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.
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  • 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.
Behind the Bars: What’s Trending in Cocktail & Mocktail Segment
2025 will see more spaces focusing on cocktails, in-house distillation to add edge to the beverage program & most importantly more respect for…
Shaking Up the Biz: What’s Trending in Beverage Segment
These brands are also seeing a move towards premium, environmentally conscious packaging solutions that reflect both quality and responsibility,…
The Great Indian Millets Makeover: Why Indian Gourmet Consumers are switching to this indigenous Superfood
As a nation, India has assumed a leading role in the millets revolution by initiating a cultural and agricultural revival – the country currently…
Taste of India: Why Coastal Cuisine is Becoming Customer’s Favourite
In an era defined by culinary globalization, where fusion takes center stage, a nostalgic yearning for authentic regional flavors is on the rise. 
From Plate to Palette: The Art and Science of Visual Presentation in Modern Indian Cuisine
All these colors are used by chefs to create compositions that make everyone’s appetite keen before taking any food. On the other hand, textures…
What’s Brewing: 5 Coffee Trends to Watch in 2025
The India Coffee Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.87% from 2024 to 2033, from its 2022 valuation of USD 478…
Baking Success: How These Artisanal Homegrown Bakery Brands are Ruling the Market
With bakery industry expected to reach USD 21.2 billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% during 2023-2028. 
Tossing the Biz: What’s pushing the Growth of Pan-Asian Restaurants in India
The Asian food market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.20% between 2024 and 2032, from USD 165.9 billion in 2024 to…
Mixology Reinvented: How Gen Z and Millennials Are Influencing the Cocktail Culture
Another significant influence of Millennials and Gen Z on cocktail culture is the growing emphasis on health and wellness.
World Food Day: How Food Businesses Can Lead in Reducing Food Wastage
The United Nations Environment Programme estimates that India wastes 74 million tonnes of food each year, representing a loss of 92,000 crore rupees.