From Gin to Agave: 6 Craft-Led Shifts Shaping India’s Drinking Culture in 2026
From premium gins and agave spirits to low-ABV cocktails and craft beers, consumers are seeking quality, authenticity, and memorable experiences.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 24, 2025 / 9 MIN READ
India Ate 93 Million Biryanis in 2025 — Burgers Didn’t Even Come Close
Pahari cuisine marked a 9x growth, while orders in Malabari, Rajathani, Malvani and other regional cuisines also grew almost 2x in the past one year…
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 23, 2025 / 3 MIN READ
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.
Modern Indian Dining: The Art of Flavor Layering in Contemporary Indian Cooking
Modern Indian cuisine is all about deliberated complexity and honoring tradition while adding the additional flavor layering to create a journey…


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How Ancient Grains are Transforming Modern Desserts
Chefs, who are reimagining traditional Indian desserts with coarse grains, are unanimous in their view that the shift to traditional grains isn’t…
The Global Diner: Redefining Restaurants Through Quality, Quantity, and Presentation
Quality not only builds trust but also creates distinction, helping a brand stand out from the crowd in a highly competitive industry.
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 29, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
Raising the Bar: How Restaurant Owners are Turning Trends into Triumphs
From Chefs working around local, indigenous cuisine and ingredients, to bartenders working hard to lure customers by infusing local ingredients,…
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 22, 2025 / 6 MIN READ


Chutney: Taste of the Land
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, chutneys change their ingredients, textures, and stories. But one thing remains constant: their ability to bring people…
Table Manners: How Dining Etiquettes Have Changed Over the Years
Dining today is more relaxed and global, emphasizing simplicity, fresh ingredients, and visual appeal.
Fresh Take on Flavours: What’s Pushing the Growth of Plant-forward Dining
Due to the rising demand, 50% of the restaurants have vegan, keto and plant-based menu.
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
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…
What's Pushing the Growth of Indo-Chinese Cuisine in QSR Model
QSRs are expected to play a considerable role in the future of the fast-food landscape of India as the demand for Indo-Chinese cuisine is increasing.
Sparkling with Success: The Rise of Home-grown Alcohol Brands
By 2028, the alcohol market in India is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
4 Key Trends to Adopt from Restaurant India Chennai Show
In the organized segment, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) lead with a substantial 38% market share, followed closely by Cloud Kitchens at 30%.
  • By - Nusra
  • Feb 21, 2025 / 4 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…
Indulging in India’s Artisan Ice Cream Revolution
The Indian ice cream market is undergoing a delightful transformation, reflecting the palates of a vibrant, evolving population eager for distinct…
Spicing Up the F&B Industry: Why the Rs 15.74 Billion Spice Market is the Secret Ingredient!
The global spice market is on a spicy growth trajectory. From 2024 to 2032, it’s projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.11 percent, hitting a valuation…
Trends to Watch : India’s Culinary Renaissance in 2025
Culinary wizards and nutrition experts alike herald the rise of anti-inflammatory diets, enticing us with a symphony of fruits, nuts, and legumes…
Indian Hotels Double Down on F&B as a Core Revenue Stream
With the Indian hotel industry projected to grow at an annual rate of 9 to 11 percent through FY25, driven by robust domestic and international…
Why 2025 Is the Year of Growth in the Food Industry
The food industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by trends like sustainability, food technology, health-conscious dining, and…
The Rise of Regional Indian Cuisines: Bringing Local Flavors to the Global Table
The growing recognition of regional Indian foods in the international market is more than just cuisine – it is culture, history, and who we are.
Pizza Craze: What’s Driving the Cheesy Biz
As we step into 2025, India is turning up the heat on the global pizza scene with flavours and trends as diverse and vibrant as the country itself.