Soul of Sankranti

Soul of Sankranti is an Andhra restaurant and grill in Al Hisn, Abu Dhabi, with a connected food shop specialising in regional pickles, podis, sweets and savoury snacks. The venue combines restaurant dining with a broader selection of packaged and made-to-order food categories, giving it a practical format for both meals and food shopping.

The food offering is divided into vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, with Andhra flavours at its centre. Pickles form a major part of the selection, including vegetable and meat-based varieties, while podis provide a range of spiced dry powders commonly served with South Indian meals. The sweets and snacks section adds options for gifting, celebrations, tea-time eating or taking home.

The restaurant side also includes meal-focused menus, including vegetarian feasts and regional set-style dining. Its grills and non-vegetarian range broaden the choice beyond the shop’s pantry products. The overall character is centred on Andhra cooking, with a menu that moves between full meals, preserved specialities, sweets and crisp savoury bites.

Soul of Sankranti suits diners looking for Andhra regional food, households stocking up on pickles and podis, and customers searching for Indian sweets or snacks for sharing. The range also makes the venue relevant for mixed groups, as vegetarian and non-vegetarian categories are both represented. Delivery is part of the service, while the online store provides a way to browse the wider selection.

The venue is located at Building 52 on Swiz Street, behind Etisalat Tower in W4’s Al Hisn district. Its position near a recognised landmark makes the address relatively straightforward to identify, while the restaurant’s combined dining and food-shop format gives it a distinct focus on Andhra specialities rather than a single meal category.