A curated list of the most sought-after culinary gems worth travelling for in 2024. From Himachal Pradesh to Karaikudi, this list covers recommendations spanning the country from the North to the South.
Travelling somewhere special for a culinary exploration has been around for many years and the options are only getting better👌🏾
Started as a guide to restaurants that people could drive to for a good meal, it's fascinating to know that the coveted Michelin star ratings had less to do with food and more with the invention of the automobile! Here are a few of our 2024 would-love-to-go-eat-there recommendations from across the country 🥕🍲🥥
Nestled among the hills of Kasauli, NAAR is a first-of-its-kind destination dining experience conceptualised by Prateek Sadhu with 16 seats, and 6 menus for 6 seasons celebrating Kashmiri food and views worth taking a flight for. It was recently also featured on TIME's World’s Greatest Places of 2024 list.
Situated in the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Palaash is a Sylvan exclusive dinner-only restaurant run by Chef Amninder Sandhu, features a distinctive seven-course meal, fusing Maharashtrian and Assamese cuisine, slow-cooked on an open fire for hours.
Inside Heirloom Naga Centre, a space that has recontextualised Naga handlooms is this cosy eatery run by award-winning chef Chef Aketol. This hot, new culinary destination blends organic Naga flavours and indigenous techniques with a modern twist.
Located near Pondicherry, Molasses is a stunning property that focuses on conservation and delicious food. With a kitchen garden, a rainwater harvesting pool and a farm, this unique farm-to-table dining experience is rooted in the philosophy of rewilding.
Based on the concept of reviving the lost cuisines of Ladakh and a visionary approach, Namza Dining is an incredible establishment that offers a wide array of hand-crafted dishes from Ladakh, along with those that have traversed the ancient silk route.
Located in Mayurbhanj, The Belgadia Palace is an 18th-century palace that serves up an incredible Odia thali. The thali is a platter of the royal family’s ancestral delicacies made by their family priests, whose recipes and cooking styles have been handed down through generations.
Settled in the heart of Karaikudi, home to aathangudi tiles & timeless Chettiar architecture, The Bangala is a legendary spot that is part homestay, part hotel and full-time family estate that is home-spun hospitality and traditional Chettinad cuisine at its finest.
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