Uppu is expanding beyond Bandra to Oleander Farms, Karjat, bringing its signature South Indian flavours, cherished culinary traditions, and warm hospitality to the place where the Ahuja family’s hospitality story first took root.
Founded by the family behind Oleander Farms, Saltt Karjat & Microbrewery, Common House, and Uppu Bandra, the new outpost marks a homecoming of sorts. Nestled within the lush surroundings of Oleander Farms, Uppu brings its authentic South Indian flavours to Karjat. The restaurant offers a dining experience rooted in nostalgia, tradition, and simple, honest cooking, becoming the town’s first dedicated South Indian dining destination.
Origin of the name “Uppu” lies in the word for “salt” across several South Indian languages. The restaurant celebrates the everyday meals that linger long after they are finished. Its dishes are familiar, comforting, and deeply personal, inspired by cherished recipes, fond memories, and the food traditions that bring people together.
Aaliya Ahuja, Founder, Uppu, expressed its origination and said: “For us, it all began with a simple Sunday ritual: my dad, his favourite South Indian restaurant, a plate of idli, and that same corner table. That feeling of comfort, rhythm, and food that feels like home is what inspired Uppu. After opening our first restaurant in Bandra, bringing Uppu to Oleander Farms feels incredibly special because this is where our hospitality journey began. It feels like bringing a piece of home back home.”
At Uppu, breakfast remains at the heart of the experience. Guests can wake up to freshly brewed filter coffee, crisp dosas, steaming idlis, fluffy appams, and comforting South Indian classics served amidst the calm of Karjat’s greenery. The menu journeys through the diverse culinary landscapes of South India – from Tamil Nadu’s beloved staples and Kerala’s coconut-rich flavours to Andhra Pradesh’s bold spices and Karnataka’s comforting classics. Every dish is prepared with authenticity and care, celebrating regional traditions rather than reinventing them. Whether enjoyed during a weekend getaway or a leisurely day visit, the experience is designed to encourage guests to slow down and savour the moment.
Now welcoming guests at Karjat, Uppu offers a soulful celebration of South Indian cuisine, where every meal is rooted in tradition, nostalgia, and togetherness.
