Menu Engineering: How Restaurants Decide Pricing (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Menu engineering is not about making food expensive. It is about aligning price with value, cost, and customer perception. A Rs 750 biryani can sell…
The Rise of Tasting Menus in Tier-2 Indian Cities
Restaurants may also experiment with shorter tasting formats for weekday diners. Five-course express journeys instead of nine-course dinners.
From Citrus to Kombucha: The Next Wave of Cafe Flavours in 2026
While comfort-led profiles such as cocoa, brown sugar, vanilla and caramel remain popular, but with reduced sweetness and simpler taste profiles
Menu Creation: The Science of What Sells
According to chefs, when they design a menu, they start from emotion — a memory, a story, a region — and then refine it through science and precision…
  • By - Nusra
  • Nov 24, 2025 / 11 MIN READ
The Top 5 Bar Menu Design Ideas
A good menu design is easy to read, showcases all the items available in the bar, is aesthetically pleasing, and answers the customer’s queries.
A Culinary Journey: Stories Beyond the Plate
Storytelling, a pillar of culinary identity, plays a crucial role in how restaurants and chefs are perceived globally.
5 Food Trends Writing the Rule for Experiential Dining
Diners are craving deeper connections to their meals. It’s no longer just about flavor — it’s about the stories behind the food.
  • By - Nusra
  • May 07, 2025 / 5 MIN READ
Building a Sense of Novelty: How Seasonal Menu Help Restaurants Save Cost
According to data, usually, about 25% to 40% of a restaurant’s menu is curated specifically for summer.
  • By - Nusra
  • Apr 15, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
Hyper-Local Menus: How Restaurants Are Capitalizing on Farm-to-Table Trends
As more consumers embrace conscious dining choices, the hyper-local trend is likely to grow. Advances in indoor farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics…
“Vegetarian Dining, Zero-waste Cooking will be a Big Trend in 2025”
In an exclusive interview with Restaurant India, Chef Rahul discusses about the on-going food trends, role of food plating and presentation, his…
The Digital Transformation of Menus: Why QR Codes and Apps are Here to Stay
By reducing paper usage, restaurants are not only cutting down on waste but also saving on the costs associated with printing and reprinting menus.
How Menu Card Play has changed inside the Restaurant
Millennials are drawn to menus that present not just food, but a distinctive and engaging dining experience that stands out from the usual cuisine.
Is India’s F&B Landscape Getting Redefined by Premiumisation?
60% of on-premise visitors say they are likely to pay more for what they perceive as a better-quality drink.
Here’s Why You Won’t be Served Gobi Manchurian in Goa
While causing quite a stir in Goa and its neighboring Karnataka regions, the innocent Gobi Manchurian continues to be a beloved dish throughout India…
Dining Trends to watch in 2021
With India being home to over 35 regional cuisines, there are unique opportunities to include creative packaging such as reusable claypots, thalis…


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