Enter Bengaluru’s “world’s largest cafe,” which occupies 90,000 square feet and has a distinctive south Indian temple vibe.

The launch of The Rameshwaram Cafe’s newest and biggest location in Bommasandra has elevated Bengaluru’s culinary scene to a new level. The facility, which is touted as the “world’s largest restaurant cafe” and spans an incredible 1.5 acres (90,000 square feet), suggests something much deeper than a busy diner. The venue, which can accommodate more than 600 people, combines modern “experience center” design with ancient South Indian temple architecture, viewing dining as more than just a meal.

The Bommasandra location of The Rameshwaram café’s design language purposefully deviates from typical café aesthetics by choosing a temple motif. A calm body of water with a central Adiyogi statue and a fountain welcomes visitors as soon as they arrive. The main building has a dark, elegant color scheme interspersed with warm wood tones and traditional orange and yellow floral garlands to resemble the tiered rooftops of South Indian temples.

The Rameshwaram Cafe’s new location features useful religious areas that are included into the visitor flow in keeping with its “divine touch” theme. Devi Linga Bhairavi Temple is a stone temple set aside for contemplation and devotion. The connection to Karnataka’s legacy is further reinforced with an amphitheater that hosts live performances of classical dance (such as Bharatnatyam) and music (such as veena recitals).

Massive brass bells hang from the industrial-chic ceilings, and the serving counters are lined with intricate wood carvings of gods and sacred symbols. Additionally, the area has a designated gaushala, which is a traditional Indian sanctuary or protective refuge for cows and calves.

The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bommasandra is more than just a location to get a quick idli; it’s a destination meant to be an entire cultural pilgrimage, with its blend of antique stone idols and high-tech computer screens displaying spiritual pictures. Raghavendra Rao, the founder of Rameshwaram Cafe, has been outspoken about the idea behind the enormous project, saying that it was intended to establish a place where food, culture, and belief coexist.

The cafe’s mission statement on Instagram reads, “Where every temple, every idol, and every detail is placed with purpose. A space built not just to serve, but to connect… we take you into the thought behind bringing a temple into the heart of the experience where culture, belief, and food exist as one. This isn’t decor. This is intention… a divine dining experience.”