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1. 6 Ballygunge Place
$$ | South Kolkata |This well-liked restaurant is known for its traditional and contemporary Bengali cuisine. Try the prawns or the hilsa (a local fish), wrapped in banana leaves and steamed in a mustard and coconut marinade. The buffet here is one of the best you can get in the city—it's a great introduction to Bengali dishes.
6 Ballygunge Pl., Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, India033-2460--3922Known For
- Malai prawn curry
- Colonial decor
- Local favorite
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2. Apoorva
$$ | Fort |If you're searching for an authentic seafood "lunch home"—which implies unpretentious, tasty, and cheap—this old-school Kala Ghoda mainstay is spot on: slightly dingy, full of locals, with a too-cold a/c section that smells faintly of mothballs. Whichever main dish you choose, order an accompaniment of neer dosa---they are a little like rotis, but much lighter and fluffier, and made of rice; most Konkan restaurants have them, but none do them better than Apoorva.
S.A. Brelvi Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, India22-2287--0335Known For
- King prawn gassi (spicy gravied prawn dish)
- Prawn or fish rawa fry, an Apoorva specialty
- Local kane fish smothered in Mangalorean spices and deep-fried to a crisp
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3. Bohemian
$$$ | South Kolkata |In a residential neighborhood to the south, this restaurant takes the best and most unique ingredients and flavors of Bengali cuisine, and gives them a contemporary twist. Crab cakes come with mustard sauce and are baked with local greens in small clay saucers, river prawns are simmered in a coconut gravy with grapes, and desserts are delicately flavored with gondhoraj, a close cousin of the kaffir lime used in Thai dishes.
32/4 Old Ballygunge, 1st La., Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, India033-6606--4241Known For
- Gluten-free options available
- Busy atmosphere
- Bacon-wrapped chicken
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4. Britannia & Co.
$ | Andheri |At this old, dingy, and terribly atmospheric Irani restaurant, the nearly nonagarian and charming owner, Boman Kohinoor, has an obsession with the British royal family and thus pictures of royalty grace the restaurant's peeling walls. When he chants—and he will—"fresh lime soda sweet to beat the Mumbai heat!" you will order just that, but it's the chicken or mutton berry pulao, with rice, chicken, gravy, and dried fruit, that will keep you coming back (and perhaps Boman telling you and your companion that you resemble Prince William and Princess Kate).
Strott Rd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, India22-2261–5264Known For
- Chicken and mutton berry pulao---it's the only place you'll find it
- Local bombil fish fried the Parsi way
- The old-fashioned interiors
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5. Chor Bizarre
$ | Old Delhi |Delhi's best-known Kashmiri restaurant is also one of its most beautiful, an art deco enclave with a tile floor, a spiral staircase leading nowhere, and antique furniture and mirrors from various chor ("thieves'") bazaars. Kashmiri food, which is milder than many Indian regional cuisines, is exemplified by mutton yakhni (in a sauce of yogurt, cardamom, and aniseed) and mutton mirchi korma (in cardamom and clove gravy).
4/15A Asaf Ali Rd., Delhi, National Capital Territory, 110002, India11-4366–3600Known For
- Old-world charm
- Fragrant Kashmiri kahwa tea
- Pocket-friendly cocktails
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6. Diva Italian
$$ | South Delhi |Count on this award-winning, popular joint for delicious pizza and pasta—most of Delhi does—but if you're looking for something more substantial, mains like pan-seared lamb chops are also excellent, so make sure to ask about the daily specials. With classy interiors and attentive service, the setting is suited to a wine-soaked lunch or cozy dinner for two.
M--8A M Block Market, Delhi, National Capital Territory, 110048, India11-4163–7858Known For
- Celebrity chef Ritu Dalmia
- Extensive wine list
- Decadent desserts
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7. Dum Pukht
$$$$ | Central Delhi |Like the nawabi (princely) culture from which it's drawn, this restaurant has a food selection and style that are subtle and refined. Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, descended from court cooks in Avadh (Lucknow), creates delicately spiced meals packed with flavor: dum ki khumb (button mushrooms in gravy, fennel, and dried ginger), kakori kabab (finely minced mutton, cloves, and cinnamon, drizzled with saffron), and the special raan-e-dumpukht (a leg of mutton marinated in dark rum and stuffed with onions, cheese, and mint).
