(TAN): Taj West End, Bengaluru on October 7 announced the opening of the all-day diner Machan. This will be the restaurant’s first outpost from Delhi, where it first opened in 1978.
Somnath Mukherjee, area director, Karnataka and GM of Taj West End, Bengaluru said, “The decades of culinary history of Machan is a befitting addition to the 130-year-old heritage of Taj West End. We welcome our patrons to enjoy a slice of history at this new dining destination in the city.”
Machan was the national capital’s first 24-hour international eatery.
Reminiscent of “machans” or raised platforms built as look-out and observation posts, the jungle-themed eatery is located amidst acres of lush green foliage and offers an indoor seating and an outdoor dining with picturesque views.
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Besides paying homage to the forests of Karnataka, the menu comprises local and global cuisines inspired by the jungles of the world. The restaurant offers classic Machan favourites like Kona Coffee and Bulls’s Eye, in addition to local delicacies like Bandipur Koli Saaru, Kalakkad Reserve – Meen Varuval, and Kabini Lamb Chops. The Bengaluru outlet of Machan will also feature a midnight menu, the concept of which was introduced by the diner.
Apart from the culinary tribute to the wildlife of the region, Machan will host a library of books highlighting the rich heritage of the forests of Karnataka.
