Celebrity Chef Ajay Chopra Reopens Plaka 2.0 in Bengaluru

Celebrity chef Ajay Chopra has reopened Plaka 2.0, a fresh and fearless new dining experience at Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru.

Plaka 2.0 marks a bold new chapter in modern dining—ditching formality for flavour, fun, and freedom. With an all-new menu curated by Chef Ajay Chopra, the restaurant challenges traditional fine dining, inviting guests to eat loudly, messily, and joyfully. Inspired by Mediterranean beach bars, its sunlit interiors, lush greenery, and live kitchen brings relaxed energy to the experience.

The menu is divided into six personality-packed sections, offering bold twists on global and Indian comfort food. Vegetarian highlights include Truffle Parmesan Churros, Aloo Shah Verma, and Delhi Wali Aloo Tikki, while meat lovers can savour Champaran Ahuna Mutton, Delhi Fried Chicken, and the playful Tacobab. The ‘Stack Life’ section serves juicy, double-patty burgers designed to be devoured hands-on.

Indian soul food shines in the ‘Very Vernacular!’ section with dishes like Kameena Kulcha and Potlam Biryani, made with native Seeraga Samba rice and wrapped in banana leaf. The fun continues with ‘The After Party’ desserts like a dreamy Tres Leches, alongside fusion delights such as Thecha Noodles and Korean Gochujang Prawn Bowl. To top it off, Plaka 2.0 features a zero-proof cocktail bar, offering vibrant, alcohol-free drinks that pair perfectly with the bold menu—making every visit both memorable and mindful.

“This isn’t fine dining. It's fun dining. I’ve created a menu that reflects who I am—full of flavour, full of stories, and built for people who want to enjoy food without rules. Plaka 2.0 is about being real, being loud, and eating with your heart,” said Chef Ajay Chopra.