Eating Out Reinvented: From Celebration to Daily Ritual
India’s food services sector is expanding in step with this behavioural shift. NRAI values the industry at INR 5.69 lakh crore with steady growth…
India’s Food Services Market to Cross US$ 125 bn by 2030: Report
Boba Tea and Matcha Tea have seen an 11x and 4x surge in search volumes, respectively, in the last five years.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 01, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
From Menus to Margins: Redefining Kitchens and Economics for a ‘Home-First’ Era
The industry is projected to grow over $140 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of around 28.17%.
From a 30 Sqft Shop to London: How Hatti Kaapi Took South Indian Filter Coffee Global
US Mahender, Founder & CEO of Hatti Kaapi, speaks to Restaurant India about the rise of authentic South Indian filter coffee in modern café…
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Snacking into the Future
For Bellona Hospitality’s more casual and premium dining formats, starters and small plates comprise 35-40% of total food sales as they have become a…
Designing Experiences: Plating, Space, Storytelling
While good plating and interiors can attract the customers through social media platforms and drive them to the restaurants by 60%.
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…
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  • Nov 24, 2025 / 11 MIN READ
The Big Trends Reshaping India’s Hotel Kitchens in 2025–26
As per reports, the hotel industry is projected to grow by 4.75% to 9.4% in next few years, targeting both metros as well as smaller cities that has…
Fine Dining Goes Local
Market data also backs the trend, with foodservice market touching USD 77.5 billion in 2024, and as diners become more experiential, close to three-…
Brewing Connection: How Cafes are Turning into Community Hubs
Analysts note that India’s organized cafe market, estimated between USD 340–565 million and growing at approximately 10-12 per cent CAGR, is now…
A New Era for Hospitality: Highlights from the Inaugural HoCat Summit 2025
Launching for the very first time, the inaugural edition of the HoCat Summit (Hotel+Catering) invited top speakers; including GMs, CEOs, Food and…
A Powerhouse Convergence: Key Insights from Restaurant India Mumbai 2025
Supported by leading industry bodies including UAERG (UAE Restaurants Group), the Indian Culinary Forum, India Food Tourism ORG, the Indian Flair…
Legacy Over Scale: Why Bengaluru’s Iconic Eateries Choose to Stay Small
In the last few decades, Bengaluru has transformed rapidly, with tall buildings and tech parks taking over. Yet, in certain parts of the city, the…
How Conscious Consumers Are Redefining the Beverage Industry
Around 80% of the restaurants focus on zero sugar, low sugar beverages and that is boosting their sales by 40% annually.
Why South Indian Cuisine’s Global Rise Begins in the Middle East
With the growing number of popular South Indian restaurant chains expanding overseas, from Saravanaa Bhavan and Anjappar to Paragon, A2B, and…
How Women Are Redefining India’s Culinary Landscape
In India’s urban centers, women account for 15–20% of professional kitchen staff and around 30–35% hold top management roles in hospitality.
Reservation-Only: Why These Restaurants Are Getting Smaller, Personalized
Instead of chasing volume or footfalls, these compact formats are taking the opposite route by keeping their covers low, service slots restricted,…
Experience that Travels: How Offsite Locations are Boosting Revenue
As per reports, offsite catering and mobile events are growing 20–25% year-on-year across metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi.
Relearning Mediterranean Food: How This Familiar Yet Global Cuisine is Evolving
Indian diners, once hesitant, are now embracing everything from Yemeni mandi and Levantine salads to Turkish mezze and Greek-style seafood.
Pregame Koramangala Brings Bengaluru its First BYOB-Inspired Bar Experience
Blending retail and recreation, the new “Bring Your Own Bottle” lounge offers an affordable, social alternative to the city’s pricey pub scene
The Sweet Shift: How Clean Label Desserts Are Redefining Indulgence
According to reports, the global clean label ingredients market is expected to grow from US $50.2 billion in 2024 to US $69.3 billion by 2029.
Why Wellness Is the New Luxury in Restaurant Menu
Around 50-60% of restaurants and hotels in India focus on healthy options in the menu.
Why Expansion in India’s Food Industry is Moving from Metros to Micro-markets
Non-food items now account for roughly 53% of spending in rural areas, up from about 47% in 2011–12. The share of non-food in urban areas has…
One Plate, One Future: Celebrating World Food Day
This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” emphasizes collective action through the FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative…