THE EVOLUTION OF SOKA
Now let us tell you the secret behind Soka
It's like a puzzle that fits together just right! you see, "so" comes from sombir, and "ka" comes from kapoli. clever, huh? but wait. there's more it's also inspired by the majestic ashoka tree, the one that stands tall, just stands tall like their bar among the competition!
What began as a little dream, a mere seed of an idea in the minds of
Chef Sombir and Avinash Kapoli
PICTURE THIS - Sombir, the friendliest host you could ever meet, greeted every guest like they were
long-lost pals, making them feel like they stumbled into the coolest bar in town!
And hold on tight because here comes Avinash Kapoli
The ultimate cocktail genius! This dude concocts drinks like a mad scientiston a mission,
blending flavors that you'd never imagine could work together.
A NEIGHBOURHOOD BAR WITH A GLOBAL POINT OF VIEW
SOKA began with a simple idea: to create the kind of bar we would always want to return to.
From its home in Indiranagar, SOKA has grown into one of India’s most recognised cocktail bars, ranked No. 2 on 30 Best Bars India 2025 and making its debut on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 at No. 28.
But the stronger story is what the bar has made room for. Through platforms such as Not a Bar Takeover and SOKA Sunday Rituals, bartenders, chefs, artists and independent kitchens from India and around the world have found a place to collaborate, experiment and share new points of view with Bangalore.
The menu follows the same philosophy. Familiar flavours, regional references and everyday memories are reworked through cocktails and small plates that remain playful, approachable and grounded in taste.
SOKA may now be connected to a much larger global bar community, but it remains what it was always intended to be: an intimate neighbourhood space built around good drinks, thoughtful food and the people who bring the room to life.
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