Sunday has its own quiet rhythm in Bern. Many restaurants stay shut, the choice grows smaller and the question “where can we even go to eat today” comes up faster than on other days. This is exactly where we are here for you. India4U is open on Sundays too, from 3pm to 10pm, with the full variety of our Indian cuisine. In this article we show you why a Sunday evening with us is worth it, what fits the occasion especially well and how you can plan your visit in a relaxed way.

Why Sunday Is the Hardest Day to Eat Out

On Sunday the rhythm of the city shifts. Shops are closed, many kitchens stay cold. Anyone who wants to eat out on the spur of the moment quickly notices that the choice is far thinner than during the week. In the evening especially, when a day trip comes to an end or the family gathers, the right address is often missing.

On top of that, Sunday is a day for enjoyment. You have time, you do not want to have to cook for yourself and you are looking for a place where you can sit in peace and be spoiled. A warm, sociable meal rounds off the weekend. That is precisely what a visit with us is made for.

At India4U, Sunday Is a Day for Enjoyment

We have made a deliberate choice to cook for you on Sundays too. From 3pm to 10pm our full menu is ready for you, from freshly cooked curries through tandoori specialities from the clay oven to fragrant biryanis. Nothing is scaled back on a Sunday, you enjoy the same selection and the same care as on any other day.

The long afternoon from 3pm has a lovely advantage. You can come early for a cosy dinner, stop by after a day trip or let the evening wind down in peace. There is no reason to rush, Sunday belongs to you.

What Fits a Sunday Evening Especially Well

A Sunday is allowed to feel a little special. A small selection that you share has proven its worth, so that you can try several flavours at once:

• A creamy curry such as Butter Chicken, gentle and warming, ideal for winding down the weekend.
• Something from the tandoor, for example Tandoori Chicken or Chicken Tikka, tender and finely smoky from the clay oven.
• A fragrant Biryani, which is a whole meal in itself.
• Fresh Naan and rice, to soak up every sauce.
• A cooling Raita, which pleasantly balances the warm spices.

If you would like to browse a little more, you will find a lovely overview among the most popular Indian curries and with the biryani from Bern.

What Occasion Sunday Is Made For

Sunday evening has many faces. For the family it is the moment when everyone comes together and eats in peace as one. Because the heat can be adjusted with us and the selection is so large, every generation finds their dish, from mild Butter Chicken to a robust curry.

For friends, Sunday is the sociable close of the weekend, when you order, share and let the evening wind down slowly. And for everyone who has a day trip or a long walk behind them, a warm Indian meal is the loveliest reward. If you are coming for the first time, our article on eating Indian food for the first time in Bern offers a relaxed way in.

On Sunday Too: Halal and Plenty of Vegetarian Choices

The day of the week changes nothing about our kitchen. Our entire offering is halal-certified, so you can enjoy the whole menu with an easy mind. On top of that comes a large vegetarian and vegan selection, because a big part of Indian cuisine is naturally plant-based. That way, Sunday with us suits every group, no matter who is sitting at the table. If you would like to discover the meat-free side, you will find inspiration among our vegetarian Indian classics.

How to Plan Your Sunday Evening

A lovely Sunday can be planned with little effort. We are open from 3pm to 10pm, so you have a long evening at your disposal. You will find us centrally located at Belpstrasse 11, just a few minutes’ walk from Bern railway station and easy to reach by public transport. That makes us easy to get to even when fewer connections run on a Sunday.

On Sunday evening in particular the tables are sought after, because fewer places are open. So it is best to reserve in advance, then your table is ready and you go straight to the enjoyment without any waiting.

Drinks and Dessert for a Cosy Finish

A Sunday evening is allowed to last a little longer. More than just water goes with the meal. A classic is the Lassi, a creamy yoghurt drink that comes sweet or salty. The Mango Lassi is especially popular and pleasantly softens the warmth of the spices. If you prefer something warm, reach for a Chai, the spiced black tea with milk.

To finish, it is worth a look at the sweet side. Gulab Jamun, small dough balls soaked in syrup, are the perfect warm and sweet finish. Kheer, a creamy rice pudding with cardamom, is delicate and soothing after a spicy meal. That way Sunday winds down slowly and enjoyably, entirely without haste.

A Piece of Tradition on the Plate

What defines our cuisine is more than the single dish. Our chef brings more than 40 years of experience and combines the vegetarian-leaning Hindu cuisine with the rich Mughal tradition, a heritage of more than 600 years. You can taste this history, in every curry, in every biryani and in every tandoori speciality.

On Sunday in particular, when you have time and enjoy in peace, this depth comes beautifully into its own. You do not simply eat your fill, you experience a piece of living culinary history. How the courtly Mughal tradition merged with the local cuisine is something we tell in more detail in our article on Indian versus Pakistani food.

A Relaxed Way In, on Sunday Too

Sunday is a good day to eat Indian food for the first time. You have time, you do not have to hurry and you can taste at your leisure. If you are unsure what to order, our team will gladly guide you through the menu and tune the heat to you. So you do not need to know anything beforehand, you simply come and let yourself be accompanied.

The nicest way is to share several dishes at the table and taste your way through. That way the first visit becomes a small celebration. Sunday gets its enjoyable highlight.

For the Whole Family on Sunday

For many families, Sunday is the day when everyone comes together. A shared meal is then more than simply getting full, it is a moment to pause. With us, every generation finds their dish. Children often like the mild classics such as Butter Chicken with rice and Naan, while adults taste their way through more robust curries.

Because the heat can be adjusted with every dish, no one has to make compromises. If you like it mild, you get it mild, if you love it robust, you get it robust. The long Sunday afternoon from 3pm gives you time to eat in peace and be together. That way Sunday evening becomes a fixed, lovely point in the week, one you gladly return to.

Why Sunday Is Especially Worth It With Us

On Sunday every open kitchen counts double. With us, several advantages come together on this day. We are open from 3pm to 10pm, when many others close. We are centrally located on Belpstrasse, just a few minutes’ walk from the station, so easy to reach. Our full menu is ready, from mild curries to tandoori specialities from the clay oven.

On top of that, our entire offering is halal-certified and offers a large vegetarian selection, so that every group finds something. A warm, sociable meal on a Sunday evening is the loveliest way to close a weekend. That is exactly what we want to offer you, in peace, with care and with the full variety of Indian cuisine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunday at India4U in Bern

Since 2008 we have cooked authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine at Belpstrasse 11 in Bern, home-made and halal-certified. More than 700 guest reviews with an average of 4.3 stars show that the journey to us is worth it, on Sunday too and especially so. While others close, we keep the kitchen warm for you.

Turn your Sunday into a small celebration. Take a look at our menu and secure a table through our booking. We look forward to brightening your Sunday evening with Indian cuisine, in the heart of Bern.