Big Bowl Partners with Actress Anupama Parameswaran for a Flavorful Collaboration

Big Bowl Partners with Actress Anupama Parameswaran for a Flavorful Collaboration

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on March 2, 2025

Big Bowl, the popular food brand specializing in flavorful Indian and Chinese bowls, has announced an exciting collaboration with South Indian actress Anupama Parameswaran. Known for her stellar performances in Premam, Kodi, and Karthikeya 2, Anupama brings her signature charm to Big Bowl’s latest campaign, celebrating affordable, delicious, and culturally rich food experiences.

In a lively promotional reel, Anupama indulges in Big Bowl’s signature dishes while engaging with her audience using humorous regional movie dialogues and vibrant reactions. Her Telugu expression, “Idhi fire kaadhu, wild fireu!” (This isn’t fire; this is wild fire!), and her Tamil phrase, “Taste chumma adhurdhula!” (The taste is just mind-blowing!) capture the bold and irresistible flavors that Big Bowl is known for—all starting at just ₹149.

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Big Bowl is a cloud kitchen brand under Lenexis Foodworks, a leading name in India’s food service industry. With a focus on customizable meal options, it caters to modern consumers looking for convenient yet flavorful dining choices. The brand recently achieved a major milestone, surpassing INR 100 crore ARR within four years of launch, with projections to cross INR 150 crore ARR by FY26.

Speaking on the collaboration, Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal, Founder and Director of Lenexis Foodworks, expressed his excitement: “We are delighted to collaborate with Anupama Parameswaran. Her love for food and energetic personality perfectly complement Big Bowl’s ethos of bringing people together through affordable and delicious meals. This partnership is a step forward in expanding our footprint and connecting with audiences across India.”

Lenexis Foodworks operates multiple successful Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands, including Chinese Wok, Big Bowl, and The Momo Co., redefining India’s dining landscape with an emphasis on affordability, quality, and innovation. Chinese Wok, the flagship brand of Lenexis Foodworks, is India’s largest Chinese QSR chain, with over 200 outlets in 30+ cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

With this collaboration, Big Bowl aims to further strengthen its presence in India’s food industry, bringing delicious flavors to more food lovers while reinforcing its commitment to accessibility and quality. As the brand continues to grow, its mission remains clear—to deliver great-tasting meals at pocket-friendly prices, making every bowl an experience to savor.


ButterBrews Opens New Café in Aundh with Coffee-First Experience

ButterBrews Opens New Café in Aundh with Coffee-First Experience

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on April 7, 2026

ButterBrews has opened its new outlet in Aundh, marking its largest format café so far. The new space has been designed as an everyday destination, bringing together a comfortable layout, a strong all-day menu, and a clear focus on coffee.

The café has been planned with multiple zones to suit different preferences. It includes an indoor seating area, a non-smoking outdoor section with an amphitheatre-style setup, and a separate smoking zone placed away from the main space to ensure a smooth and relaxed experience for all guests.

The menu offers a premium all-day selection built around fresh ingredients. Guests can choose from breakfast options, healthy bowls, wholesome meals, and vegan dishes, making it suitable for different tastes and dining needs throughout the day.

Coffee continues to be at the heart of the ButterBrews experience. The café uses 100 percent Arabica beans and serves both house blends and manually brewed coffees. It also features guest roasters like Tulum Coffee Roasters and Ground Zero Coffee Roasters, adding variety to its coffee offerings.

Desserts and baked items are prepared in-house at ButterBrews’ bakehouse. Popular choices include the Basque cheesecake and cinnamon rolls, which have already become favourites among guests.

Commenting on the opening, Harsh Agarwal, Co-founder, ButterBrews, said, “ButterBrews, Aundh is our largest format cafe yet. We have built a stronger indoor experience and created clear zones across the cafe so guests can settle in the way they like. We want this to be an address people can count on through the week.”

Umang Bhimrajka, Co-founder, ButterBrews, added, “For us, coffee has always been non-negotiable. With 100 percent Arabica beans, house espresso coffees and manual brews that rotate speciality roasters, we are bringing a program that balances familiarity with discovery. Alongside that, the all-day menu and our bakehouse desserts complete the experience we want to offer Aundh.”


McDonald’s India Brings Back Limited-Edition Sipper with App-Exclusive Meals

McDonald’s India Brings Back Limited-Edition Sipper with App-Exclusive Meals

By Hariharan U

Published on April 7, 2026

McDonald's India – North and East has reintroduced its popular limited-edition Sipper, bringing back the fan-favourite collectible as part of its app-exclusive Super Sipper Meals. The offering follows strong customer demand earlier this year and is available for a limited time across select regions.

Accessible exclusively through the McDonald's App, the Super Sipper Meals can be ordered between 4 PM and 7 PM, adding an element of exclusivity and urgency for customers looking to grab the collectible while stocks last.

The meals are offered in two variants, catering to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences. The Veg option, includes a McAloo Tikki Burger, Medium Fries, Small Coke, and Pizza McPuff. The Non-Veg variant, features a McGrill Burger along with Medium Fries, Small Coke, and Pizza McPuff.

Commenting on the reintroduction, Rajeev Ranjan said the overwhelming response to the earlier launch highlighted customers’ interest in unique and engaging experiences. He added that the brand remains focused on delivering offerings that combine value, taste, and memorable moments.

Operated by Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd., McDonald’s India – North and East continues to strengthen its presence with over 295 restaurants and 190+ McCafé outlets across the region. The brand’s latest offering reflects its ongoing effort to create experience-led promotions that go beyond traditional value meals.

By combining everyday favourites with collectible merchandise, the reintroduced Sipper campaign aims to enhance customer engagement while driving digital adoption through its app ecosystem.


Ambience Mall Gurugram Welcomes CoCo Ichibanya to Its Dining Line-Up

Ambience Mall Gurugram Welcomes CoCo Ichibanya to Its Dining Line-Up

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on April 7, 2026

CoCo Ichibanya has opened its new outlet at Ambience Mall Gurugram, adding a global flavour to the mall’s growing food and beverage offerings. Located on the third floor, the restaurant spans around 3,000 sq. ft. and can accommodate up to 52 guests.

Founded in 1978 in Japan, CoCo Ichibanya is known as one of the world’s largest Japanese curry chains. The brand is popular for its curry-and-rice dishes, offering a mix of consistency and customisation, allowing diners to personalise their meals based on taste and preference.

The launch is part of Ambience Mall Gurugram’s ongoing effort to strengthen its dining portfolio by bringing in well-known international brands. With this addition, the mall continues to expand its options, offering both everyday dining choices and unique global experiences to visitors.

Speaking on the occasion, Arjun Gehlot, Director, Ambience Group, said, “Consumer preferences today are evolving towards experiences that feel both authentic and globally relevant. CoCo Ichibanya brings a strong international identity along with an offering that is approachable and versatile. At Ambience Mall, our focus remains on curating a balanced and contemporary mix, and this addition further strengthens that direction.”

With the opening of CoCo Ichibanya, Ambience Mall Gurugram further builds its position as a destination that blends retail with curated dining and lifestyle experiences, catering to a modern and globally aware audience.

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