Delhi
Opposite the fake Dilli Haat market, 'Delhi Haat', an unprepossessing building harbours the Rose Cafe, prettily pale blue and pink. It's all cake stands…
Delhi
Opposite the fake Dilli Haat market, 'Delhi Haat', an unprepossessing building harbours the Rose Cafe, prettily pale blue and pink. It's all cake stands…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Inexpensive, old-school eatery that’s a requisite stop before or after visiting Haji Ali Dargah. Mughlai and Punjabi staples dominate, with kebabs…
Mangaluru (Mangalore)
One of Mangaluru's premier seafood restaurants, with a hillside location, sweeping views and a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Try the clam koshimbir…
Delhi
The newest opening from chef Ritu Dalmia, this chic, airy eatery offers tapas-style and full-size Asian dishes, with tantalising, taste-tingling…
Gokarna
For a very different vibe, stroll up the shore to this chilled French place, a 10-minute walk north from the main section of beach. You'll find authentic…
Hyderabad
Consistently recommended by locals for authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, this AC place serves generous portions of flavoursome biryanis at modest prices (veg…
Amritsar
Get your fingers sticky at this 60-year-old jalebi joint, serving up the delicious Indian dessert consisting of saffron-coloured coils of deep-fried…
Hyderabad
Highly regarded spot for South Indian vegetarian food. You may have to wait for a lunch table, but order the South Indian thali and you'll be brought heap…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Samrat has an à la carte menu but most rightly opt for the famous Gujarati thali – a cavalcade of taste and texture, sweetness and spice that includes…
Karnataka
There's a choice of indoor or outdoor garden seating at this fine hotel restaurant, which does fantastic vegetarian dishes, including 13 kinds of dosa …
Northeast States
Hotel Sonar Tori's stylish blue-chaired restaurant is the best option for an upscale meal. It does Thai and Indian curries, tandoori preparations,…
Delhi
This fully organic cafe, with lots of gluten-free choices, has Turkish and Blue Tokai (Delhi's best, locally roasted) coffee, as well as great salads,…
Delhi
The quiet, friendly, Nagaland canteen is a simple room overlooking a tangle of palm trees and is worth seeking out for punchy pork offerings, with dishes…
Smoor Chocolates Signature Lounge
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
The city's finest chocolaterie has a lovely, air-conditioned and spacious interior where you can indulge in exquisite gateaux and cakes, and of course a…
Hampi
A well-run place with cushion seating (or dining tables) and an excess of psychedelic wall hangings. Serves tasty Indian, Israeli and Western classics…
New Delhi
Shaded under the wide reaches of an old banyan tree, the garden courtyard at Coffee Home is always busy with office workers lingering over chai and…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Dine alfresco on Fava’s canopy-covered decking, feasting on large plates of delectable dishes like Middle Eastern meze, minced-lamb kebabs or black-sesame…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Mysuru’s most social restaurant, with outdoor tables moodily lit by countless lanterns. There's often live traditional music, too. The menu offers…
Karnataka
Excellent South and North Indian dishes are on offer here at very fair rates; try a paneer kadai (cottage cheese cooked in thick tomato gravy). The…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Hot out of the oven, Lady Baga brings its seafood specialities, Goan delicacies and chilled-out vibe to Bengaluru. The food is divine (try the mud crab in…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This inexpensive samosa hotspot is perfect for a quick bite on the southwestern side of the Indiranagar area. There's a wide range of trad (and twisted)…
Delhi
The name is like a typical trade-based Parsi surname, the place emulates the Iranian cafes of Mumbai, and the food is authentic Persian, including…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
This warehouse-style bar-resto, drawing a cool urban crowd, serves cocktails in beakers and offers napkins toilet-paper style (on a roll). The menu takes…
Karnataka
Woodlands is regarded as the best vegetarian place in town and has an air-con dining room where you can escape the heat. Serves both South and North…
Hampi
Serves up flavoursome Indian, Chinese and Israeli food, and even the Mexican grub (try the veg enchiladas) is quite tasty. Sip a lassi (₹60) or masala…
Mysuru (Mysore)
This hole-in-the-wall takeaway samosa place is only open limited hours, but it's well worth checking out. There's always a queue, such is its popularity,…
Mumbai (Bombay)
K Rustom has nothing but a few metal freezers, but the ice-cream sandwiches here have been pleasing Mumbaikar palates since 1953. Pick from 50 flavours;…
Hyderabad
Renowned for its Hyderabadi dishes, this elegant hotel restaurant serves fine biryanis, kebabs and wonderful haleem, including a veg version (₹675) of…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Serves 36 flavours of the best kulfi (Indian firm-textured ice cream) you’ll have anywhere. Killer flavours include pistachio, malai (cream) and mango.
Delhi
Hidden down the buzzing alleys that surround Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is this branch of historic Karim's, serving meaty Mughlai delights such as kebabs…
Karnataka
This popular, pure-veg hotel restaurant with inviting modern decor serves both North and South Indian cuisine, but it's the latter that stands out. Prices…
Mysuru (Mysore)
This wildly popular dosa joint is so popular that people munch them on the street outside when the cramped interior is full. Try a rava onion dosa or ghee…
Delhi
This beautiful restaurant-cum-teahouse specialises in fine teas and serves contemporary cuisine from Myanmar, Thailand, China and India's Northeastern…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Famous for its terrific rolls (wholewheat chapatis), filled with anything from charcoal-grilled meats and tandoori prawns to paneer and sweetcorn tikka.
Karnataka
This basement hotel restaurant buzzes day and night with contented diners. It's renowned for its meat dishes; try a chicken or mutton biryani.
Arya Ayurvedic Panchakarma Centre
Gokarna
Modish beachfront restaurant that boasts an open kitchen and a fine menu of vegetarian dishes freshly prepared using ayurvedic principles.
Hampi
A family-owned place right behind Virupaksha Temple that serves good breakfasts, pancakes, curries and espresso coffee.
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Good South Indian meals in pleasant AC surroundings. Follow the Supreme Hotels sign.
Lucknow
Even if you don’t step inside this classy restaurant, don’t miss its exceedingly popular chaat (spicy snack) stand at the front. The sweet and savoury…
Lucknow
If Mughlai meat country has got you down, seek refuge in this popular veg hideaway on MG Rd. It's perfect for an Indian-style breakfast, a snack or a…
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