About this Event
This Thanksgiving, we're bringing something a little different to the table!
Join us at Bengaluru Cafe in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, for a special vegan Thanksgiving feast inspired by the flavors and traditions of Bengaluru, South India.
We've created a festive menu that brings together traditional South Indian favorites with seasonal Thanksgiving ingredients like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and apples.
The meal will be served traditionally on a banana leaf, with a variety of dishes to explore. And the highlight? Fresh, crispy dosas prepared right in front of you on our live dosa griddle!
Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, new to South Indian cuisine, or simply looking for a different Thanksgiving dinner, we'd love to welcome you.
What Makes This Thanksgiving Special?
A Traditional Banana Leaf Feast
Experience a South Indian dining tradition where a variety of dishes are served together on a banana leaf, bringing different flavors and textures to the table.
Live Dosa Experience
Watch our team prepare fresh dosas right in front of you. From classic Masala Dosa to Mysore Masala, Onion Chilli Masala, and Podi Masala, you'll get to enjoy one of South India's most loved dishes straight off the griddle.
Thanksgiving Ingredients, South Indian Flavors
We're bringing seasonal favorites like pumpkin, sweet potato, cranberry, and apple into traditional South Indian preparations, creating a festive menu just for the occasion.
A Fully Vegan Menu
Every dish in this special Thanksgiving menu is plant-based, prepared without dairy, butter, ghee, eggs, or meat.
Our Thanksgiving Menu
Welcome Drink
Spiced Apple Panakam
A refreshing apple-based drink infused with warming spices, inspired by a traditional South Indian beverage.
Live Dosa Experience
Freshly prepared on the griddle and served hot.
- Classic Masala Dosa: A crispy rice-and-lentil crepe filled with seasoned potatoes.
- Mysore Masala Dosa: A crispy dosa with a spicy chutney spread and potato filling.
- Onion Chilli Masala Dosa: A crispy dosa featuring onions, green chillies, and spiced potatoes.
- Podi Masala Dosa: A crispy dosa seasoned with aromatic South Indian spice powder and filled with potatoes.
Traditional Banana Leaf Feast
Mini Medu Vada
Crispy, savory lentil doughnuts.
Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Palya
Pumpkin and sweet potatoes cooked with traditional South Indian spices.
Beans & Coconut Poriyal
Tender green beans tossed with fresh coconut and aromatic seasoning.
Corn & Pomegranate Kosambari
A refreshing South Indian salad with sweet corn and pomegranate.
Cranberry-Ginger Thokku
A tangy, gently spiced cranberry and ginger relish.
Bengaluru Bisi Bele Bath
A comforting Karnataka specialty made with rice, lentils, vegetables, and a distinctive blend of spices.
Pepper-Cumin Rasam
A light, aromatic South Indian broth flavored with black pepper and cumin.
Papadum & Pickles
Crispy lentil wafers served with traditional Indian pickles.
Desserts
Pumpkin Jaggery Kesaribath
A warm South Indian semolina dessert made with pumpkin and jaggery, an unrefined cane sugar.
Coconut Milk Payasam
A traditional South Indian sweet pudding prepared with coconut milk.
Date & Seating Times
Thursday, November 26, 2026
We're offering two dining sessions to make the experience comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.
First Seating: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Second Seating: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Each session is a two-hour dining experience with limited seating.
Please select your preferred seating time when booking and arrive on time so we can begin service as scheduled.
Tickets & Reservations
Adults (Ages 13+): $30 per person
Children (Ages 4–12): $15 per person
Your ticket includes the complete Thanksgiving feast, welcome drink, desserts, and live dosa experience.
This is a prepaid dining event, and advance reservations are required.
If you're coming with friends or family, we recommend purchasing tickets together under one booking so we can arrange seating accordingly.
If your group is booking separately, please contact us in advance. We'll do our best to seat everyone together.
A Few Things to Know
- Each ticket is valid for one guest at the selected dining session.
- Please arrive on time for your seating.
- The Thanksgiving menu is entirely vegan.
- Guests with food allergies or specific dietary restrictions should contact us before booking so we can discuss ingredients and preparation.
- Seating is limited, and tickets are available while capacity lasts.
Celebrate Thanksgiving, Bengaluru Style
For us, Thanksgiving is about bringing people together around good food.
We're excited to share a little of Bengaluru's food traditions with Philadelphia this holiday, and we hope you'll join us.
Reserve your seats and celebrate Thanksgiving with a South Indian twist!
Bengaluru Cafe
809 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-964-9700
www.bengaluru.cafe
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Bengaluru Cafe, 809 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States
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