At Chennai’s DUCA cafe, global flavors spark a journey of culinary discovery
DUCA, a new cafe in Chennai, has opened in the space formerly occupied by Summer House Eatery. The establishment aims to provide a relaxing environment with a menu that blends global culinary influences with traditional Indian flavors.
Why it matters
This reflects the evolving urban cafe culture in India, where dining spaces are increasingly designed as multi-functional hubs for work and leisure.
Cafes come and cafes go, but the need for a space to unwind goes on forever.
In 2018, at the cusp of the booming cafe scene in Chennai, a new cafe found its way to a celebrity’s Instagram story. The story goes as all stories do. A rise and fall in customers. Some became regulars, some kept coming in to spot celebrities and some genuinely fell in love with the dynamite prawns being served. Summer House Eatery, the brightly lit space, was shut earlier this year, leaving behind a familiar question: in a city where cafés have become as transient as trends, what fills the void they leave behind?
The answer comes in the shape of DUCA, a cafe that promises to be that space where you can grab a delicious bite to eat, work, relax, and even bring along your furry friends.
Vietnamese coffee | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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