food

Mahabir Singh’s journey as a chef: From washing dishes to owning a restaurant

In an exclusive conversation with The Week, Mahabir Singh, a Delhi-based chef, shares the inspiring story behind his restaurant.

5 Indian foods and the legal fights for their GI tags

India’s chocolate market is awaiting that big leap

Chocolate has become an integral part of Indian gifting culture. This growing demand fuels the exploration of unique flavour combinations

Taj chefs go back to their moms’ kitchens to dig out a treasure trove of recipes

A new cookbook titled "Tradition to Table: Taj Chefs’ Mothers’ Recipes" compiles recipes from the mothers of Taj chefs, delving into the heart of Indian culinary heritage

Japan’s 107-year-old yoghurt drink brand is coming to India with Pepsi bottler deal

Asahi Group partners with Varun Beverages to launch CALPIS in Original and Mango flavours in the country

Is Odisha food the next big thing on India's dining scene?

Odisha is a state of quiet culinary brilliance, with food of such depth and distinction that it is remarkable the mainstream has yet to discover it

Uttar Pradesh's hidden culinary treasures: From royal kitchens to village hearth

Just like the Uttar Pradesh government’s One District, One Cuisine list, the state’s diverse culinary traditions find little space in its food conversations

New restaurant Zetu brings a slice of Sri Lanka to Delhi

While the food experience could be subjective, what Zetu does, and successfully so, is offer a Sri Lankan experience not known to Delhi otherwise

A birthday treat from Tehran to Kochi: An unforgettable evening with Chef Azi Karami’s signature dishes

Chef Azi’s Kunafa is the talk of Kochi this week, and this is why you should try her signature dishes

Original paneer or cheap substitutes? Maharashtrians will be let known by restaurants from now

The decision was made after complaints were raised alleging several establishments were serving paneer-based dishes made with substitutes without informing customers

La Taqueria arrives at BKC: Big on promise, gentle on flavour

We try out the menu at La Taqueria, which promises authentic Mexican cuisine in Mumbai

Restaurants face a reckoning as the Income Tax dept comes knocking

After using AI to find food joints allegedly deleting cash invoices before filing taxes, Centre implements SAKSHAM NUDGE initiative.

A pop-up that brought bold coastal flavours to Bandra

The Penang Table's new collaborative series, Gang of Penang, began with a partnership with chef Lisa of Lisa’s Lanka

From burrata to tiramisu: An Italian feast at NMACC Arts Café

The NMACC Arts Café is hosting Michelin-starred Italian chef Adriano Baldassarre from March 5 to 15

Beyond laal maas: The lost dishes of Jodhpur’s royal kitchen

Rajasthani meat-based dishes, particularly laal maas, is renowned, but Jodhpur's royal cuisine also includes forgotten dishes like khad maas, handi butha, and junglee maas made with game meats slow-cooked in desert pits

Kyra pays homage to a food culture centuries in the making | Food Review

The foodies at THE WEEK review Kochi’s latest Greco-Persian fine-dining joint, Kyra

Chef Henrik Jyrk marries Nordic and Indian flavours in Souk at Taj Mahal Palace

Michelin-trained chef Henrik Jyrk, having spent years navigating global kitchens from fine-dining institutions to Asian street food cultures, uses a restraint-first approach, beginning with produce and building outward, allowing technique and spice to deepen flavours

Six most Googled recipes in India: From sacred sweets to shaking sips

Here is a list of global flavours that extend from sacred sweets to shaking sips

Gut health should not be an afterthought: Experts tell why

December is Constipation Awareness Month, observed globally, urging conversations around gut health

1 in 2 packaged food items on Indian e-commerce sites is junk, says research

Gen Z parents call for a Red identifier to be displayed for highly processed food items

How theatrical dining is redefining India's nightlife

Theatrical dining is a growing trend in India, offering guests a multi-faceted experience that merges fine dining with live performances and storytelling

‘Human teeth’ found in dim sum, sausages in China, sparks outrage over food safety

Multiple reports surfaced across different regions in China of customers finding 'human teeth' in various food items like sausage, dim sum, and cake. Authorities have launched investigations

The unsung story of Awadhi vegetarian cuisine

Lucknow’s vegetarian cuisine possesses a deep, often overlooked history that extends far beyond the popular perception of kebabs and biryani, reflecting centuries of diverse cultural influences and culinary artistry

Navratri food poisoning: 200 people fall ill in Delhi after consuming buckwheat flour

Over 200 people in north-west Delhi fell ill from suspected food poisoning after consuming food made with Kuttu atta or buckwheat flour during Navratri fasting

Ordering food this Onam and Diwali? Zomato slyly raises platform fees by 20%

This unannounced surge in 'hidden' costs and 'ninja' fees, also reported in rival Swiggy in certain circles, comes just before India's major festive season, triggering concerns of possible dark market practices