Bengaluru’s April dining guide: Easter feasts and summer specials

Family treasures @ Tijouri

At this restaurant that puts home chefs in the spotlight, the Easter meal will be helmed by Chef Priya Verghese whose culinary roots run deep in the Syrian Christian traditions of Kerala. She will be whipping up recipes passed down through generations such as kappa phuzhungiyathu, beef cutlets, vazappu vadas, and more. 

Easter specials at Tijouri
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For mains, there is the traditional duck roast, Kodumpuli meen curry, Kerala egg roast,  Nasrani mutton biryani – all served with vatteappam and red rice with accompaniments like the kandari chammandi, ulli theeyal, and pineapple pachadi. End the meal with madakusan, a traditional crepe filled with sugar.

On April 5 for lunch and dinner. At Radisson Blu Atria, 1 Palace Road

The Easter spread at Sheraton Grand
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Festive spread @ Sheraton Grand Bengaluru 

Yet to book your Easter brunch? At this property in Whitefield, the meal blends festive tradition with the dawn of Spring. Savour dishes such as slow-braised lamb shoulder with rosemary jus, apricot and herb stuffed roast chicken, maple-mustard glazed pork loin, and more, alongside seasonal accompaniments such as asparagus with lemon hollandaise, honey-roasted baby carrots and parsnips, buttered baby potatoes with parsley, and a pea, mint and burrata salad.

Other Easter treats comprise hot cross buns, braided Easter brioches, and rosemary focaccias, with desserts such as carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, marzipan-topped simnel cake, lemon ricotta cake, and chocolate nest tarts. 

Alongside the culinary experience, there are a range of activities to engage the young and old alike. Think egg painting sessions for children, an Easter egg hunt, and more. 

On April 5, 12.30 pm onwards. ₹2,999 plus taxes 

Appam with pork vindaloo
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Flavours of Kerala @ Coracle

Ring in the festive weekend at Bangalore International Centre’s in-house restaurant where Chef-founder Tresa Francis is all set to host a meal ‘inspired by the estate kitchens of her childhood’. This ‘deeply personal’ Easter spread features her family heirloom recipes with global influence. Highlights include duck roast with vellappam, pork roast, fish bake, beef brisket, cashew mappas, and more. 

On April 5 at Bangalore International Centre

Lemon rhubarb tart
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Summer specials @ Paper & Pie 

Soaring temperatures call for cooling dishes and this chain of cafes is doing just that with their summer menu. A mix of savoury plates and dessert offerings, the menu comprises a tender coconut and mango panna cotta, mango cloud cake, almond orange torta, lemon and rhubarb tart, and a jaggery coffee éclair.

In the savoury section, savour watermelon and feta salad with mint and pesto; pistachio cherry French toast served with pistachio anglaise and sour cherry compote; leek and miso fettuccine with tofu crumble; slow-braised lamb ragu conchiglie; to name a few. 

Available at outlets across the city

Biang biang noodles
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Besigey @ Circa 11

Also ringing in the summer is Chef Pradyumna Harithsa who has curated a new dinner menu at Circa 11. Meaning summer in Kannada, Besigey offers a mix of bar bites, mains, and desserts. Highlights include chilli cheddar churros with a mushroom ketchup; melon and burrata with a mirin citrus dressing, mint, and basil; sea bass ceviche with mango chilli leche de tigre; duck tourte with caramelised onions and emmental; biang biang noodles tossed with tofu and bok choy; and more. For dessert, relish mango mille-feuille with mango mousse, mango sorbet and almond crumble; and passionfruit pavlova with lemongrass ice cream.

From April 15 at 12th Main Road, Indiranagar

A dish at Tomo Kei
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Nikkei dining @ Tomo Kei

Bringing in an authentic Nikkei dining experience to the city is this 52-cover restaurant. Blending Japanese technique with Peruvian classics, the experience includes dishes like salmon tiradito with Peruvian sweet potato and avocado salsa; anticucho lamb chops grilled over robata; jalapeño miso cod served with mixed grains and smoked jalapeño salsa; saltado, an authentic Peruvian stir-fry finished with scallions, rustic potatoes, and smoked chili; chaufa rice, a Peruvian-style fried rice finished tableside with aromatic oils; and the 811 Dessert, with dark chocolate and raspberry.

Helmed by Chef Bobby T. Recto, the menu’s highlights include salmon tiradito with passionfruit leche; smoky anticucho lamb chops; jalapeño miso cod; and a signature saltado. The beverage programme features migration-inspired cocktails, an agave selection, and a sake bar.

At Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield

Dishes from Toscano’s new salad menu
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Italian soiree @ Toscano

Rediscover the flavours of an Italian summer with Toscano’s new salad menu. Highlights include summer sandwich with French fries; mango and melon salad with smoked fior di latte; buffalo mozzarella, summer fruits and mixed nuts salad with confit cherry tomatoes and pesto croutons. Pair these with refreshing coolers like Jasmine Blossom Fizz, Cucumber Elderflower Cooler, Mango Ginger Sparkler, and Rose & Lychee Refresher.

Available at outlets across the city

Thai vegetable green curry
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Songkran @ Shiro

Ring in Thai New Year with a limited-edition menu featuring dishes that pay tribute to the country’s culinary traditions. Highlights from the menu include yum tang mo, a chilled Thai watermelon salad; Thai corn fritters; coconut kaffir lime chicken; pandan curried prawns; Chiang Mai hung lay pork curry; a slow-cooked massaman curry; pad Thai; tom yum fried rice, and more.

The range of cocktails and desserts include Thai Basil Paloma, Siam Breeze, mango sticky rice with sweet coconut milk, and a Thai tea crème brûlée, respectively.

From April 15 to May 15 at UB City