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.


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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.
  • 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…
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.
Organic food market to reach $1.36bn by 2020- Government
The study suggested that companies in collaboration with the government should organise awareness and training programmes for farmers as well as…
How promising is bakery franchising in India?
Bakery industry has given an edge to the entrepreneurial skills of the women in India. In last two years places like Gurgaon, Chandigarh and…
  • By - Nusra
  • Oct 15, 2015 / 7 MIN READ
What makes Indian food so delicious?
As food styling is a natural culmination of good cooking skills, one has to create a dish that seduces the taste buds.
Entrepreneurs & Educated Consumers will Disrupt the Future of Eating out
People today view eating out as a 'food affaire'. To them, it is not only about getting the right menu to suit their palate, but also about…
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 04, 2015 / 4 MIN READ
McDonalds to focus on bite-sized snack options in India
McDonald's will run an integrated month long TV, Digital and outdoor campaign, accompanied by an in-restaurant merchandising.
Indian Restaurant Congress 2015 - the biggest show on restaurant is back in its 5th edition!
Like every year, the Indian Restaurant Congress' 5th edition is targeting at delivering the best industry output to restaurant enthusiasts and…
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 10, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
Health consciousness on rise in India: Survey
The results also indicate that consumers also believed that food will be more innovative and tastier, more convenient and ready-to-eat to mirror…
Eatlo to strengthen technology and presence with second round of funding
We are also looking to raise $7-$8 million in Series A funding and are in talks with venture capitalists for the same, added Harkisanka.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jul 07, 2015 / 2 MIN READ
McDonald's bets big on healthier option, sells 21mn low-fat with Happy Meal
Since sodas were removed from the Happy Meal section of menu boards, the company has seen a nine percentage point increase in customers selecting…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 26, 2015 / 4 MIN READ
Wendys goes local, voices Quality as their recipe
Going slow on number counts, Wendy's will be opening over 20 outlets in first two years focusing on NCR and North India.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 17, 2015 / 4 MIN READ