Food is a crucial part of every travel. Whenever search for a destination, the first thing that we search about is ”what will I get to eat there?”, “does it suit my palate?”, “Are there any options? India, being a diverse community, has an impressive food culture. Every state and every city has something new to offer. Due to this factor, India has become a hub for Food Tourism. But where should you start your enlightening journey?
Here are the Top 5 cities of India for the ‘Foodies’.
Delhi
Along with being the capital city of India, Delhi is also the capital city of the best foods in the country. The street food in Delhi is world-famous. All types of North-Indian cuisines, from starters to desserts, and even snacks are available on every corner. Street foods like Chole Bhature, Aloo chaat, Golgappe, Poori Aloo, and Paapri Chaat are famous among the streets of Delhi, whereas cuisines like Mughlai, Punjabi, Nepalese, Afghan, etc. are also available.
Mumbai
The city of dreams is also famous for its multicultural cuisine. As the city has a melting pot culture, a lot of different cuisines like Persian, Gujarati, Maharashtrian, and even South Indian are available here. Dishes like Pav Bhaaji, Misal Pav, and Vada Pav are the must-have Maharashtrian snacks. Persian dishes like Kheema Pav, Bun Maska, and Mava cakes will fill your taste buds with a new experience and satisfy your hunger.
Lucknow
The city of Nawab also has cuisines suitable for the Nawabs. Lucknow is mostly famous for its Biryani, Kebabs, Paya, and Sheermal. Lucknowi Biryani is numbered as one of the best biryanis in India. The must try biryanis are the Veg Handi Dum Biryani, Awadhi Biryani and Mutton Biryani. Kebabs like Tunday kebabs, Galouti kebabs, and Veg Shami kebabs are popular street food that forces you to smack your lips. Another unique street food of Lucknow is the Basket Chaat. A crispy potato shell filled with mashed potato, tangy chutney, and other vegetables, this snack makes the best street food chaat in the city.
Jaipur
The Rajputs of Jaipur also have a royal platter to offer. Jaipur has a lot of delicacies that are not normally offered in other cities. Dal Baati Churma is the most famous dish in Rajasthan. Mava Kachori, Pyaz Kachori, Omelet, Mutton Tikka, and Mirchi Bada are some of the famous street foods in Jaipur. But if you are visiting this Pink City, you can never miss the Rajasthani Thali, teamed with Lassi and Ghevar, the most popular sweet dish.
Gangtok
Gangtok is a picturesque place with mesmerizing view of the Himalayas and the simplicity of Buddhism in the atmosphere. This place has a mixture of Nepalese, Tibetian, Bhutanese, and Himalayan cultures, and hence most of the cuisine is inspired by these cultures. Phagshapa is one of the most famous street food in the city. It is made from pork radish and chilli and is suitable for people who like spicy but healthy food. The Momos of this place are considered to be the most authentic in terms of taste. Perhaps the most popular dish in Sikkim is the Masaurya curry, which is made using fermented black gram. Other famous foods of the city are Sha Phaley, Sel Roti, Thukpa, and Thenthuk.
Every state in our country boasts very unique cuisines. In these current times, the world is more curious about Indian food culture. While there are certain stereotypes like ‘Delhi Belly’, street foods still thrive and attract locals and foreign tourists as well. Many top chefs of the world are visiting our country to learn our food-making and preserving skills. This is a huge bonus for food tourism in our country and as fellow Indians, it is our duty and responsibility to promote and maintain our food culture.
By Ashwathi Anoopkumar
Author’s bio
Ashwathi Anoopkumar is a student pursuing her Master’s degree inMass Communication and Journalism. She has content writing
experience of 1.8 years and has written for multiple genres.
