Bengaluru designer turns his home into a cozy fine-dining experience, tickets sell out in seconds. Watch

At ‘Apartment’, each dinner is limited to just 30 guests, creating an intimate atmosphere where strangers can connect over thoughtfully prepared dishes.

In Bengaluru’s ever-evolving food scene, a unique dining experience is capturing the attention of food enthusiasts. Apartment, a dinner series hosted by designer and cook Anurag Arora, turns the idea of dining out on its head by transforming a cozy apartment into an exclusive fine-dining destination.

With a carefully curated seven-course menu, 'Apartment' brings the sophistication of fine dining to a setting that feels personal and warm.(Instagram/Anurag Arora)

With a carefully curated seven-course menu, Apartment brings the sophistication of fine dining to a setting that feels personal and warm.

Sharing his thoughts on Instagram, Anurag wrote, “This whole year, I have been working to get back to the format that I enjoy the most. But the timing often conspired against me. Work priorities and other fun ideas kept me super engaged, but at the back of my mind, I wanted to be here as quick as I could.”

The dinner series, which debuted in late 2023, is a product of months of planning and menu testing. Anurag revealed, “The first episode of Apartment is a seven-course menu that I worked on for the last three months. We will at least do four iterations of it before we sunset this menu, hopefully in a different city as a final episode.”

Sneak peek into ‘Apartment’

What sets Apartment apart is its exclusivity. Each dinner is limited to just 30 guests, creating an intimate atmosphere where strangers can connect over thoughtfully prepared dishes. However, securing a spot at the table is no easy feat. Tickets, which Anurag releases via Instagram stories, sell out in under 30 seconds.

This rush underscores the growing demand for unique experiences, particularly in urban centers like Bengaluru.

For its inaugural episode, Apartment introduced a vegetarian option, addressing one of the most frequent requests from Anurag’s followers.

The success of Apartment reflects a broader trend in cities like Bengaluru, where curated experiences are becoming increasingly popular.