India, Jan. 24 -- Ooru's culinary scene has always 'cooked,' paving the way for some of the country's most inventive menus. Here, cocktails draw from local fruits (Mysore High at SOKA with yellaki bananas) and a bowl of ramen can feel like your mother's chicken curry (a la Naati Tori Paitan at Naru Noodle Bar). January 2026 is shaping up just as exciting, with a string of new restaurants and bars in Bangalore promising the best dining (and drinking) out experiences this January. On the lineup: a chef-driven seasonal 12-course tasting affair, a neighbourhood bar with elevated drinks tied to the city's cultural hubs, and much more.

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