10 Sept 2026· 4 min read
Why Xin Has a Dog Register | Dog-Friendly Restaurant Bangalore
Why does Xin have a dog register? Discover the fun story behind it and how Xin makes dining with your dog in Bangalore a little more special.
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Bengaluru & Nilgiris food guides
Honest, opinionated guides to where Bangalore, HSR, Koramangala, Coonoor and Ooty eat — written by the Xin team.
22 stories in this category
7 Sept 2026· 5 min read
Drinks in Bangalore at Xin: Boba, Vietnamese Coffee & Kombucha
Looking for drinks in Bangalore with a little more personality? Meet Xin's boba, Vietnamese iced coffee, kombuchas and Morning Sunrise, made for curious minds.
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7 Sept 2026· 5 min read
Why Mira AI at Xin: Turn Thoughts Into Ideas
Mira AI at Xin gives half-formed thoughts somewhere to go, helping you brainstorm, explore possibilities and discover ideas over great food.
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4 Sept 2026· 6 min read
World’s First Restaurant With Free AI | Xin
Xin is the world’s first restaurant with free AI access, bringing a thinking partner to the table for brainstorming, ideas and better questions.
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2 Sept 2026· 6 min read
Idea Hub in Bangalore | Xin Wants to Build Places to Think.
Bangalore has no shortage of places to eat. Xin is creating spaces where people can eat, think, question, exchange ideas and Feed Your Genius.
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1 Sept 2026· 4 min read
Bibimbap in Koramangala: Feed Your Genius at Xin
Looking for bibimbap in Koramangala? At Xin, this colourful Korean bowl of mixed rice is pure happiness, and a delicious reason to love Bangalore's Pan-Asian dining.
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1 Sept 2026· 5 min read
Monsoon Bowls in Bangalore: What to Order | Xin
Looking for the best monsoon bowls in Bangalore? Here’s what to eat when the rain won’t stop, from warming ramen to bold, comforting Master Bowls at Xin.
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28 Aug 2026· 5 min read
Ramen vs Pho: A Completely Biased Argument
Ramen vs pho is a debate with no real winner. Explore the rich, comforting case for ramen and the bright, aromatic case for pho at Xin.
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26 Aug 2026· 4 min read
Why We Can’t Stop Eating Pan Asian Food
Why can’t we stop eating Pan Asian food? Discover how bold flavours, irresistible textures and shared meals keep us coming back for one more bite.
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21 Aug 2026· 3 min read
Folded Food: The Secret Behind the Perfect Bite
From delicate gyoza to generously filled Bing, folded food brings texture, flavour and a little surprise to every bite. Here is why we love the fold.
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19 Aug 2026· 4 min read
Nilgiri Tea: A Little Like Wine, Very Much Its Own
Nilgiri tea is more than a warm cup from the hills. Discover its estates, elevation, organic roots and tasting notes, and see why every cup has a story to tell.
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18 Aug 2026· 3 min read
A Dog Friendly Guide to Coonoor & Ooty: Discover XIN
Heading to the hills with your best friend? Discover dog-friendly Coonoor through XIN—where leisurely Bedford walks, delicious treats, the Dog Menu and the much-loved Dog Register make every visit a little more special.
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17 Aug 2026· 3 min read
Discover Banh Mi: The Bread Is the Whole Argument
Banh Mi is more than a sandwich — it’s all about the crunch, freshness and balance. Discover what makes this Vietnamese favourite so special, and why Banh Mi deserves a place in Bangalore’s food conversation at Xin.
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14 Aug 2026· 3 min read
The Third Place Where India Used to Think Out Loud
India's early third places, spaces between home and work where people could meet, talk, exchange ideas and simply be around one another. And before "community space" became something you could put on a café's website, India already had plenty of them.
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13 Aug 2026· 2 min read
What Is a Bing? And Why Has Nobody in India Made One?
Discover Bing, the crispy, savoury street-food that has everyone talking. Here’s what makes this breakfast classic so delicious and why India hasn’t made its own yet.
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12 Aug 2026· 4 min read
A Field Guide to Xin's 20 Master Bowls in Bangalore
Twenty bowls, four kitchens, one obsessive guide. Here is how to navigate Xin's Master Bowls menu without second-guessing every order.
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4 Aug 2026· 4 min read
Why Pan-Asian Food Tastes Different at 6,000 Feet
At 6,000 feet, water boils at 94°C, braising takes longer, and three of our recipes had to be rewritten. Here is what that means for your bowl.
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1 Aug 2026· 1 min read
The 8 Best Dim Sum in Bangalore (2026) — A Slow Sunday Guide
Bangalore in 2026 has a quietly world-class dim sum scene. Here are the eight kitchens locals actually queue for on Sundays.
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1 Aug 2026· 2 min read
The 9 Best Ramen Bowls in Bangalore (2026) — A Slurper's Guide
The 2026 Bangalore ramen scene has quietly become one of the best in India. Here are the nine bowls locals actually queue for.
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1 Aug 2026· 2 min read
Coonoor Restaurant Guide 2026: 12 Places To Eat In The Nilgiri Hills
Coonoor has quietly become one of the best food towns in South India. Twelve places locals actually eat.
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8 Feb 2026· 3 min read
The HSR Foodie Guide 2026: 8 Restaurants Locals Actually Love
Eight restaurants that make HSR Layout the best neighborhood in south Bengaluru to eat in — chosen by locals who eat here every day.
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18 Jan 2026· 3 min read
The 7 Best Pan-Asian Restaurants in Koramangala (2026 Guide)
From smoky Vietnamese banh mi to hand-folded har gow, here is where Koramangala eats when it wants a bowl that thinks.
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