Restaurant India News: Nandhini Expands with 6,000 sq. ft. Flagship Outlet on St. Marks Road, Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based restaurant chain Nandhini, known for its Andhra cuisine, is set to open one of its largest outlets yet on 10 September at St. Marks Road. Spread across 6,000 sq. ft. with a 250-seat capacity (200 indoors and 50 outdoors), the new outlet represents the brand’s most ambitious expansion in recent years.

The interiors, developed by Reshma Raju and Nishant Raju of Abstract Design Studio, combine contemporary elements with traditional influences. Drawing inspiration from Bengaluru’s T2 Airport and the city’s “Garden City” identity, the design emphasizes sustainability and fine-dining aesthetics. St. Marks Road is the second outlet to adopt this new design approach, which the brand plans to implement across future locations.

Operational highlights include two private dining spaces — Sambhavam with seating for 40–50 guests, and Sannidhi with 15 seats — to cater to private gatherings. Other customer-focused initiatives include a “biryani bell ritual,” where a bell signals the arrival of a fresh dum biryani batch, and Polaroid giveaways to capture dining memories.

The food menu continues to feature Nandhini’s signature dishes such as Andhra Meals, Chilli Chicken, and Nellore Biryanis. For this outlet, exclusive additions include Gunpowder Popcorn, Mudda Pappu Avvakaya Annam, Paneer Ghee Roast Biryani, Appam with Mutton Chops, Mutton Shorba, Coriander Chicken, Nalagonda Mutton Roast Biryani, Bheemavaram Leg Roast Biryani, and Godavari Prawns Biryani.

The St. Marks Road outlet also introduces an updated beverage program. Guests will have access to beer on tap, featuring Kingfisher Premium, Heineken Silver, Toit Tin-Tin Wit, and Toit Basmati Blonde. Alongside, a new cocktail menu with seven Nandhini-special creations has been designed to complement the Andhra flavors.

“Our vision is to redefine the fine-dine Andhra experience,” the Nandhini team stated. “With St. Marks Road, we’re bringing together everything our loyal guests love — authentic Andhra flavors, warm hospitality, and a legacy they trust — while giving it a modern, premium setting. This outlet is a key step in our larger journey of expanding across India and the world.”

Currently operating 18 outlets in Bengaluru and one in Mysore, Nandhini is working toward an expansion plan of 50 outlets across India. Target markets include Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi, with international expansion planned for Dubai, Sydney, Singapore, Malaysia, and London.

The new St. Marks Road opening signals the brand’s shift toward larger-format outlets, updated design language, and beverage innovation — all part of its strategy to strengthen market leadership in Andhra dining while preparing for national and global growth.