Sardar Patel Marg, Delhi, National Capital Territory, 110021, India11-2611–2233Known For
- Royal decor
- Award-winning restaurant
- Aromatic biryani
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8. I:ba Café
$$ | Shivala |At this unexpected oasis away from the chaos of the ghats, you can find good Japanese food and great cold coffee, perfect after a hot walk. Dark wood accents, warm yellow lights, and pleasing jazz music set a stylish scene—cane "tikki roofs," cozy floor couches, dangling bells, dry corn husks. A Japanese and Indian husband-wife team run the operation, serving varied cuisines from around the world.
B3/335B, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221001, India542-227–7523Known For
- Chicken gyoza
- Authentic ramen dishes
- Thai, Korean, and Japanese food
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9. Indian Accent
$$$$ | Central Delhi |In a luxe setting at one of Asia's 50 best restaurants, award-winning chef Manish Mehrotra seamlessly blends Indian and global flavors and preparation methods, creating innovative offerings such as the pork belly tikka. Choose the chef's tasting menu for six wildly modern dishes created with typically Indian ingredients and paired with complementing wines.
Lodhi Rd., Delhi, National Capital Territory, 110003, India11-6617–5151Known For
- Top-notch service
- Innovative presentation
- Tandoori bacon prawns
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10. Kala Ghoda Café
$ | Fort |Among the most beloved lunch spots for South Mumbai's workaday crowd, this quaint little café is the ideal spot to grab a soy latte and a quick bite while resting your feet. The fresh juices and salads are cheap but clean and safe for foreigners, the Wi-Fi is free, and the interior, while a bit cramped, is bright and pleasant---and best of all, the sandwiches, like the KGC Special (arugula, vegetarian mayo, and Padano cheese on grilled flat bread), are light but extremely tasty when snuggled up to a hot (or more preferably iced) cup of joe. It's in a popular neighborhood, just a stone's throw from Jehangir Art Gallery and Kenneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue.
10 Ropewalk La., Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, India22-2263–3866Known For
- Great coffee
- Convivial atmosphere that encourages loitering (bring your laptop and get some work done)
- Its location in trendy Kala Ghoda
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11. Kebab Korner
$$$ | Churchgate |Though they don't come cheap, the succulent kebabs at this hotel restaurant are perfect for those who don't want to risk Delhi belly (yes, even in Mumbai it's called that) at a hygienically challenged late-night spot. Elegant and subdued, with excellent waitstaff, the restaurant's only drawback is the minimum 25-minute wait for your food—but good things take time, and the chicken seekh kebabs (ground chicken and spices), Chilean sea bass served in a green hariyali (spinach and mint) masala, and the chicken pahadi kebab (chunks of saffron-tinged chicken topped with egg whites) are worth the wait.
135 Marine Dr., Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001, India22-3987–9999Known For
- Tasty kebabs
- Chilean sea bass
- Long wait
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12. Lala Duli Chand Naresh Gupta
$ | Old Delhi |A Delhi summer isn't complete without one of the famous kulfis—the frozen milk–based treats similar to ice cream made here. What makes this spot unique is that you'll get your kulfi served in the fruit that it's flavored with: order apple, for instance, and you'll get an apple (it looks like a frozen candy apple) that splits open to reveal the delicious kulfi inside.
934 Kucha Pati Ram, Delhi, National Capital Territory, 110006, India11-2323–7085Known For
- Exotic fruit flavors
- People-watching
- Matka (earthen pot) kulfi
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13. Latitude 28
$$ | Central Delhi |One of Delhi's prettiest, hippest cafés, Latitude 28 is the place to go if you want to relax over a thoughtful meal, cold beer, or specialty tea. Celebrity chef Ritu Dalmia has put together a playful mix of comfort food from around the world and quirky takes on regional staples from around India.
