The city of Indore has welcomed Masala Code, a new dining destination by chef and founder Vedant Newatia, known for his innovative approach to Indian cuisine. This marks his second restaurant in the city, and with it, Newatia turns his focus inward, celebrating India’s culinary soul through 29 regional cuisines brought together in one vibrant space.

Spread across 3,150 square feet, Masala Code reimagines Indian hospitality with design and emotion at its core. Terracotta flooring made by local artisans greets guests, while pendant lights and golden-hued ambience create a warm, intimate mood. Instead of traditional artwork, handcrafted tiles and custom furniture lend the restaurant a sense of place and personality.

The restaurant’s design, conceptualised by London-based architect Karan Gandhi, reflects India’s evolving culinary story. The Spice Wall, one of its highlights, pays homage to the heart of Indian cooking constantly changing with the seasons to reflect the rhythm of local kitchens. The Bar Installation adds quiet drama, transitioning from deep terracotta tones to lighter shades that meet a reflective ceiling, creating an illusion of movement and depth.

For those seeking indulgence, the Wine and Cigar Display blends Eastern warmth with Western sophistication, while touches like the Bread Counter and a Bookshelf of culinary tales celebrate India’s storytelling traditions around food.

“No matter where you go in India, recipes are almost a secret language, spoken through spices, passed down in family kitchens, and whispered between simmering pots. Masala Code was born from that idea: that Indian cuisine is not a single story but a constellation of stories,” said Vedant Newatia, founder of Masala Code.

From design to cuisine, Masala Code stands as both a tribute and a reinvention—an experience that captures the beautiful chaos, comfort, and creativity of India’s kitchens.

The Silver Train, a new fine-dining restaurant inspired by India’s royal kitchens, has opened its doors in Mumbai. Founded by Shravan Juvvadi, the creative mind behind Hyderabad’s iconic Tabula Rasa, the restaurant celebrates India’s opulent culinary heritage through performance, storytelling, and flavour.

Described as “an edible archive of royal India”, The Silver Train takes cues from palace dining traditions where meals were not just served but staged as grand spectacles of motion, aroma, and delight.

“At The Silver Train, we wanted to create a place where history doesn’t sit behind glass but arrives steaming on your plate or clicking in your glass. Dining here is about discovery, it’s about exploring the curiosity woven into every dish, every sip, every detail,” said Juvvadi, Founder and CEO.

Joining him is Chef Anuradha Joshi Medhora, co-founder of The Silver Train and founder of Charoli, known for her extensive research into India’s regal kitchens. Her culinary storytelling revives the eccentricities and indulgences of Indian monarchs, allowing diners to experience heritage through both taste and tale.

Contrary to traditional grandeur, The Silver Train channels the spirit of the palace’s “cool wing”—a place of indulgence, intrigue, and wit. Its light and inviting atmosphere pairs history with playful irreverence, encouraging curiosity and delight in every course.

The immersive experience extends to The Silver Bar, where cocktails draw inspiration from royal-era experimentation. Infused with flowers, preserved fruits, and aromatic spices, each drink is designed as “theatre in a glass”, echoing the same artistry that defines the kitchen.

Good Flippin’ Burgers, one of India’s fastest-growing homegrown burger brands, has officially entered Chennai, opening three new locations across the city, dine-in outlets in Anna Nagar and T. Nagar, and a cloud kitchen in Perungudi.

The launch marks a major milestone in the brand’s pan-India growth, expanding its footprint to six cities Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and now Chennai. With a total of 66 stores nationwide, Good Flippin’ Burgers continues to set new standards for quality, freshness, and flavour in India’s fast-evolving QSR segment.

Known for its signature burgers made with fluffy buns, juicy patties, and flavour-packed sauces, the brand’s Chennai debut promises to bring its signature experience closer to every neighbourhood.

Each new outlet caters to multiple dining preferences:

• Anna Nagar: Dine-in, Takeaway & Delivery

• T. Nagar: Dine-in, Takeaway & Delivery

• Perungudi: Cloud Kitchen (Delivery Only)

“Chennai is a city that truly celebrates food, from its iconic filter coffee and street-side snacks to its growing appetite for global flavours. We’ve always admired how Chennai’s food culture blends authenticity with experimentation,” said Viren D’Silva, Co-founder, Good Flippin’ Burgers.

He added, “The city’s younger audience is curious, well-travelled, and values quality, perfectly aligning with our philosophy of serving food made with authenticity and top-quality ingredients. Expanding here felt like the most natural next step in our journey.”

With a team of 700+ employees and a strong nationwide presence, Good Flippin’ Burgers continues to shape the future of India’s quick service restaurant landscape, crafting food that’s real, reliable, and ridiculously good.

For Chennai’s burger lovers, that means one thing: the wait for the perfect burger is finally over.