Some menus try to impress. Others invite you to slow down and listen. The Eight Plates. One Season experience at Wabi Sabi at The Oberoi Bengaluru, witnessed by TheStyle.World team does the latter—quietly unfolding a summer narrative through carefully composed sushi and cold plates.
The menu is carefully curated such that there aren’t too many options, and the customer isn’t left overwhelmed by too many choices. The menu concentrates on quality and features dishes that make use of both meat and fish and even vegetables, and the seasonal nature of these ingredients is taken into account.
The menu starts with the Rock & Roll, which combines familiar flavours like tuna, avocado, and spicy mayo with a soy reduction sauce that elevates the roll to a higher status. On the other hand, the Prawn Tempura Crunch Roll is all about texture.
One of the more memorable plates is the Three Times the Magic, a layered sushi featuring tuna, salmon, hamachi, and a touch of truffle oil. It’s indulgent without being heavy, striking a fine balance between richness and restraint.
The Crustacean roll leans into boldness, combining crab sticks, avocado, and cucumber with a creamy wasabi mayo that adds just the right amount of heat. It’s playful, slightly punchy, and a clear crowd-pleaser.
For vegetarians, the menu holds its own with equal creativity. The Rising Sun brings together avocado, asparagus tempura, kimchi mayo, and breadcrumbs—offering both crunch and creaminess in every bite. The Colours of Summer feels especially in tune with the season, featuring cucumber, bell peppers, and asparagus with ginger and crisp onion rings. It’s light, vibrant, and refreshingly uncomplicated.
Then comes the most unexpected standout—Roots & Herbs. Cured taro, teriyaki flavour, and parmesan chips ensure a robustness that sets itself apart against the overall delicateness on the menu. It is a plate that is hard to forget, both from a flavour and a visual standpoint.
To conclude the whole journey through this menu, we get a Heart of the Corn, which is a subtle dish with a burnt butter flavour, togarashi, and lime zest. It is slightly sweet and perfectly rounds up a dinner that is never pretentious.
The magic of this menu lies in the balance between all its plates. It seems like the chef knew where the meal was going; there is a distinct progression of flavours – from light to complex, crispy to creamy, and familiar to unexpected. Every plate contributes to the narrative of a cool summer dinner.
The whole dining experience takes place in the elegant setting of The Oberoi Bengaluru with attentive service and atmosphere, which invites guests to linger for as long as they want. It’s mindful, measured, and deeply satisfying.
With Eight Plates. One Season. Wabi Sabi doesn’t just serve a menu—it captures a moment. And in a city that rarely slows down, that feels like a luxury in itself.
