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There’s no love sincerer than the love of food.
Travelling to any place without experiencing the local flavours will leave your travel experience incomplete. The essence of the place doesn’t just lie in sightseeing. It’s in the culture of the place and food is a very integral part of it.
No travel is complete without trying the signature dish of the place you are touring, and we are going to prove that with rock solid examples of the best tourist destinations of our own country.
NORTH INDIA
1. Delhi – The Land Of Chole Kulche
If you think you can experience the true spirit of Delhi without indulging in the eternal bliss of Chole Kulche and Butter Chicken, then you are highly mistaken my friend. So visiting Qutub Minar, Red Fort And Chandni Chowk won’t suffice!
If you are looking to soak the Delhi food culture at one place, I’d recommend VARQ Restaurant at The Taj Mahal Hotel. The food is to die for, and the view is a big bonus!
2. Varanasi – The Famous Paan Banaras Wala
Your trip to North India won’t be complete without visiting the beautiful city of Varanasi. The serene ghats, old temples and grand aatris will make for a trip to remember. Who goes to Banaras and come back without tasting their paan and delicious baati chokha!
3. Agra – The Petha Land
Taj Mahal is not the only thing Agra is famous for. If you leave the city without trying their delicious pethas, the I’m seriously going you judge you. Like, seriously.
But, if you are looking for a delicious meal to have before these awesome pethas, try The Gateway Hotel by Taj Vivanta. Their 4 awesome restaurants (including a rooftop one) will have enough spread to win you over!
4. Dharamshala – The Hot Thupkas
Imagine yourself sitting in a cosy book cafe curled up near the window looking at the beautiful scenery Dharamshala has to offer. Do you feel incomplete? Well, place a hot bowl of traditional Tibetan thupka next to you. Day = made!
5. Leh Ladakh – Ye Tigmo Tigmo Kya Hai?
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From Pangong Tso Lake to Khardungla Pass, every bit of nature will appear more beautiful with this awesome bowl of kickass stew called Tigmo, which is also known as Teemo.
SOUTH INDIA
6. Coorg – The Legendary Pandi Curry And Kadambuttu
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The Scotland of India is extremely famous for its breathtaking scenery and larger than life coffee plantation. But, their signature dish is what makes my bucket list complete.
7. Kanyakumari – The Nutritious Avial
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Eaten with steam-cooked rice or adai, this dish will wrap up your trip to the southern most point perfectly.
8. Puducherry – French Quiche
Yes, it tastes as delicious as it looks. This french pie is baked with savoury egg custard filling, with cheese, meat, seafood, and/or vegetables. One more reason to visit the French colony of India.
9. Hyderabad – How Can You Even Think Of Anything But Biryani?
The Char Minar, Golconda Fort, Ramoji Film City….everything falls short in front of a hot plate of Hyderabadi Biryani.
Our best pick to have the awesome Biryani is the Bidri restaurant in Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre which serves authentic cuisine of the Riyasats from the Andhra, Hyderabad, Kashmir and Lucknow dynasties.
10. Alleppey – The Alleppey Fish Curry
You go to Kerala and do not try their awesome seafood? SHAME ON YOU!
EAST INDIA
11. Darjeeling – The Best Goddamn Momos Ever
Dumplings from heaven filled with meat, pork, veggies, cheese with a hot and tangy sauce will make your trip EPIC!
12. Kolkata – Daab Chingri
A traditional Bengali preparation of prawns cooked in mustard and filled inside a coconut! I mean…I don’t want anything else from my life right now.
The Bengali sweet platters at LA TERRASSE Restaurant in The Oberoi Grand will make for a perfect dessert after your meal!
13. Puri – Malpua…And It Lives Up To Its Name
After a delicious meal, a goo savoury Malpua with some Rabri is the best dessert you can have in Puri.
WEST INDIA
14. Jaipur – Laal Maas (My Laal Ishq)
The Pink City is extremely famous for its Laal Maas. The one I had at SUVARNA MAHAL in Taj Rambagh Palace was the best part about the city. Seriously!
15. Kutch – The Gujrati Thaali
A mix of the best dishes from Gujrat like Khandvi, Lapsi, Sheera etc will make for a very scrumptious meal in Gujrat.
16. Mumbai – Pav Bhaji (Yes, It’s Still Ruling It)
You go to Mumbai and come back without tasting the epic Pav Bhaji? Well, then you need a serious food intervention.
And if you are in the mood to try something new, I’d personally recommend the dinner at Jamavar Restaurant at The Leela. They capture the distinctive cooking styles and dining rituals of India’s ancient nobility perfectly.
17. Goa – Pork Vindaloo (Yes, There’s More To Goa Than Fish Curry)
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One of the oldest recipes from Goa, Pork or Chicken Vindaloo will make your Goa trip better than what you had expected.
But, since Goa has so many delectables to share, The Lobster Shack at Taj Exotica Goa and Beach Grill at Holiday Inn Goa have the seafood to die for. And if you are in the mood for a little booze, check out the Whiskys Lounge at Deltin Suites.
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CENTRAL INDIA
18. Indore – Poha Jalebi (It Tastes Better Than It Sounds)
If you were to go by the words of an Indori, there is just nothing better than some poha topped with Indori sev! And better if there is the mouthwatering sweetness of Jalebi to go by. If you ever land in Indore, poha-jalebi is a MUST HAVE!
19. Gwalior – Gajak (There Are SO MANY Of Them)
The speciality of Gwalior, it’s very important for every tourist to pick the right Gajak, at the right moment!
20 . Sanchi – Daal Bafla, Simple And Yum!
The pride of Central India, this dish will end your trip on a perfect note. A little sweet, a little spicy!
NORTH EAST INDIA
21. Shillong – Dohneiiong For Pork Lovers
Sesame Pork cooked to perfection and served with chillies is a must have if you plan to visit Meghalaya.
22. Gangtok – Gundruk, For The Love Of Lamb
A perfect delicacy for all the lamb lovers! Gangtok is incomplete without it.
23. Kohima – Axone. Tastes As Classy As It Sounds!
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Nagaland will become more awesome by leaps and bounds! Be ready for this dish to win you over.
Now, if you are full of gratitude because I listed the must-haves of basically the entire country, I’ll give you another tip. Cleartrip can make your quest to hunt down the best food joints extremely easy!
So what are you waiting for? Pick up your backpack, and get set HOG! ?
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