Shirin Mehrotra

Shirin Mehrotra finds that the beloved UP Tehri appears in many forms, with avatars that stretch across the Deccan plateau, to the mountains of Kashmir, and cross the border to Pakistan, each with its own fascinating origin story.

When traveling in most regions of India, you’ll find local restaurants serving thali — a platter offering the choicest dishes specific to that region. But thali is much more than just a part of the country’s dining out culture. While not representative of how all people eat in India, it’s an integral part of festivals, celebrations, and everyday eating.

As with the culture of any place or community, Garhwali heritage is best perceived through its food, and jakhiya, a spice indigenous to the region, is one of its most delicious defining features.

Far removed from the chaos of Dashashwamedh Ghat, a bungalow in the ancient city upholds the city’s literary past.

Hopping over to Sweden from Denmark for a day trip is a breeze thanks to the Øresund Bridge, a unique feat of civil engineering that connects the two once-warring countries.

Amrita Rana’s Ayurvedic pop-ups promise a spread geared for your body type.

An ongoing pop-up brings the true taste of Mangalorean food to Mumbai

Experience the expanse of the white desert in Rann of Ekal, away from the hordes of tourists flooding Dhordo.

Seafood, Byadgi chillies and community-specific foods define Mangaluru’s culinary culture

Copenhagen's dining landscape is constantly changing and evolving with increasing focus on responsible and ethical food practices.

A guide to Osmanabad's magnificent forts, caves and temples.

A new Latin-American eatery promises to make empanadas the new cool grub of the town, says Shirin Mehrotra

Advertising professional turned chef Rajat Mendhi is reclaiming the city’s open spaces, one picnic at a time.

Home chef, Nayan Afroz’s menu showcases the staggering variety in Bangladeshi cuisine, says Shirin Mehrotra

Big cities and their big restaurants are always in the limelight. But there are smaller eateries that are diligently working towards either sharing and hence protecting their culinary legacies or opening our eyes to cuisines we never thought we’d have the opportunity to savour. These hidden gems need to be recognised. And this our list of favourite restaurants that are all set to be the next big thing in India.