ladies, you listening? Salads, soups, appetizers like Peanut Hummus, Golgappas, Dal Pakwan Nachos and Buddha Bowls, Ravioli in the mains is perfect for weight watchers and clean eaters. Plus, it’s so tastefully done, you’d want to spend hours here!
Where: Plot E1 & E2, Survey 211/2, Hiremath Park, Near Orange IVY School, Kalyani Nagar
When: 9.30 am to 10.30 pm
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
Contact: 08047483247
The Flour Works
One of our favourite breakfast spots in Pune, The Flour Works is a great spot for some Eggs Benedict, English Breakfast, Waffles or Pancakes. The menu also goes beyond the regular cafe fare. It features Italian pasta, pizzas as well as some French-inspired dishes like Quiche, Roast Chicken, Chicken Roulade, Pork Belly and Pork Ribs for the oink lovers. The coffee is also noteworthy and now, you can enjoy a glass of craft beer or vino with your meal. They have an inhouse bakery that bakes all the breads, cookies and cakes. So the desserts like Creme Brulee, tarts, Dark Chocolate Mousse and their coveted Hot Chocolate are a must-try! The best part, it’s pet-friendly so don’t forget to tag along with your furry buds.
Where: Commercial 3, Nirvana, North Avenue, Between Jogger's Park & ICICI Bank, Kalyani Nagar
When: 7 am to 12.30 pm
Price: Rs 1,300 for two
Contact: 8888019696
Moshi Moshi
All you sushi and sashimi lovers, unite! Let Moshi Moshi take you on a trip to Asia with a stop at Thailand and enjoy a warm bowl of Hot & Sour and Som Tom. Fanatics can make a pit stop in China and belt down dimsums, baos and gyoza. Head to Japan and feast on Nigiris, Sashimis, Makizushi, Uramaki and so much more. Straight from the wok, the main course features pan-Asian gravies, noodles and rice that is oh so delicious! But do leave some space for Darsan to end your meal on a sweet note!
Where: Goodwill Enclave, Opposite Bank Of Maharashtra, Kalyani Nagar
When: 12 Noon to 11.30 pm
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
Contact: 8068972973
Elephant And Co.
This watering hole is by far one of the most popular bars in Kalyani Nagar, nay, in Pune! With amazing cocktails and great deals like gin drinks for just Rs 100, you can see why it’s an instant hit! The food menu has evolved into a gourmet wonderland. The place is always buzzing with people and the music here is also off the charts! They now have work from ECO which allows you to work from your favourite bar (we never thought we would say this). Their Sunday brunches also make for a great soiree!
Where: Shop 456, Goodwill Enclave, Kalyani Nagar
When: 11 am to 11.30 am
Price: Rs 1,500 for two
Contact: 7499273522
Pergola -Kitchen And Bar
Pergola – Kitchen And Bar located in Kalyani Nagar is a garden restaurant covered in blooming green plants, creepers and flowers. The menu has diverse offerings from Continental, Indian to Italian. Wash it down with an array of craft beers and IMFL drinks to keep you in high spirits. Staying true to its name, there is also a well-planned herb garden in the backyard of the property. So be it catching up with friends or enjoying a fam jam dinner, Pergola has something for everyone!
Where: Nitron Homeland, Road 12, Kalyani Nagar
When: 11 am to midnight
Price: Rs 1,200 for two
Contact: 9875875875
Sorted. Delicatessen
All those out there with allergies, and dietary restrictions or on diets, you don’t have to compromise on delicious food any more. Sorted. Delicatessen in Kalyani Nagar is the city’s first restaurant with an entire menu dedicated to gluten-free and grain-free dishes. Their menu includes salads, wraps, sandwiches, mains and desserts. They incorporate almond, chia seed and quinoa flour in many of their dishes. Vegan, keto and diabetic friendly, they’ve hit the trifecta! Their range of desserts are sugar-free or made using only natural sweeteners like honey and jaggery. If you can’t make it to the restaurant frequently, they also sell their cold cuts, cheese, house-made sauces, spreads, jams and pizza base for you to whip up delicious and healthy meals within the comforts of your own home.
Where: Next to Royal Orchid Golden Suites, Opposite Marigold Society
When: 7 am to 7.30 pm
Price: Rs 500 for two
Contact: 02048601801
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