9 Khan Market, Delhi, National Capital Territory, 110003, India11-2462–1013Known For
- Artsy decor
- Market views
- Healthy salads
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14. Malabar Junction
$$$$ | |The entire menu at this small restaurant, which is in a very elegant setting with an open side facing a garden and swimming pool, is comprised of a mix of regional specialties and Mediterranean cuisine contributed by both local and visiting chefs. The seafood is always fresh and perfectly cooked, and if you’re craving Italian, the pastas, like the homemade cheese ravioli, are excellent.
1/268 Parade Rd., Fort Kochi, Kerala, 682001, India484-270--4600Known For
- Elegant setting with nightly traditional Kerala performances
- Large selection of Indian wines
- Chocolate samosas in mango sauce, the restaurant’s signature dessert
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15. Neel- Tote on the Turf
$$ | Central Mumbai |Hands down the best upscale North Indian food in town for meat eaters, this restaurant in a beautifully designed building at the track makes the journey to the city center utterly worthwhile. Portions are big—as are the prices—and the food is heavy but sophisticated.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400023, India22-6157--7777Known For
- Seekh kebab (minced chicken or mutton kebabs)
- Mutton shorba (bone marrow soup)
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- Raan (tenderised mutton leg roasted in a tandoor)
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16. Oh! Calcutta
$$ | Tardeo |Rarely packed, even on Saturday night, because it's in an infrequently visited part of town, Oh! Calcutta serves the city's best (mustard-heavy) Bengali food in upscale surroundings of dark wood set off by simple black-and-white archival photos from the British Raj. The seafood is exquisite, and if it's all too unfamiliar, defer to the waiters—some of the best in the city—to choose something, based on your specifications.
Tulsi Wadi La., Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400034, India22-2353–9114Known For
- Smoked hilsa fish
- Daab chingri (prawns cooked in rich tender coconut served in a coconut shell)
- Tel koi (whole perch cooked in a bath of mustard oil)
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17. Pan Asian
$$$$ | Bypass and Beyond |This sleek, modern restaurant with massive ceilings is an expat favorite in Kolkata. As the name suggests, the menu here covers a broad variety of dishes from Japan, Mongolia, Korea, Thailand, and China, all made with ingredients sourced from its very own kitchen garden.
1 JBS Haldane Ave., Kolkata, West Bengal, 700046, India033-2345--4545Known For
- Wine cellar
- Sushi and dim sum
- Teppanyaki-style cooking where chefs prepare food in front of the guests
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18. Raja Café
$$ | |This charming, two-story restaurant just across the road from the Western Temples (there are stunning views from the terrace) serves a mix of Indian and continental fare. It has a distinctly European aesthetic, with an open courtyard, where marble-top tables are shaded by an enormous neem tree and overhanging branches of bougainvillea, and a small indoor section that is air-conditioned (the summer heat can be quite punishing).
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, 471606, India7686-272–307Known For
- Crostinis with Swiss cheese
- European-style pastries
- Wood-fire pizzas
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19. Soam
$$ | Marine Drive |This extremely popular restaurant is always likely to be packed with chattering families and friends, but the service is brisk and you'll soon get a seat amid the pale yellow walls, wooden benches, and loud aunties. Although most of the menu here is traditional Gujarati and Kathiawadi food, some dishes offer a modern take on the classics.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400006, India22-2369–8080Known For
- Panki (paper-thin pancakes folded into banana leaves and steamed)
- Fada ni khichdi (broken wheat saturated with ghee)
- Spinach and cheese samosas
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20. The History
$$$$ | |Alongside traditional Kerala fare you’ll find unusual dishes bearing the stamp of the Middle East, Portugal, the local Jewish community, and the days of the British Raj with some age-old recipes having been passed on to the restaurant by local communities. The lofty, elegant dining room of this fine dining restaurant is windowed on all sides, and capped with a gabled wooden ceiling (resembling an upturned ship) supported by massive wood beams.
1/498, Calvetty Rd., Fort Kochi, Kerala, 682001, India484-221–5461Known For
- Daily live sitar and tabla music performances
- The railway mutton curry from the British Raj era
- The vattalappam, a Syrian Christian version of caramel custard utilizing jaggery and coconut milk
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted
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