Masala Code Brings 29 Regional Indian Cuisines To Indore
Indore welcomes Masala Code, a new all-day restaurant by Chef Vedant Newatia that celebrates India’s culinary diversity through 29 regional cuisines, inventive cocktails, and contemporary design
Indore’s dining landscape expands with the opening of Masala Code, the city’s first restaurant bringing together 29 regional Indian cuisines under one roof. Founded by Chef Vedant Newatia, who also runs Atelier V, the new restaurant focuses on showcasing India’s diverse food traditions in a contemporary format.
Ambience
Located in the centre of Indore, Masala Code spans 3,150 square feet and is designed by London-based architect Karan Gandhi. The space combines Indian craftsmanship with clean, modern design. Terracotta flooring made by local artisans, pendant lighting, and warm gold tones create a comfortable dining environment.
The restaurant includes distinct features such as the Spice Wall, which changes with the seasons to reflect India’s culinary rhythm, and a Bar Installation that transitions from deep terracotta to lighter shades, enhanced by a mirrored ceiling. Other details like a Wine and Cigar Display, Bread Counter, and a Bookshelf with culinary titles add a personal and cultural layer to the space. Outside, corten steel planters line the façade, their evolving patina symbolising time and transformation.
Food
The menu covers India’s breadth of flavours, moving from everyday favourites to regional specialities. The Day Menu highlights breakfast staples such as Aloo Paratha, Pindi Chole Kulche, Benne Dosa, and Ros Omelette.
As evening sets in, the Main Menu presents a wider range of dishes, including Bhel Puri, Kathi Rolls, Honey Chilli Potato, Chowmein, Mutton Rogan Josh, Chicken Xacuti, and Kolkata Biryani. Regional specialties include Shukto from Bengal, Dindigul Biryani from Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhandi Kadhi from the Himalayas, and Andhesha Kala Chicken from Maharashtra. Each dish aims to stay true to its regional roots while maintaining balance and simplicity.
Drinks
The drinks programme reflects a similar approach to detail and nostalgia. The Banta Cart revisits the classic Indian fizzy drink with house-made flavours such as Ananas aur Kesar, Jamun Masala, Keri, Coconut & Curry Leaf, and Filter Kaapi. The bar also features small-batch in-house liqueurs, including Kesar, Shahi Jeera, Dhaniya & Agave, and Coffee & Molasses, used in ten signature cocktails. Highlights include Lolab (whisky, Kashmiri Kahwa, and kulfi), Majuli (Scotch and tea), and Mana (tequila, jalapeño, and Maggi spice).