Virat Kohli’s One8 Commune, art The Kishore Kumar Bungalow

Announcement

The heritage pathways and the golden sands of the JUHU locality have been no stranger to some of the most memorable moments and spots that give this beloved uber-cool suburb its legacy reputation. The brand new up-and-coming and one-of-a-kind casual dining and bar space called ‘One8 Commune’ is all set to open its doors for its patrons, but make no mistake, this is not just your regular restaurant, but a place that makes you feel a sense of belonging to a community.

Every one8 Commune property is designed specifically for its context. The city, the surroundings, the people. That being said, the restaurant is an homage to the late Kishore Kumar. Located at his old house, it celebrates the pluralism and humanism that being in the “commune” implies. It’s a space for everyone, to relax, chill, hang out and just unwind, and is literally designed with a “homely” yet elegant social vibe. It is helmed by the former captain of the Indian Cricket team Virat Kohli. The hint is in the name! He was aptly inspired to take  up this flawless project after his years of touring, where he discovered that dining meant a million things to a million people, but the larger part of the experience consisted of “going out”.

Commenting on the reason behind choosing Juhu as the location for his dream venture, VIRAT KOHLI says, “Nobody can offer much to Juhu that Juhu is lacking in, it doesn’t. It has a beautiful and unique identity that I adore. It’s why I chose to live there as well. Launching One8 Commune in Juhu can be best said as a missing niche moving into Juhu and making friends. That’s the real nature of One8 Commune coming to Juhu.”