Forget your favourite latte. Drink up some global culture with this array of mouth-watering hot drinks from around the world. Masala chai, India Fashion-forward Mumbaikars, frazzled Delhi commuters, roadside marigold sellers – they all cock their ears at the call…

While Delhi and Mumbai have become hubs for international cuisine, Bangalore quietly retains its charming food culture – open, airy spaces, and unfussy, good food. For sure, this was where that abstract art of food, and molecular gastronomy first raised its…

Food is often the best way to explore a place and its culture. Pune’s culinary fabric is a miscellany of singular cuisines that is worth exploring. From humble comfort-food joints tucked in narrow by-lanes of Pune’s old city to chic…

Let’s face it, most of us go to Goa to indulge in some serious gluttony. The upside of visiting during the monsoon season is that you are not distracted by trivial things like watersports and night markets, and you get…

It’s that time of the year when, just like that, holding the warm edges of a cup of tea against the washed greens and smattering of colors, Delhi is suddenly beautiful. From chai-khanas to tea lounges, this beverage has changed…

With yet another academic year rolling in, and a new batch of enthusiastic applicants arriving at Delhi University, it is befitting to write about a salvaging passion for university students everywhere, a lingering question, that is never answered for good…

The City of Dreams is also a city for foodies. Maximum City is peppered with a range of restaurants and eateries and new ones open each day. But a few of them are legendary and have been around since the…

Thirsty travellers take note: a chilled pint of Kingfisher beer alone does not an Indian evening make. Traipse through this incredible nation, and you’ll come across an awesome range of indigenous nectars. For those looking for a taste of local…

Pull up two chairs – for yourself and your appetite. For foodies, this part of India offers an incredible array of flavours, ranging from sophisticated fusion dining to robust tribal fare. Come with an open mind, and you’ll be treated…

Yes, we know there’s always chilled beer. But this is Tamil Nadu we’re talking about. You can get a table at one of the clubby bars and drink up your pints at sundown across the big cities. However, for the…

If you want to get to know Sri Lankan cuisine, you’re in for a treat. With influences from Arab traders, Malay navigators, Portuguese, Dutch and British colonists, and South Indian neighbours, you’ll be captivated by some of the local dishes.…

It’s not just raw fish and sticky rice that Japan has to offer. From hearty broths to buckwheat noodles, the Japanese kitchen is bustling with flavours. Here’s a quick guide to help you decode the menu. Butterfingers cannot be friendly…

The cultural amalgam of Bangalore is reflected in its variety of delicious food that the city offers. A vast choice of high-end speciality restaurants, friendly cafes and nostalgic outlets make the gastronomic journey through Bangalore truly delightful. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s India’s Best Escapes South India we…

Following the holocaust that took place after the partition of Punjab in 1947, millions of displaced Punjabis scattered throughout India and the world. Many established restaurants that showcased their favourite dishes and the exotic tandoor lured many Indians from their…

There is probably nothing better than the sights and smells of the local markets to experience the character of a place! When you’re done with the sun, sand and surf on your Goan holiday, try exploring the busy MMC (Madgaon…

Eighty years and still going strong – that is Connaught Place. Even after all these years, CP has retained a character and a legacy that defines its identity. Nowhere is this identity reflected better than in its septuagenarian eateries, which…

Spicy curries with rice, crispy pork with noodles, the aromas of coconut, lemongrass and coriander… there are few other places where the elements of three great culinary traditions – those of China, India and the Malay Archipelago – are so…

If there’s cultural snobbery and heightened aesthetics in Tamil Nadu, it all came from the wealthy Kaveri Delta Area around Thanjavur. Music, art, painting, dance sprung from this beautiful Chola kingdom. However, in the fuss about performing arts, there’s one…

Barely a 300m stretch flanked by crumbling buildings, Bangalore’s ‘Eat Street’ starts stirring only after the sun sets. It begins with shutters being rolled up, massive pots being carted out of storage and pushcarts rolling into their designated spots –…

As Benjamin Franklin says, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” And to become happier, chances are that you’ll find your way to one of the many microbreweries, clubs, pubs and bars that have…

I’m sure many would agree that half the fun of a vacation is gone if you don’t get good food. So here’s a low-down on Kolkata’s ever-vibrant street food scene. Most of these places are well-known local favourites so for…

The coastal cuisine of the Konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa is called ‘Malvani cuisine’. It is predominantly non-vegetarian, although there are a few outstanding veg dishes. Here are a few specialities: Sol kadhi is a pink coloured appetizer made…

What’s for tiffin? Plenty. In the early 19th century the British who took their mealtimes seriously began ‘tiffing’ or to sip. The variation perhaps of the famous afternoon tea is the Indian tiffin which is a light meal between main…

Whoever said ‘the morning shows the day’ was a foodie. Let’s say, a foodie on a journey across India. And we can assume that the day went rather well if the foodie started it with breakfast at some of the…

In Italy, 47 UNESCO designated World Heritage sites vie for your attention in an area roughly the size of Maharashtra. From the Alps in the north to the blue Mediterranean in the south, the country displays an amazing variety in…