Indian Anjeer goes global

Come, see what’s cooking at this Indian restaurant designed by Studio Lotus

18 Jun 2025

Anjeer is Fig’s desi cousin. A fresh voice to Indian cuisine and a restaurant that lends it a refreshed, global voice, Anjeer is stylish, modern and rooted in the country’s culinary history. The 1,560 sq ft space is based in Gurugram and designed by Studio Lotus, in collaboration with Studio GreyMatter. The intention was to redefine and sketch the identity of a new-age Indian outpost. “While we wanted to stay rooted, we also wanted an element of fun, play and lightness to the experience, and a strong global identity in how the space is perceived,” explains Asha Sairam, Principal at Studio Lotus.

Porcelain pieces by ceramic artist Priya Sundaravalli are suspended on the wall, adding character to the space; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

En(counter) intimate dining

Often, the heart of an Indian home is the kitchen, and Anjeer embraces our rich food heritage and culture by blurring boundaries of the dining section with the cooking area. The kitchen counter extends into a table where guests can choose to dine, creating an intimate dining experience underneath a gantry. “What made it tricky was figuring out the layout, the equipment and how they relate to the functioning of the kitchen, and understanding how the chef would use the space,” elaborates Asha

The area evokes a close relationship between the food prepared and the guest, coercing dialogue in a modern kitchen space. “We intended to reimagine what a space serving Indian cuisine could look like. So, rather than conforming to preconceived ideas and themes, we began exploring ways to break the notion of a space needing to look Indian to feel Indian,” says Asha.

Indian designs that will floor you

Indian ideas of craftsmanship are etched in many details, inviting guests to slow down and breathe in the beauty of age-old artistry. Materials like Indian teak stone and Gwalior mint sandstone on the walls reminds one of their roots, while outlining an array of textures. A glass panel that separates the communal dining area holds a translucent fabric that illustrates a contemporary take on traditional kantha. The same pattern finds itself in the white terrazzo inlays of the flooring.

In the same shade as the brand’s signature pink, the glass gantry is a pop of colour in the restaurant; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

Like its namesake fruit, Anjeer’s flooring reveals a hint of rosy pink, and the same shade complements the overhead glass gantry. Like a ripple, the inlays in the floor make a radial pattern that draws the guests in with their simple, yet powerful presence that creates an enigmatic atmosphere. Over 15 terrazzo samples were examined before choosing what would match perfectly to the decor. The floor complements the surrounding neutral colours of the furnishings and interiors.

A fruit salad of textures

The space weaves many textures under one roof. The fabric pendant lights sway overhead, illuminating solid oak furniture underneath. Accompanying bush-hammered Gwalior Mint sandstone walls are porcelain ceramic pieces on the wall that complete the space, made by artist Priya Sundaravalli. Even the glass gantry is a pop of colour illuminating the brand’s colour, the tint of which took a few tries to perfect. The glass gantry accounted for hiding the studs and bolts, just showing a clean cube of glass that is suspended mid-air. Even the facade maintains a clean, minimal frame that spotlights the coffee counter which is a nod to Fig, their sister restaurant.