Rahul's Post

A Night Among the Clouds: Zylo by Kakapo There's something rather magical about discovering a rooftop bar that doesn't simply trade on its views but actually delivers on the promise of a complete experience. Zylo by Kakapo, perched atop the Ambawatta One Complex in Mehrauli, is precisely that sort of place. I'll confess to a certain skepticism when I first heard about it. Delhi has no shortage of rooftop establishments, and most seem content to serve overpriced drinks while relying entirely on their Instagram-friendly vistas. But Udit Bagga, the restaurateur behind this venture, appears to have understood something that eludes many of his competitors: a great view is merely the starting point, not the destination. The name itself is rather charming. The kakapo—that curious "owl parrot" of New Zealand—is a bird that walks like a duck, stands like a penguin, and peers at you with the face of an owl. That such a gentle, endangered creature should lend its name to a sophisticated Delhi bar might seem incongruous, but there's a certain whimsy to it that sets the tone for the evening ahead. I arrived just as dusk was settling over the city, and the first thing that strikes you is the view of the Qutub Minar, beautifully illuminated against the darkening sky. But what keeps you there isn't the monument—it's everything else. The space itself has been designed with considerable thought. Illuminated mushrooms glow softly in corners, and there's what they call a "magical tree" that does indeed create the impression of dining in some enchanted garden rather than in the heart of one of Delhi's most chaotic neighborhoods. The cocktail program here is serious business. The Guzzling Geisha, my first drink of the evening, was a revelation—gin shaken with California grapes, basil, agave nectar, and hibiscus tea. It sounds like it might be trying too hard, but the execution was flawless. The flavors were clean and distinct, each ingredient pulling its weight without overwhelming the others. The Picante, which followed, was equally impressive. Tequila with cilantro, agave, and jalapeño—the kind of drink that could easily become a muddled mess in less capable hands.

• 88 103
• 69.6K Followers
• 2.4K Posts
• 94 Average Likes
• 0.3% Eng. Rate

This post was published on 16th December, 2025 by Rahul on his Instagram handle "@rahulprabhakar (Rahul Prabhakar)". Rahul has total 69.6K followers on Instagram and has a total of 2.4K post.This post has received 88 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Rahul gets. Rahul receives an average engagement rate of 0.3% per post on Instagram. This post has received 103 comments which are lower than the average comments that Rahul gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile.