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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
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Saumyangi Yadav
Jan 02, 2026 / 8 MIN READ
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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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.
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Mahak Sharma
Jun 19, 2025 / 14 MIN READ
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.
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Akanksha Dean
May 08, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Ashish Tiwari
Feb 07, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
“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…
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Vijetha Iyer
Nov 28, 2024 / 6 MIN READ
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.
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Richi Khandelwal
Sep 06, 2024 / 6 MIN READ
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.
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Vijetha Iyer
Aug 02, 2024 / 7 MIN READ
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.
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Sakshi Singh
Aug 01, 2024 / 10 MIN READ
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…
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Sakshi Singh
Mar 18, 2024 / 8 MIN READ
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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Mariko Amekodommo
Dec 24, 2020 / 6 MIN READ
Key To Menu Planning: Keep the Local Essence in Food, Suggests Chef Vivek Swamy
In an interview with Restaurant India, Chef Vivek Swamy talks about how a menu plays an important role in driving the growth of restaurant businesses.
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Sara Khan
Apr 24, 2019 / 6 MIN READ
Why More Millenials are Looking at Affordable Casual Segment
More than 60 per cent of CDR's in the survey are located on high streets.
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Nusra
Apr 10, 2018 / 5 MIN READ
Are Small Portions an Experiment with Plating Techniques
Previously it was predicted that this is one of the trends which will eventually find its way into the menus.
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Shahram Warsi
Feb 06, 2018 / 5 MIN READ
How Restaurants are Catering to Health Freaks
The entire thought was that generally a cheat meal for most of us would be an outing to our favourite restaurant but today at restaurants everyday…
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Vikrant Batra
Sep 23, 2017 / 4 MIN READ
Standalone restaurant has great potential - Chef Vikas Seth
Talking to Restaurant India, he shares some of the culinary delights.
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Nusra
Jan 19, 2017 / 6 MIN READ
Is Pan Asian delivery ventures making big in India
With modernisation and global trade some ingredients can be sourced locally.
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Nusra
Jan 18, 2017 / 5 MIN READ
How are you pairing your food with alcohol
Over the years, alcohol has come up as a major companion to food all credits to the ever evolving Indian palates which is undergoing a change.
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Nusra
Dec 02, 2016 / 4 MIN READ
Food industry, Then, Now, Forever!
Food in India is big deal and this is a mere reason why food-tech or food on order market has witnessed upsurge growth in the country.
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Nusra
Mar 28, 2016 / 6 MIN READ
Fast food players launches Value menu to grow in India
With more new entrants and small tech start-ups, fast food is likely to continue to grow further over the forecast period.
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Vikram Purewal
Mar 04, 2016 / 4 MIN READ
What's so hot about breakfast biz in India
India's breakfast cereal market has been growing with a CAGR of13 per cent from 1168 mn to 1450 mn over last five years.
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Vikram Purewal
Feb 26, 2016 / 5 MIN READ
Street food becomes organised
Due to this, many restaurants have added street food in their menu. Street food does not include only traditional food, but has an endless variety.…
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Joyshree Saha
Feb 11, 2016 / 4 MIN READ
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