Restaurant India News: VB World Opens 24,000 Sq Ft Flagship in Velachery With Global Vegetarian Menu
After establishing a strong presence in Anna Nagar with its contemporary approach to vegetarian cuisine, VB World has opened its largest and most ambitious outlet in Velachery. The new flagship, which launched on June 14, spans 24,000 square feet and builds on the brand’s existing strengths, offering more space, broader design features, and an expanded global menu.
VB World is the latest chapter in a legacy that began with Vasanta Bhavan in 1974, evolved into Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan, and has now moved into its next phase. Conceptualised by the third generation of the founding family, VB World combines decades of trust with a modern outlook to create a dining space that merges tradition and contemporary hospitality.
With over five decades of experience, VB World extends the Vasanta Bhavan legacy to cater to today’s diners with global vegetarian flavors and premium service. The Velachery outlet includes a 220-seat restaurant, a banquet hall that accommodates up to 1,000 guests, and an in-house café called Cones & Brew, which adds another 100 seats, bringing the total seating capacity to over 320. The facility includes dedicated parking for 60 cars and has been designed for comfort, accessibility, and functionality.
At the core of VB World Velachery is its menu, offering vegetarian dishes influenced by cuisines from Korea, Japan, Burma, Thailand, Italy, and Mexico. Guests can choose from street-style plates, wood-fired pizzas, wellness bowls, and desserts, all prepared with premium ingredients and served in a setting that balances modernity with the brand’s roots.
The interiors feature varied seating options, including plush pods, raised dining areas, live counters, and café-style zones, aiming to suit family meals, casual coffee breaks, or large celebrations.
The in-house café, Cones & Brew, offers a globally-inspired menu including smoothie bowls, loaded fries, spring rolls with hot honey, mocktails, and more. It also introduces what it claims to be Chennai’s first DIY ice cream popsicle bar, where guests can customise their frozen treat by selecting a base, dip, and toppings. The café also has a dedicated coffee bar serving single-origin beans from a Chikmagalur estate, brewed in six international styles—Vietnamese Phin, siphon, AeroPress, French press, pour over, and cold brew—alongside an extensive espresso menu with flavoured options and alternative milks.
What distinguishes VB World from conventional vegetarian restaurants is its scale and ambition. Instead of sticking to familiar menus and layouts, it integrates global influences, diverse dining formats, and a café concept into one venue. Every aspect — from the interiors to the menu — has been designed deliberately to meet evolving consumer preferences.
“With VB World Velachery, we wanted to create something that Chennai has never seen before. It’s not just about food, it’s about building a space that reflects how people want to eat, meet and celebrate today. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned over the years and brought it together under one roof,” said Anand Krishnan, Director, VB World.
Following its Anna Nagar success, VB World is expanding its footprint thoughtfully — growing not only in size but also in its vision of redefining vegetarian dining in India.