At Orlo Dinner Is Less a Meal and More a Mood
As night falls, Orlo shifts gears—opening up a thoughtfully layered a la carte menu that’s as much about shared memories and regional stories as it is about food.
Dinner at Orlo feels very different from lunch, and that’s entirely intentional. While afternoons are about a fixed, comforting meal, evenings unfold slowly—almost conversationally—revealing a menu shaped by regions, recollections, and collaboration.
The first thing you notice is how the table fills up with stories, not just dishes. Someone is already raving about the Himalayan thukpa, calling it the kind of bowl you want to hug on a long evening. Another reaches straight for the Aloo Tehri, quietly nostalgic, instantly transporting you to home on a cold winter night. The Tadke Waali Lauki Dal does something similar—simple, warm, and deeply reassuring.
Then come the flavours that wake you right up. Kurkuro Bhindi with Mirchi Malai—crispy bhindi tossed with green chillies, fresh cream and spices—is impossible to stop at one bite. The Chatpate Corn Ribs spark instant school-day nostalgia, while the Maharashtrian Thecha Paneer brings personality to the table. This is food that invites reactions, not silence.
Some of Orlo’s strongest impressions come from its signatures. The Kurkure Mushroom which is crisp outside but tender inside with spice and cheese filling lands perfectly with a homemade nimbu achar dip that cuts through the richness. The Subz Galawat Kebab is another standout—melt-in-the-mouth infused with Awadhi spices.
The Orlo Kulcha deserves its own moment. Baked in the tandoor, bite-sized, it’s playful yet comforting, and unmistakably theirs. Alongside it, the Shikharipuri Sindhi Kadhi speaks of depth and heritage, while the Ema Datshi from Bhutan—a hearty stew of chillies, melted cheese and seasonal vegetables—feels so complete you almost don’t need another dish.
Almost.
Until Paneer Makhni arrives, which just melts effortlessly, the Khamiri Roti with its leavened softness and subtle flavour is unforgettable, and the warqi parantha makes you linger longer. Even the Bhindi ka Raita surprises, gently challenging what you think a raita can be, says my food companion.
What truly defines Orlo at night, though, is not just what’s on the plate but how it all comes together. The a la carte menu leans heavily into Rajasthani influences while weaving in flavours from across India...Sindhi, Eastern, North Eastern, Punjabi—each treated with respect and restraint. The space feels designed for sharing, for three generations to sit together, for conversations to stretch.
Then there are the in-house sodas—fresh, nostalgic, and quietly impressive. No preservatives, no heaviness, just clean flavours that pair effortlessly with Indian food. Add to that the view of the Durgam Cheruvu bridge glowing against the night sky, the softly lit IT hub in the distance, and playlists that subtly shift with regions, and the experience feels complete.
Orlo doesn’t try to be loud, it lets its food, its people, and its collaborative spirit speak. Dinner here isn’t rushed, it’s layered, warm, and thoughtfully unhurried—exactly the kind of place you want to return to, again and again, as night settles in.