Blue Tokai’s regional expansion is being spearheaded by Ambrosia Foods, a GCC-focussed food and beverage platform dedicated to launching and scaling innovative consumer brands across the region. The partnership combines Blue Tokai’s expertise in sourcing, roasting and serving exceptional Indian coffee with Ambrosia Foods’ deep market knowledge and operational capabilities to drive long-term growth across the GCC.

Blue Tokai becomes the fourth brand to join Ambrosia Foods’ portfolio. Alongside India’s leading fresh-to-order biryani brand Biryani By Kilo, Lebanese heritage brand Furn Beaino, and American diner concept Mr Brown, the platform continues to build one of the region’s fastest-growing multi-brand F&B businesses focused on premium, scalable consumer concepts.

“Blue Tokai is a landmark addition to our growing GCC portfolio and a brand that perfectly reflects Ambrosia Foods’ vision of bringing proven, category-defining concepts to the region and building them for long-term success. Indian brands are increasingly finding strong resonance across the GCC, and Blue Tokai is exceptionally well positioned to introduce more consumers to the quality, craftsmanship and diversity of India’s specialty coffee.”, said Vishwaroop Narain, Executive Chairman, Ambrosia Foods.

Following the launch of its first Dubai cafe, Ambrosia Foods plans to significantly expand Blue Tokai’s footprint across the GCC, with over 10 locations planned over the next few years.

Today, the brand operates more than 250 cafés and three roasteries across India, works directly with over 80 coffee farms, and maintains an international presence in Tokyo, Japan.

“India has an extraordinary coffee heritage, yet its potential as a world-class specialty coffee origin is only beginning to gain global recognition. For more than a decade, Blue Tokai has focused on strengthening the connection between coffee producers and consumers while creating spaces where people can discover the craft and stories behind every cup. Expanding into the GCC marks an important milestone in our journey as we introduce Indian specialty coffee to new audiences. The region’s vibrant café culture and appreciation for thoughtfully crafted experiences make it a natural next step in our growth,” said Shivam Shahi, Co-Founder and COO, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters.

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As an Indian multinational, Haldiram understands the pulse of its customers and remains committed to offering the finest culinary experiences. The new restaurant, with a seating capacity of 110, features a specially curated menu with handpicked Indian recipes, including chaat favorites like Raj Kachori, Indian snacks like Choley Bhature, North and South Indian cuisine, and an array of sweets such as Motichoor Ladoo, Kesar Rasmalai, and Kaju Katli. To enhance customer convenience, the outlet also introduces Table Service for a more comfortable dining experience.

Speaking on the launch of the all-new restaurant, Pankaj Agarwal, Director and Owner, Haldiram’s, said, “Dubai is a booming hub of culinary diversity, and we are elated to launch our first international outlet in this iconic destination. With a rich legacy of bringing authentic Indian flavours to people, we aim to be in a space where customers can expect Indian cuisine just the way they like it with unmatched hospitality. This is just the beginning of our expansion journey, and we look forward to bringing Haldiram’s to more international locations shortly.”

Sharing about the launch, Kailash Agarwal, President – Retail & QSR, Haldiram’s, added, “We are excited to enter the Dubai market with our unique Restaurant that has a strategic blend of dine-in and quick-service restaurant formats to reach our audience in Dubai. Dubai is a melting pot of global cultures which is deeply seen through the diversity in food and is the perfect stage for us to showcase the richness of Indian cuisine to the global audience.”

The launch of this flagship international outlet is a significant milestone, solidifying Haldiram’s position as a global ambassador of Indian cuisine. With its UAE expansion, the brand continues to redefine how Indian food is relished worldwide, staying true to its core—FOOD—and delivering the flavors customers love on an international scale.

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