India is a land of different cultures and cuisines. A popular saying goes, “Kos kos par badle pani aur char kos par vaani (After every 3 km, the taste changes, and after every 12 km, so does the language)”.
We have so many cuisines that are defined by the boundaries of the state, but with industrialisation and globalisation, they have crossed these frontiers. If you are a big foodie, we have a list of Indian destinations, gastronomic heavens if you will, that you must visit in 2023.
What could be a better place to taste Bengali cuisine than the capital of West Bengal? Kolkata is known for its street food and dishes that are not only rich in ingredients but also taste.
If you ever want to taste the sumptuous food in Kolkata, you must definitely visit Tiretti Bazar, Park Street, China Town, and Dacre Lane. Dishes like Egg-chicken kathi roll, shondesh, nolen gurer roshogolla, chingrir chop, and fish cutlets are just a few of the must try dishes.
Kochi lies on the South-West coast of India. Its cuisine is inspired by Syrian, Keralite, and Malabar cuisines. The must-try dishes here include duck roast, appams, stews, puttus, sadya, and of course biryanis.
Mumbai is the City of Dreams and it is also widely popular for its street food. Vada pav, pav bhaji, misal pav, ragda pattice, and omlette pav are some of the food items synonymous with the city. Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, and even the temple complexes are some of the famous places where you will find the best street food stalls here.
Since Mumbai is also the financial capital of India, one can find various restaurants serving authentic European, Thai, Persian, Modern American, Continental, and Chinese.
A gastronomic journey through India in India is incomplete without a visit to New Delhi, especially if you have not explored it yet. The charm of old rustic lanes blend with glass skyscrapers making it worth at least a short trip.
From Chandini Chowk to Lajpat Nagar, you will have a variety of dishes to try. Rajma chawal, chole chawal, murgh makhni, paneer makhni, rabdi, chole kulche, butter chicken are some of the food items that you would love to gorge on.
Indore in Madhya Pradesh is known for its food. Some of the special dishes that are specific to the region are dahi bade, garadu, sabudana khichdi, bhutte ki kees, shikanji, egg benjos, malpua, etc.
Lucknow is the City of Nawabs known for its bustling streets and kebabs. Chowk, Hazratganj, Lalbagh, and Maulviganj are some of the places where you should try the seekh kebab, shami kebab, galouti kebab, basket chaat, biryani, malai makhan, kulfi, etc.
Hyderabad is a paradise for foodies. Hyderabadi dum biryani is famous throughout the country. Other dishes that you must try when in the city include lukhmi, keema samosa, paaya, sheer kurma, etc. The places where you can try the lip-smacking dishes are IDL Lake, Madhapur, Madhura Nagar, Begum Bazaar, etc.
Amritsar is where you must try Punjabi cuisine. Chole bhature, lassi, butter chicken, lentils, and Amritsari fish are sure to leave you in a food coma. You will find food stalls around the city when visiting the Golden Temple, Wagha Border, and the shopping streets.
Jaipur is the Pink City and is known for Rajasthani cuisine and its architectural marvels. Laal maas, dal baati churma, lentils, Rajasthani thali, and pyaz kachori are among a few things you must not miss out on. A few places that you can visit to munch on the delicacies include Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, Mahaveer Rabri Bhandar, Santosh Bhojnalaya, Gulabji Chai Wala, Saini Kachoriwala, among others.
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and a breathtaking city featuring hilly terrain. You must plan a visit here in 2023 to try Tibetan, Sikkimese, and Nepali cuisines. Foodies should try phagshapa, churrpi, thenthuk, sel roti, thukpa, masaura curry, etc.
