New menus, exciting launches and fresh culinary concepts are redefining the way we dine. Hashtag Magazine rounds up the latest food spots and flavour-forward experiences worth checking out.
What: RumBabaa
Where: Mumbai
Mumbai’s café culture welcomes a refreshing new entrant with RumBabaa, an all-day coffee and vinyl-led space in Andheri that feels less like a conventional café and more like a carefully curated pause from the city’s pace. Rooted in Japanese minimalism and slow-living philosophy, the space combines warm lighting, natural textures and an intentionally unhurried atmosphere where music, coffee and conversation take centre stage. The vinyl setup at the heart of the café gives the space its soul, creating a rhythm that evolves gently from calm mornings to relaxed evening wine sessions.
The menu balances nourishment with indulgence thoughtfully. Breakfast bowls, inventive egg dishes and globally inspired small plates sit comfortably alongside playful desserts and elevated comfort food. Dishes like the Krapow Omelette, Kataifi Prawns and Tiramisu French Toast showcase the café’s willingness to blend familiar flavours with creative presentation. The coffee programme is equally expansive, featuring everything from V60 pour-overs and cortados to flavour-forward creations like Mango Matcha, Black Sesame Latte and Salted Caramel Espresso Oat Latte. What makes RumBabaa stand out is its emotional warmth. It doesn’t rely on spectacle or excess, instead offering a slower, more mindful hospitality experience where good music, thoughtful food and excellent coffee come together effortlessly. Quietly stylish and deeply comforting, RumBabaa feels like the kind of neighbourhood café Mumbai didn’t realise it needed.
What: ButterBrews
Where: Pune
Pune’s café culture continues to evolve, and ButterBrews’ newest outpost in Aundh arrives with a format that feels larger, more polished and intentionally experience-driven. Designed as an all-day café built around comfort and community, the new space balances functionality with warmth through thoughtfully divided indoor, outdoor and amphitheatre-style seating zones. Whether for work meetings, long coffee catch-ups or casual evening hangs, the café feels built for repeat visits rather than occasional indulgence.
At the heart of the experience is coffee. ButterBrews continues its strong coffee-first approach with 100 percent Arabica beans, rotating speciality guest roasters and manually brewed options that cater to both everyday coffee drinkers and enthusiasts. The inclusion of roasters like Tulum and Ground Zero adds a layer of depth to the menu while keeping the offering dynamic and contemporary.
The food menu complements the café’s easygoing atmosphere with wholesome bowls, breakfast plates, vegan options and comfort-led café fare. Desserts from the in-house bakehouse, especially the Basque cheesecake and cinnamon rolls, stand out as crowd favourites. With its expanded format and elevated offering, ButterBrews Aundh positions itself as a strong new addition to Pune’s growing speciality café scene.
What: Oye Kake
Where: Bengaluru
Mumbai’s much-loved vegetarian Punjabi brand, Oye Kake, arrives in Bengaluru with more than just a restaurant launch; it brings with it the warmth, nostalgia and generosity of an authentic Amritsari dining experience. Located on MG Road, the space beautifully blends Punjabi cultural storytelling with Bengaluru’s design sensibilities, creating a restaurant that feels immersive from the moment you enter. From phulkari-inspired textures and handcrafted details to the striking terracotta-pot chandelier, every corner reflects thoughtful craftsmanship and a strong sense of identity.
The food remains the true highlight. Built around the traditions of langar, Punjabi home kitchens and Amritsar’s vibrant street food culture, the menu is unapologetically indulgent and deeply comforting. The freshly made kulchas, slow-cooked dal makhani, Pindi chole and smoky tandoor dishes carry the richness and honesty of traditional recipes without feeling overly commercialised. The Kulhad Malai Lassi and Jalebi Rabdi make for a fittingly decadent finish.
What makes Oye Kake stand out is its commitment to preserving the vegetarian soul of Punjab while presenting it in a premium yet approachable format. Soulful, flavourful and rooted in memory, Oye Kake feels less like a restaurant and more like an experience built around food, family and cultural nostalgia.
