From the kitchen table

Observations on ingredients, seasons, and the work ahead

Food & Drink
Over 12 edgy courses, a new Bengaluru restaurant pushes the idea of how India eats
Nila is a realisation of a chef’s dream and ambition
Sumana Mukherjee
21 January 2026
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5 min read
Dining
First look: With Nila, chef Rahul Sharma is centering India’s diverse ingredients
An ambitious chef-led concept, Nila spotlights one Indian region every three months, launching with a Nagaland-inspired tasting menu featuring black rice, anushi, and reimagined smoked pork.
Anagha Maareesha
22 January, 2026
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5 min read
Dining
This 24-seater, 12-course restaurant in Bengaluru mirrors the phases of the moon
Defined by curved forms and moonlit textures, Nila brings a rare hush to the city’s dining scene.
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar
25 February 2026
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5 min read
Food
Every three months, Bengaluru’s Nila changes its menu 
Chef Rahul Sharma’s new restaurant brings you a taste of a different Indian region every few months. First up: Nagaland 
Darshita Goyal
29 January 2026
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5 min read

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