Welcome to Southlake’s newest culinary addition, India Today Bakery, where European-style pastries and Indian desserts share equal billing. It’s the kind of place where a standout butterscotch cheesecake draws just as much attention as mango rasmalai, soft milk dumplings soaked in a gently sweetened mango milk. The result is a menu that invites guests to explore new flavors while still finding plenty that feels familiar.
The bakery itself is bright and welcoming, with subtle notes of butter and exotic cardamom wafting through the air. The open, bright space, located in the former home of Manny’s Tex-Mex, is anchored by a long L-shaped display case filled daily with cakes, pastries, cookies and savory puffs. Lavender adorning the ceiling overhead and a British-style phone booth near the entrance add the kind of personality that is perfect for selfie moments.
The newly opened spot is owned by Vinod and Kranthi Uppu, longtime DFW residents, who envision the Southlake location as the headquarters of the bakery, with planned additions already underway in Frisco and Irving. The bakery represents a deliberate pivot from Vinod’s longtime career outside the culinary world, fulfilling their dream of creating a restaurant where classic European techniques would blend with Indian flavors and sensibilities. Everything is made entirely in-house, with an emphasis on freshness over volume.
“We make everything in small batches,” said Vinod. “Once something sells out, we make it again from scratch. Freshness isn’t negotiable.”
But India Today is more than a bakery. The space also functions as a full-service restaurant, with a dinner menu that spans Indian cuisine from North to South. Butter chicken is expected to be a crowd favorite, while rotating lunch and dinner thalis offer an ever-changing introduction to regional flavors for midday diners.
“We wanted this to be a place where people could experience Indian food in many forms,” Vinod explained. “From pastries to full meals, it’s all part of the same story.”
Catering is also part of that offering, with both sweet and savory options available for events and celebrations. Looking ahead, the Uppus plan to introduce patio seating, live cooking experiences, and seasonal specials that reflect both local ingredients and traditional flavors.
151 N Nolen Dr.
Southlake
817.819.8888
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