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In India, the trend is growing fast. Diners are looking for something fresh and meaningful. It started as a way to connect with their Instagram followers.
The concept of supper clubs started in 1930s Hollywood.
Bengaluru’s Ma La Kitchen Supper Club is nothing like a typical restaurant. There’s Chengdu rap in the background, endless cups of pu-erh tea, and stories about Chinese mythology told by the chef. The seven-course Sichuan meal is beautifully plated and full of flavour. But the most unique part? It all happens inside the home of husband-wife duo Aditya Ramakrishnan and Dongli Zhang.
Supper clubs like this are gaining popularity in India. These home-dining experiences offer carefully crafted meals in cosy, private settings. They are intimate, curated, and personal—nothing like the regular restaurant scene.
The concept of supper clubs started in 1930s Hollywood. They were glamorous events celebrating life after Prohibition. Over time, they faded. But post-pandemic, they’ve returned in a big way. People are craving social connections and are open to dining with strangers at someone else’s table.
In India, the trend is growing fast. Diners are looking for something fresh and meaningful. The LOST Table, started by Gurgaon-based couple Archit Agarwal and Natasha Ratti Kapoor, sold out in just five minutes. It started as a way to connect with their Instagram followers and has now caught the attention of brands and restaurants.
In Bengaluru, Anurag Arora runs another hit supper club called Apartment. His events—like the popular ‘Fried Chicken and Flowers’—sell out faster each time. “People want special experiences,” he says, “and they don’t mind whether it’s at a big restaurant or someone’s kitchen.”
New supper clubs are popping up across cities. Kapoor says this shows that more chefs are willing to explore home dining. Ramakrishnan, who started Má Là Kitchen with his wife Dongli, says a restaurant was too expensive and complicated. A supper club, however, made their dream possible.
In OMBR Layout, pastry chef Jenny Clinta runs Sakare from her apartment. She offers a five-course dessert menu every weekend, priced at ₹2,500. Each dessert tells her personal story, from French techniques to island memories of her Andaman childhood. Her guests love the cosy eight-seater table and homemade touch.
Supper clubs in India are here to stay. They bring people together through food, stories, and warmth—all from the comfort of someone’s home.
A team of writers at News18.com bring you stories on what’s creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture.
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