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Adukale celebrates Karnataka’s culinary heritage with the opening of its flagship store and ‘Old Bangalore Café’

Spread across 3,500 sq. ft, this new outlet in Bengaluru is a landmark for South Indian flavours and diverse culinary traditions cherished across generations.

(Left to Right) Nagaratna - Director, Bharat Kaushik - Director and CEO, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar - Founder at PRK Studios, Malathi Sharma - Director, Ravindra - Director and Vinay Gopinath - Chief Growth Officer

Adukale, a brand that epitomizes the rich culinary heritage of Karnataka, unveils its flagship store and experience zone, Old Bangalore Café in the heart of Jayanagar. The grand opening was graced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Founder at PRK Studios and Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South.

Spread across 3,500 sq. ft, the new outlet is a landmark for South Indian flavours and diverse culinary traditions cherished across generations.

Established in 2009 as a family-run enterprise, the brand has made steady strides with a strong network of 19 Adukale experience stores across Bengaluru and Mysuru, in addition to a robust presence in the FMCG sector in both online and offline models.

The flagship store and Old Bangalore Café serve as a vibrant hub dedicated to fostering connections, creating lasting memories, and celebrating the culture of Karnataka through a delightful fusion of flavours from South India.

(Left to Right) Nagaratna – Director, Ravindra – Director, Bharat Kaushik – Director and CEO, Tejasvi Surya – Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South and Vinay Gopinath – Chief Growth Officer

Speaking on the launch, Bharat Kaushik, Director and CEO of Adukale, said, “We are excited to launch Adukale’s flagship store and Old Bangalore café in one of Bengaluru’s most treasured cultural and commercial hubs, Jayanagar 4th block. The launch marks yet another exciting milestone in our journey towards bringing the time-tested culinary heritage of Karnataka to the fore. With this format, we aim to provide our customers with an immersive in-store experience while they enjoy popular delicacies and daily specials from our spread. Our menu has been meticulously curated to cater to the taste of those who enjoy Karnataka’s cuisine and to evoke cherished memories while being affordable and easy to savour.”

Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Founder at PRK Studios, highlighted, “Adukale has been a family favourite brand, and it is an honour to inaugurate the new flagship store and experience zone at Jayanagar. Authentic local flavours made with natural ingredients and a passion for preserving culinary heritage make the brand stand out for me. I wish the team at Adukale and Old Bangalore Cafe all the very best as they embark on this journey.”

Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South, added, “It is my honour to be a part of this momentous occasion for brand Adukale. It is heartening to watch Adukale scale new heights while truly preserving the traditional culinary legacy from the grassroots of Karnataka. I extend my best wishes to Bharat Kaushik and the team of Adukale and encourage everyone to come to experience the flavours of Karnataka.”