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Sankranti & Pongal 2026: Best Festive Dining Experiences in Bengaluru

Sankranti & Pongal 2026: Best Festive Dining Experiences in Bengaluru

Lohri Celebrations at LOYA, Taj West End

LOYA at Taj West End, Bengaluru celebrates Lohri with a winter-inspired menu rooted in slow cooking, seasonal produce, and shared dining traditions. The specially curated menu features highlights such as Til Bhutte ke Kebab, Surkh Kunna Gosht with achari roti, Sarson ka Saag, Peppay Wale Chole, and Dhaniya Mirch ka Kukkad. Desserts include Gajrela and Kulfi Falooda, offering a comforting close to the festive meal.

Dates: 10th – 15th January 2025
Venue: LOYA, Taj West End, Bengaluru
Price: INR 4,500 + taxes per person
Timings: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Reservations: 080 6660 5660

Pongal Lunch at The Verandah, Grand Mercure Bangalore

The Verandah at Grand Mercure Bangalore hosts a traditional Pongal lunch celebrating harvest flavours from South India. Designed for travellers and guests away from home, the festive buffet features Khara Pongal, Mango Chitranna, Avial, Surrakkai Kootu, Avarekai Palya, Palak Pappu, Cabbage Poriyal, Kosimbiri, and Dahi Vada. The dessert spread includes Sweet Pongal, Badami Semiya Payasam, Elaneer Payasam, Mysore Pak, and Jaggery Coconut Burfi.

Dates: 14th & 15th January 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: The Verandah, Grand Mercure Bangalore, Koramangala
Price: INR 1,950 + taxes (Buffet)
Reservations: +91 90083 00446

Makar Sankranti Food Festival at Grand Mercure, Gopalan Mall

Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall presents a five-day Makar Sankranti food festival celebrating regional harvest flavours from across India. The menu highlights traditional Pongal, Avarekai Sabzi, Sarson da Saag with Makki di Roti, and classic harvest sweets such as Til ke Laddu, Revdi, and Pinni Laddu.

Dates: 12th – 16th January
Venue: La Utsav, Grand Mercure at Gopalan Mall
Price: ₹3,000++ (Food Only) | ₹4,200++ (Unlimited Alcohol)
Reservations: +91 9513289922

Harvest-Inspired Menu at Zarqash, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore

Zarqash at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore presents a limited-time harvest-inspired modern Indian menu curated by Michelin-starred Chef Rohit Ghai. The offering includes Sarson ka Saag with Makke ki Roti, Gucchi Malai Kofta, Rarra Gosht, Chicken Tikka Masala, and winter specials such as Black Carrot Halwa.

Dates: 10th – 17th January
Timings: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Venue: Zarqash, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
Price:
Vegetarian Set Menu – INR 6,000 + taxes
Non-Vegetarian Set Menu – INR 6,500 + taxes

‘A Tapestry of Harvest’ at WelcomCafé Jacaranda

WelcomCafé Jacaranda at WelcomHotel Bengaluru presents A Tapestry of Harvest, a festive dinner buffet inspired by harvest festivals including Lohri, Pongal, Bihu, Baisakhi, and Sankranti. The buffet features regional Indian favourites prepared using seasonal ingredients.

Dates: 5th – 15th January (Dinner)
Timings: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: WelcomCafé Jacaranda, WelcomHotel Bengaluru
Price:
INR 1,750 + taxes per person
INR 875 + taxes per child (4–12 years)
Reservations: +91 9840535520

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