Chef Avinash Martins Opens Janot in Bengaluru’s 1 MG-Lido Mall

BENGALURU, June 27, 2026 — Janot, a new signature restaurant by Chef Avinash Martins, opens at 1 MG-Lido Mall in Bengaluru today, offering a seventy-seat intimate dining space centred on ingredient-led cuisine and long, unhurried meals.

The restaurant embraces a philosophy where each dish begins with an ingredient, a travel memory or a regional influence. The design encourages relaxed conversation over extended meals and crafted drinks, aligning hospitality with thoughtful culinary storytelling. 

Ingredient-Led Menu Shapes Dining Narrative

Janot’s menu avoids rigid culinary categories and instead builds dishes around quality ingredients and narrative inspiration. Signature offerings include Udaipuri Laal Maas Galouti paired with khooba roti, Gallina Cafreal with pulled chicken and quail egg, and Military Lamb with herb-crusted lamb and donne pulao. Seafood plates like Patte Wali Macchi and Odiya Crab Kassa add regional coastal tastes, while vegetarian options such as Udaipuri Kathal Galouti and Rumani Baingan Chokha showcase creative reinterpretations of familiar produce. 

Drinks and Diversity for Broad Appeal

The beverage selection at Janot reflects local and seasonal influence with signature cocktails like Patoi, Marmalade, Kokum & Curry Leaf G&T, and Feni Colada. The restaurant also offers a wide range of vegetarian, vegan, Jain and gluten-free dishes to meet diverse preferences and dietary needs. 

Why Janot Matters in Bengaluru’s Dining Scene

“Some of the best dishes come from simple ideas,” says Chef Avinash Martins about his approach to cooking at Janot. The restaurant’s name, drawn from a Portuguese expression fondly spoken by the chef’s grandmother, evokes comfort and familiarity and sets a tone of warmth throughout the dining experience. 

Thejus Shivarama, partner at Janot Bengaluru, says the city’s well-travelled and curious diners value sincerity and narrative in food. This belief shaped the decision to bring Janot to Bengaluru as an addition to the city’s expanding hospitality landscape. 

Located in the heart of Bengaluru’s dining district, Janot is positioned as a neighbourhood destination for those seeking experience-driven meals rooted in quality ingredients, mindful hospitality and a narrative-forward approach to contemporary cuisine.

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