FOOD IS ART,

and we truly believe so-which is exactly what the fifth edition of the Delicious Dining Awards 2024 celebrated, acknowledged, and honoured. From the stalwarts of the F&B industry choosing the restaurants, cafes, and menus that they love to readers picking their favourites across restaurants and bars in leading hotels to the growing offerings of homegrown spirits and mixers as well as applauding for the T+L tastemakers who are changemakers in their own way, this year's DDA was all about the artistic excellence of the culinary industry in our country.

BEST CONTEMPORARY INDIAN

Jyran Tandoor Dining & Lounge Sofitel, BKC, Mumbai This award-winning signature restaurant specialises in authentic Northwest Indian Frontier Province cuisine presented with a modern twist. Intimate seating arrangements-indoor and al fresco-and eclectic music complement the culinary experience.

Under the expert guidance of chef Waris Qureshi, who hails from Lucknow and specialises in Awadhi, Hyderabadi, and Kashmiri cuisines, the menu includes north Indian, Mughlai, and tandoori dishes, apart from heirloom recipes from the Frontier. Choose from their limited edition set menus or the à la carte menu. At the Gin Bar by Jyran, you will be served delightful gin cocktails or popular classics made with the best local and international gin brands. sofitel-mumbai-bkc.​com

Made In India Radisson Blu MBD Hotel, Noida