18/08/2026
No matter what I do, there’s always a thought or intention behind it.
I’m a lacto-vegetarian, and one thing I’ve noticed is how scarce vegan and vegetarian places can be, even in India. Especially being born and brought up in the Eastern Himalayas, this is something I’ve seen quite closely. I’ve also watched some really good ones close down over the years.
So, I thought of sketching cafés/restaurants as a small way of supporting their existence, just putting them out there, one sketch at a time.
This is UPPU - A South Indian Kitchen, a beautiful vegetarian restaurant in Mumbai that I came across, and honestly, I’ve been sketching it for over a month, squeezing in little bits of time between busy schedules. With every sketch I make, I find myself wishing these cafés a little more love, more people, and many more years of thriving.
And if you like what I’m trying to do here, please share this post or send it to someone who would appreciate it. It would really help me keep this little project going. 🤍
Also, if you know of a vegetarian or vegan café that you’d love to see me sketch next, tag them in the comments. I’d love to discover more.