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.
How Food Delivery Services are Catering to Healthy Food Requirements
Healthy foods like gluten-free diets or vegan food items are delivered by the food delivery services is making it convenient for the consumers to…
The Rise of Chef-Driven Restaurants: What Makes Them Stand Out in the Hospitality Industry
Customers are currently looking to visit restaurants that are experimental and that are willing to provide a unique set of dishes and cuisines.
8 Key Factors Driving India's Dining Out and Food Delivery Boom
The dining out and food delivery boom in India is a multifaceted phenomenon driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and…
  • By - Kartik
  • Aug 19, 2024 / 6 MIN READ
Bombay Cartel Launches Their New Outlet in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai
The new location, created by the well-known Namrata Rawlani of The White Motif, is a visual feast for the senses with a striking fusion of modern art…
What’s pushing the Growth of Breakfast Segment in India
According to a recent report by Swiggy, Breakfast is the golden hour for vegetarian orders, with over 90% of breakfast orders being vegetarian.
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 14, 2024 / 7 MIN READ
The Rising Consumer demand for Nutritional Ingredients
This shift translates to a growing preference for foods packed with active ingredients such as antioxidants, prebiotics, plant proteins and…
Why Natural Flavour is the Need of the Hour
The flavors market was valued at USD 18.75 billion in 2023 and the market is expected to grow from USD 19.53 billion in 2024 to USD 30.10 billion by…
ZYTO, the Premium Vodka Brand from Poland, makes its Grand debut in India


ZYTO, the Premium Vodka Brand from Poland, makes its Grand debut in India




ZYTO, which…
How Indigenous Ingredients Are Ruling Restaurant Menu
With more travel and chefs experimenting around food there has been lots of focus around indigenous ingredients and ingredients that has never been…
Mixing Tradition with Innovation: The Craft Cocktail Revolution in India
While consumers today are more open to trying new flavors, the lockdown has also resulted in shifting gears and bringing cocktails in its new avatars…