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Bengaluru Explores Food's Future: From Crickets to Desserts
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- The Science Gallery in Bengaluru is hosting the Namma Oota food festival.
- Festival features include edible insects, fermented foods, and build-your-own desserts.
- Namma Oota explores nutrition, food systems, and sustainable agriculture.
The Science Gallery in Bengaluru is currently hosting the Namma Oota food festival, an immersive event that expands upon its existing 'Calorie' exhibition. This festival offers a unique exploration of our relationship with food, nutrition, and agriculture through engaging art, interactive games, and culinary experiences. Visitors can sample a variety of offerings, including regional fermentation traditions and innovative dishes.
Participating brands like The Cubbon Table and Aruvu Collaboratory showcase regional specialties and fresh produce, while ATREE presents research on edible insects, featuring dishes like silkworm Manchurian. Founding director Jahnavi Phalkey highlights the festival's aim to prompt critical thinking about food systems and environmental impact.
The event also features insightful talks, such as culinary anthropologist Kurush Feroze Dalal's discussion on food and memory. Namma Oota, intentionally curated and free to enter, encourages visitors to discover new perspectives on food evolution and sustainability, with live music adding to the engaging atmosphere.
