# Kaiwa - Social Dining — Meet People Over Great Food

> Meet People Over Great Food (iPhone/iPad app by Lalit Narain Sharma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaiwa-social-dining/id6756835448 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lalit Narain Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863179241)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaiwa-social-dining/id6756835448/reviews.md

## What is Kaiwa?

Kaiwa - Group Dining Club | Curated Restaurant Events in Bengaluru

Discover Bengaluru's best restaurants with great company. Kaiwa organizes curated GROUP dining experiences at top restaurants where great meals are shared together.

CURATED GROUP DINING EVENTS
Join gatherings of 4-6 people at carefully selected restaurants. Every Tuesday/Thursday evening and Sunday brunch, we bring together food enthusiasts for memorable dining experiences.

IMPORTANT: Kaiwa is NOT a dating app
- All events are GROUP dinners with 4-6 attendees
- All venues are public restaurants, never private or one-on-one
- Focus is on food discovery, networking and great conversations
- No romantic features, just great company over great food

RESTAURANT PARTNERS
We partner with Bengaluru's finest restaurants—from cozy cafes to upscale dining rooms. Every venue is selected for ambiance, cuisine quality, and conversation-friendly seating.

THOUGHTFUL TABLE CURATION
Move beyond small talk. Our table curation ensures you're seated with fellow food lovers who share your dining preferences and interests. Every table is thoughtfully composed for enjoyable conversation.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Create your profile and share your dining preferences
2. Browse curated dinner events across Bengaluru
3. Book your seat at an upcoming dinner or brunch
4. Get seated with fellow food enthusiasts
5. Show up, enjoy amazing food, and have great conversations
6. Keep exploring new restaurants with the community

SAFE AND VERIFIED
- Phone verification required for all members
- All venues are trusted, curated public restaurants
- Small groups of 4-6 people, never overwhelming
- Community guidelines ensure respectful interactions

CURRENTLY IN BENGALURU
Events in Central Bengaluru, Sarjapur Road, HSR Layout, Whitefield and more neighborhoods. Expanding to more cities soon!

PERFECT FOR
- Food lovers who believe great meals are meant to be shared
- Professionals looking to discover new restaurants
- People new to Bengaluru wanting to explore the food scene
- Anyone who enjoys curated dining experiences
- Those who prefer small, curated groups to crowded restaurants

Join Kaiwa and discover where your next great meal awaits.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-03-31

This update adds backend infrastructure for WhatsApp-based engagement and promo code deep linking. 

User-facing changes:
- When a user taps a shared link with a promo code (e.g., kaiwa.club/signup?promo=NEW99), the code is saved and auto-applied during subscription checkout.
- No new permissions or entitlements added.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-03-20

• Dark mode improvements – Fixed visual issues for a smoother dark mode experience
• Smart Bill Split enhancements – Improved reliability across the bill split flow
• Updated pricing plans
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.3.13 — 2026-02-24

Bug Fixes
  • Venue name now displays correctly for upcoming events in booking details
  • Table companions are only shown after table assignments are published
  • Participant count card is now hidden until your table is allocated

  Improvements
  • Booking details now show venue information as soon as it's available, independent of table assignment status
  • Performance and stability improvements

### 1.3.12 — 2026-02-19

- Rate your experience — a quick feedback prompt now appears after your dining events
  - Bill split made easy — tap the floating button after your meetup to split expenses with your table                               
  - Meetup details now show the actual event name for easier reference                                                               
                                                                                                                                     
  Dining Pass Subscriptions                                                                                                          
  - Introducing Dining Pass — choose from Introductory, Monthly, or Quarterly plans to save on your social dining experiences
  - Seamless recurring subscription payments
  - 15-day risk-free refund on the Introductory plan — try it with confidence

  Bug Fixes & Improvements
  - Payment history now shows detailed refund information
  - Dark/light mode now properly follows your device system theme
  - Fixed links not opening correctly in the app
  - Fixed subscription activation issue during payment processing
  - Fixed top bar overlapping status bar icons after returning from payment
  - Fixed invisible button text on onboarding screens in dark mode
  - Fixed payment error when retrying after changing a promo code

### 1.3.2 — 2026-02-05

1. NEW: Complete theme redesign with Terracotta Forward palette
2. NEW: Dark mode support - seamlessly switch between light and dark themes
3. NEW: Updated app icons and splash screens with new terracotta/charcoal brand theme
4. IMPROVED: Bill split OCR upgraded to GPT-5.2 for significantly better receipt scanning accuracy
5. IMPROVED: Smart batch processing for multi-photo receipts with AI-powered deduplication
6. FIXED: Profile photo page and How It Works modal theme compliance
7. IMPROVED: Enhanced visual consistency across all profile pages
8. IMPROVED: Better contrast and accessibility in both light and dark modes

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