Must-see restaurants in India

  • Kanishka

    Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

    Well-priced and tasty veg meals in the Oyo Hotel Ashoka 3420 compound.

  • Colaba Market

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    A colourful and atmospheric fresh fruit-and-vegetable street market.

  • China Villa

    Assam

    Semi-smart China Villa offers Indian and Chinese food in AC comfort.

  • AJ Supermarket

    North Goa

    Vagator's best supermarket. Full range of groceries and alcohol.

  • Govinda's

    West Bengal

    Near the main temple, Govinda's serves up tasty vegetarian fare.

  • Nilgiri's

    Tiruvannamalai

    Well-stocked supermarket opposite Sri Ramana Ashram.

  • Farzi Cafe

    Delhi

    Upmarket Indian street food, plus beer.

  • Margaret's Deck

    West Bengal

    For fine teas and tasty food in contemporarily stylish surroundings, head 8km up the Darjeeling road from Kurseong to this, yes, deck, built out over a…

  • Keshari Restaurant

    Varanasi

    Known as much for excellent cuisine as for gruff service, this atmospheric spot (carved-wood panelling adorns the walls and ceilings) has been famously at…

  • Good Wife

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Run by the Chinese Tham family, who also run swanky nightlife venues such as Triology and Henry Tham’s, this gastropub has an impressive food menu, along…

  • Lotus Bakery

    Sikkim

    If you are walking to or from Pemayangtse, it's worth popping into the basic, loveably ramshackle Lotus Bakery, 1km from Upper Pelling junction, for a cup…

  • Hotel Saravana Bhavan

    Chennai (Madras)

    Dependably delish, Chennai's famous vegetarian chain doles out epically good South Indian thalis and breakfasts (idli and vada ₹45 to ₹70, dosa ₹70 to…

  • Rupin River View Hotel

    Himachal Pradesh

    Halfway between Sangla and Chitkul, the Rupin View makes an ideal meal stop if you've got your own wheels, less for the fairly standard food than for the…

  • Pabulum

    Mumbai (Bombay)

    Crispy potatoes and toothsome milkshakes lure Mumbai’s college kids and youngsters to this small joint, tucked away in the city’s western suburbs. It…

  • Kookay Restaurant

    Sikkim

    Right at the jeep stand, this long-standing traveller favourite offers Tibetan soups, shaya phalays (deep-fried meat turnovers), Chinese sizzlers (₹250 to…

  • Madras Coffee House

    Khajuraho

    They've been serving great, honest South Indian fare for three generations in this narrow, friendly and, if we're honest, quiet grimy cafe – dosas, idlis …

  • Shivani Restaurant

    Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

    The plain, canteen-style interior of this no-nonsense diner is a welcome contrast to the hectically gaudy exterior. The pure-veg menu is extensive and…

  • Kurseong Tourist Lodge

    West Bengal

    This old-fashioned, government-run lodge has a popular cafe where you can snack on good chicken or vegetarian momos as the toy train whistles past outside…

  • Mamagoto

    Chennai (Madras)

    An immensely popular Asian and Southeast-Asian street-food-style spot that's usually packed with fashionable foodies and waiters in cheeky-sloganed T…

  • Green House

    Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

    The casual front restaurant at the House of MG serves a selection of Gujarati veg dishes (including pani puri potato 'bombs'), which are superb (half…

  • Joney’s Place

    Agra

    This pocket-sized institution whipped up its first creamy lassi in 1978 and continues to please despite cooking its meals in what must be Agra's smallest…

  • Meenachil

    Kerala

    A favourite Kottayam spot to fill up on Indian and Chinese fare, hidden in a tidy modern upstairs restaurant in the heart of town. There's a friendly,…

  • Ganesh Restaurant

    Jaipur

    This pocket-sized outdoor restaurant is in a fantastic location on the top of the Old City wall near New Gate. The chef is in a pit on one side of the…

  • Fab Cafe

    Delhi

    Run by the well-known clothing chain Fab India, the sophisticated and understated decor of Fab Cafe compliments its reliably good and creative small…

  • Aum Cafe

    Varanasi

    Run by an American woman who has been coming to India for more than 20 years, this colourful cafe has good lemon pancakes, astounding lemon or organic…

  • Bhoj Company

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    Excellent, inexpensive Bengali food comes to your table in this tiny restaurant, where colourful naive art sets off white walls inset with little…

  • Azad

    Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

    A busy family favourite serving authentic Keralan seafood dishes such as molee (fish pieces in coconut sauce) and prawn masala, and excellent biryanis and…

  • Cool Talk Cafe

    Dharamsala

    Eschewing wi-fi and alcohol, this neat little cafe declares itself a 'sanctuary for body, mind and soul'. Dishes include toasted sandwiches, Indian…

  • Wok & Grill

    Kerala

    The combination of Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisines turns out some delectable dishes at modern, well-kept Wok & Grill, just west of central Kollam…

  • Common Ground Cafe

    Mcleod Ganj

    Pleasingly laid-back and sociable, this oasis of peace is pretty central yet faces wooded slopes from its shared tables and floor cushions. The great…

  • Grand

    Puri

    This large, pure-veg local favourite offers plenty of off-menu dishes, so even if you don’t see the bhindi chatpati (okra), gobi Hyderabadi (cauliflower),…

  • Hot Kati Rolls

    Kolkata (Calcutta)

    This is one of Kolkata's best-known hole-in-the-wall places for a kati roll. For first-timers, this hit snack is essentially a paratha (Indian-style flaky…

  • Cecil Restaurant

    Shimla

    Widely rated Shimla's top restaurant, and with prices to match, the Cecil provides hushed elegance, big view-windows and a chance to sport your newly…

  • Mid Town

    Jodhpur

    This clean, air-conditioned restaurant does great veg food, including a Rajasthani thali and many Rajasthani specialities, and some particular to Jodhpur,…

  • Greenland Bar & Restaurant

    South Goa

    Just back from Majorda’s southern ‘Cabana Beach’ you’ll find cute long-running Greenland, with a faux garden and a couple of horses. It serves up some…

  • Dreamers

    Alappuzha (Alleppey)

    Designed to resemble a kettuvallam (rice barge), Dreamers stands across the road from Alleppey Beach, where it's unfortunately being blighted by a massive…

  • Salkara

    Kozhikode (Calicut)

    From the team behind Calicut's famous Paragon Restaurant, frills-free Salkara fuels hungry rail travellers with Malabari biryanis, steaming filter coffee,…

  • Dream Café

    Nagaland

    Cheerful Dream Café offers Chinese dishes as well as fresh coffee, shakes, a big range of mocktails and snacks. Great hill views from the big windows and…

  • Hotel Apna

    Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

    This licensed restaurant right opposite Sarwate bus stand has been around more than 50 years and serves up delicious veg and meat dishes from an all…

  • Shreemaya Celebration

    Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

    This busy bakery-cafe sells pastries, sandwiches, cakes and walnut brownies, as well as South Indian, Chinese and pizza. Also has juices, shakes and…

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