How Independent Cafes are Driving India’s Cafe Boom
As the café market expands and consumption rises, standalone cafés are the laboratories where trends like specialty brews, experiential menus, and…
India on the Global Map: The New Franchising Epicenter
From sushi and frozen yogurt to QSR, coffee culture and bakery cafés, the world’s most diverse brands are now converging on the Indian market not…
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
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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…
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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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…
The Kiosk Revolution: Low Investment, High Returns & Footfall
Around 25-40% of the top brands are working kiosks model which proves that this model works exceptional in high-footfall environments.
It’s not just a Beverage—it’s a Moment: How Beverage has Got a Spotlight in Restaurant Menu
Around 60-70 per cent of Restaurant and bar guests now lean toward seasonal or concept-based menus.
  • By - Nusra
  • May 12, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
How Restaurants are Retaining the New Age Staffs
Around 50-60% of the restaurants believe in retaining the staffs as it makes the job easier for them, rather than training a new employee from the…
The Restaurant Reinvention: Key Insights from Restaurant India Karnataka Edition 2025
With over 1.4 billion customers, who is more experiential, is always on a look out for something creative, there’s a room for everyone to grow in…
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  • May 02, 2025 / 5 MIN READ
Going back to Roots: The Role of Storytelling in Positioning Traditional Dishes to Modern Diners
Around 70% of the restaurants in India are presenting traditional dishes to their diners. This shows that the preferences have evolved over the…
The Critical Role of Location in Defining the Restaurant Success
As per the reports, around 60% of the revenue of restaurants is from malls, metros, airports and shopping complex in India.

Karigari: Where Every Dish Tells a Story
Headlined by the immensely popular Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, innovation drives Karigari’s success and keeps it ahead of the curve.
Barkaas: An Indo-Arabic Success Story
Consistency is another pillar of Barkaas' success. With dedicated Masala Milling Units, the restaurant ensures its signature Mandi and Biriyani…
Beyond the Brew: India’s Coffee Culture is Redefining Experiences
Today’s consumer walks into a café or scrolls through an online menu with clear expectations. They know the difference between Arabica and Robusta,…
Flavours of Maharashtra: Why Local Cuisine Restaurants are Growing in India
Maharashtrian cuisine blends regional styles shaped by geography, local ingredients, and history. Each region of Maharashtra offers different…