Delicious dining AWARDS 2023
Travel+Leisure India|August 2023
THE FOURTH edition of readers' choice Travel + Leisure India & SA's Delicious Dining Awards was truly 'a world of flavours'. This year saw the introduction of a new category called Jury Approved, where the winners were chosen by a panel of food connoisseurs and industry experts. Here's a look at all the restaurants, bars, homegrown spirits, and mixers that wooed our readers and the jury. We also felicitate 11 special individuals - T+L Tastemakers-from F&B Entrepreneurs of the Year to Culinary Icon, who have made a difference in the Indian culinary scene.
Delicious dining AWARDS 2023

BEST INDIAN CUISINE

Jyran – Tandoor Dining & Lounge, Sofitel Mumbai BKC 

Serving authentic Indian cuisine inspired by the Northwest Indian Frontier, Jyran – Tandoor Dining & Lounge offers a range of seating options that sets the tone for your meal. Think of dishes like murgh malai tikka, tawa fry macchi, and nihari al subho. Jyran additionally features a Gin Bar that offers more than 30 varieties of gin including Le Gin de Christian Drouin, Stranger & Sons, Star Of Bombay, and Cotswolds Dry Gin. sofitel-mumbai-bkc.com

Made In India, Radisson Blu MBD Hotel, Noida 

With a fusion of fine dining and futuristic cuisine, Made in India in Radisson Blu MBD Noida offers a new outlook on Indian cuisine. Led by master chef Nurul Bashar, Made in India showcases flavourful Old Delhi cuisine with dishes like sultani seekh, murgh gola kebab, sighri ki gucchi, and khumb gilavat. For the perfect finale, choose delicacies and desserts from the thoughtfully crafted Royal Buffet. radissonhotels.com

Aaleeshan, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa 

Located in the heart of the resort, Aaleeshan presents a magnificent Awadhi dining experience on the poolside terrace, which overlooks a 60-year-old tree on one side and the sweeping views of Nandi Hills and the lake on the other. The dishes here are authentic and made using local ingredients. This restaurant comes highly recommended by our editor. aaleeshan.in

BEST FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT

Wan Posh, Rah Bagh, Srinagar 

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