Summer Cooling Beverages Guide
Summer heat tends to shift preference toward cooler, lighter drinks and food — the Cold Beverage section is particularly useful to lean on during the warmer months.
Traditional Cooling Drinks
Buttermilk (Masala Chaach), Lassi, and Fresh Lime Water or Fresh Lime Soda are traditional, effective options for cooling down during summer.
Milkshakes for a Sweeter Option
Vanilla, Oreo, KitKat, Belgium Chocolate, Banana Caramel, and Mix Berries shakes offer a sweeter alternative to the more traditional cooling drinks, useful for a family with children.
Pairing With a Lighter Summer Meal
Pairing a cold beverage with lighter dishes — a South Indian dosa, a salad, or a lighter curry — rather than the heaviest tandoor and biryani options, suits the summer season better.
Ordering for a Summer Gathering
A round of cold beverages ordered at the start of a summer meal, rather than only at the end, helps the table cool down earlier in the visit.
For a family gathering spread across a warm afternoon, ordering a round of cold beverages early and a second round later in the visit helps keep everyone comfortable rather than relying on a single round at the start.
- Buttermilk, Lassi, and lime-based drinks are traditional cooling options.
- Milkshakes offer a sweeter alternative, popular with children.
- Pairing cold beverages with lighter dishes suits the summer season.
Are cold beverages available for takeaway? Yes — they can be included in a food enquiry alongside food items, the same as any other part of the menu.
Is there a virgin (non-alcoholic) mocktail option? Virgin Mint Mojito is listed in the Cold Beverage section as a non-alcoholic mocktail-style option.
Is a specific mocktail recommended for summer? Virgin Mint Mojito, listed among the cold beverages, is a reasonable cooling option worth considering alongside the more traditional choices mentioned above.
Since cold beverages are ordered separately from food items on the same food enquiry, there's no need to hold back on quantity for a larger summer gathering — multiple drinks per person can be included in a single submitted enquiry.
Timing Cold Beverages Around the Meal
Ordering a cold beverage at the very start of a summer meal, rather than waiting until the end, tends to help a table cool down earlier during a particularly hot visit.
For a family visiting during the hottest part of the day, choosing a lighter main course (South Indian dishes or a simple curry) alongside the cold beverages suggested here can make the whole meal feel less heavy.
A Note on Ice and Food Safety
As with any beverage service, if there's a specific concern about ice or water quality, it's reasonable to ask the restaurant directly rather than assume — this isn't something this article can confirm on the restaurant's behalf.
A Practical Ordering Tip
For a particularly hot day, ordering cold beverages to arrive slightly ahead of the food (where the enquiry process allows it) can help the table start cooling down before the meal itself arrives.
A Closing Summary
In short, staying cool in summer here comes down to leaning on the Cold Beverage section and pairing it with lighter dishes rather than the menu's heavier tandoor or curry options.
Real Dishes to Anchor the Order
To make this concrete: a Masala Dosa or a light salad to start, followed by Fresh Lime Soda, Lassi, or a milkshake, gives a cooling, lighter summer meal that avoids the menu's heaviest tandoor and curry options.
This lighter combination is worth defaulting to on any particularly hot day, not only as a one-time suggestion, since it consistently avoids the menu's heavier options.
Adjusting for an Especially Hot Day
On a day when the heat is more intense than usual, doubling up on cold beverages rather than ordering just one round per person can make a real difference to how comfortable the meal feels, particularly for a family with children or older relatives.
It's also worth considering an earlier or later mealtime, avoiding the very hottest part of the day if the visit can be timed flexibly around it.