Mumbai Meets Mayfair: Bombay Bustle x Bunta Beer Bustle Bowls

Bombay Bustle has teamed up with recently launched Bunta Beer to give your lunch plans an upgrade - say hello to the Bunta Bustle Bowl! 

Pairing Bombay Bustle's iconic Bustle Bowls with Bunta, brewed with bright citrus notes and a clean finish crafted to complement the spice, richness and layered flavours of Indian cuisine, this limited-edition meal deal of the moment is made for every occasion, from client lunches to catch-ups with friends or a well-earned midday break. 

Bombay Bustle brings the energy, diversity and flavours of Mumbai to the heart of London's iconic Mayfair. 

Inspired by the city's iconic dabbawalas and the remarkable lunchbox network that has kept Mumbai moving for over a century, the restaurant celebrates Indian cuisine through bold regional flavours, generous hospitality and dishes designed to be shared. 

At its heart is the spirit of Mumbai itself, a city where food is woven into everyday life, bringing people together across homes, workplaces and communities.

Bunta Beer complements Bombay Bustle's modern interpretation of Indian dining, encouraging guests to slow down, share a meal and enjoy the conviviality that has always been at the heart of Indian food culture.

Bombay Bustle and Bunta Beer have joined forces over a shared passion for Indian heritage, storytelling and innovation. Guests can enjoy signature Bustle Bowls paired with Bunta Beer as part of a limited-edition lunch and early dinner menu, available Monday to Sunday.

Together, the brands are highlighting how Indian cuisine deserves the same level of thoughtful drink pairing traditionally associated with other global cuisines.

The Bombay Bustle x Bunta Beer pairing menu

MAGIC MASALA BOWL + Bunta Beer — £28

Paneer Pasanda, Til Til Aloo, Jeera Rice, Paratha & Green Chilli Pickle

GRAND PUNJAB BOWL + Bunta Beer — £30

Saag Murgh, Til Til Aloo, Jeera Rice, Paratha, Mango Pickle & Kachumber

COASTAL CURRY BOWL + Bunta Beer — £33

Malabar Lamb Curry, Til Til Aloo, Jeera Rice, Paratha, Lime Pickle & Kachumber

Speaking about the partnership, Bunta Beer founder Gunikka Ahuja told That's Food and Drink: “Bunta celebrates the flavours and memories of Indian culture, bringing them into London's modern dining scene. We want to redefine non-alcoholic beer as a premium, flavour-led pairing that belongs at the table.”

Chef Surender Mohan, Culinary Director at LSL Capital, (owner of Bombay Bustle) told us: "For me, it's always about flavour first. I don't drink alcohol myself, so I'm always looking for drinks that can genuinely complement a meal. 

"Bunta Beer has a clean, refreshing character that works beautifully with the bold spices and regional flavours of our Bustle Bowls. It felt like a pairing that made perfect sense.

"We were drawn to Bunta's appreciation of Indian cuisine and the thoughtfulness behind a beer crafted to complement its bold, layered flavours. Together, we are celebrating Indian flavours in a fresh and contemporary way, creating a pairing that feels approachable, memorable and rooted in the vibrant spirit of Bombay.”

And Gunikka's top bowl choice?

“I'd probably choose the Grand Punjab Bowl.

There's something incredibly nostalgic about saag. Growing up, it was one of those dishes that appeared on the table during family meals and everyone instinctively reached for it. With the freshness of Bunta alongside it, the richness feels beautifully balanced. It's comforting but still feels surprisingly light.”

Bunta Beer X Bombay Bustle runs until the end of September.

You'll find them at 29 Maddox St, London W1S 2PA

For bookings visit www.bombaybustle.com or call 020 7290 4470.

Bunta Beer: The Inspirational Story Behind the UK's First Non-Alcoholic Indian Craft Beer

Discover how former Adidas executive Gunikka Ahuja left a six-figure career to create Bunta Beer, the UK's first non-alcoholic Indian craft beer designed to perfectly complement Indian cuisine.

Sometimes the biggest business success stories begin with a simple conversation.

For Gunikka Ahuja, it started when she mentioned to her brother she was thinking of walking away from a six-figure career with Adidas to launch a beer company. His response was short, but unforgettable:

"Our food deserves better."

Those four words became the inspiration behind Bunta Beer, now recognised as the UK's first non-alcoholic Indian craft beer created specifically to complement Indian cuisine.

Growing up in New Delhi, food was always at the heart of family life for Gunikka. Sunday biryanis, celebrations and gatherings around the table created lasting memories where food represented culture, tradition and connection. Beer was often present too, but it never seemed to enjoy the same thoughtful relationship with the meal itself.

After moving to Los Angeles to study textile technology and later building a successful innovation career with Adidas, regular visits to her brother in London introduced her to Britain's much-loved tradition of enjoying a curry with a pint.

Yet something didn't feel right.

While Indian cuisine in the UK had evolved dramatically, the beers traditionally served alongside it had not. 

Many were heavy, overly bitter and excessively fizzy, often overpowering rather than enhancing the complex flavours on the plate.

Rather than accepting that as simply "the way things are", Gunikka saw an opportunity.

Leaving behind a career worth more than $100,000 a year was undoubtedly a leap of faith, but it allowed her to pursue a vision built around flavour, innovation and cultural pride. After more than 50 recipe iterations, she developed Bunta's flagship Citrus Lager, a light, refreshing, alcohol-free beer featuring delicate orange peel and coriander seed, ingredients that naturally echo many of the flavours found in Indian cooking.

The results speak for themselves.

Since launching in 2025, Bunta Beer has expanded into more than 40 restaurants across the UK, introduced draught beer, built a thriving direct-to-consumer business and earned a prestigious Gold award at the 2026 London Beer Competition. At just 60 calories per can, it is also vegan and gluten-free (containing less than 20ppm gluten). https://londonbeercompetition.com/en/competition-global-results/2026/

For lovers of Indian food, it's an exciting reminder that great food deserves equally thoughtful drinks.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, Gunikka's journey offers an equally powerful lesson: sometimes the best opportunities come not from following a well-trodden career path, but from spotting something everyone else has overlooked. 

When passion, culture and innovation come together, remarkable things can happen, and occasionally, they arrive in a beautifully crafted pint.

To learn about Bunta Beer please visit them at https://www.buntabeer.com

If you want to discuss stocking Bunta Beer info@buntabeer.co.uk