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6 Indian cities among 100 Best Food Cities In The World

etimes.in | Last updated on - Dec 9, 2025, 15:27 IST
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Best Indian cities for foodies


India is a land of flavors, where every region offers an array of culinary legacies that have been celebrated for generations. Recognizing the same, the latest Taste Atlas list has served up some well-earned recognition for Indian cuisine, placing six Indian cities on its coveted list of the 100 Best Food Cities in the World. Keep scrolling to discover the cities that made the list, their must-try local dishes, and iconic traditional dining spots.

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Mumbai, Rank 5​

The City of Dreams is at 5th position and the best dining places here are Leopold Cafe, Ram Ashraya, Shree Thaker Bhojanalay, Nawab Saheb to name a few.
Must try: Bhelpuri, Pav bhaji , Vada pav, Modak, Ragda pattice, Bombay biryani, and more.

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Amritsar, Rank 48

The city of Amritsar is at 48 position and is known for a range of rich culinary delights. As per the website, here the best places to eat are Kesar da Dhaba, Bharawan da Dhaba, Bade bhai ka brothers, and more.
Must try: Amritsari kulcha, Palak paneer, Dal makhani, Sarson ka saag, Phirni, Chur chur naan and more.

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New Delhi, Rank 53

In Delhi, the best places to dine are Dum Pukht, Saravana Bhawan, Bukhara, Naivedyam, and more.
Must try: Here the must-try dishes are Chole bhature, Aloo tikki, Nihari, Pakora, Dal makhani, Butter chicken and more.

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Hyderabad, Rank 54


And when it comes to Hyderabad, the best places are ITC Kohenur, Shah Ghouse Cafe and Restaurant, Karachi Bakery, Jewel of Nizam and more.
Must try: Here, the popular dishes are Hyderabadi biryani, Haleem, Rumali roti, Mirchi ka salan and Shikampuri kebab.

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Kolkata, Rank 73

The City of Joy is at 73rd position and the best places to dine here will be Tamarind, Chittaranjan Mistanna Bhandar, Allen's Kitchen, Lakshmi Narayan Shaw & Son and more.
Must Try: Kathi Roll, Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Kathi Roll, Chicken Kathi Roll, Rasgulla, Pongal, and more.

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Chennai, Rank 93

At 93rd position, Chennai is known for the places like Annalakshmi, Peshawri, Bombay Lassi, Shree Mithai, and more.
Must try: Chicken 65, Madras Curry, Idli, Dosa, and more.


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