India’s dynamic food culture took centre stage at the NDTV Food Awards 2026, celebrating the chefs, restaurants, and industry professionals shaping the country’s evolving culinary landscape. The prestigious awards recognised excellence across diverse categories, highlighting innovation, regional pride, creativity, and craftsmanship in Indian gastronomy.
The event brought together the many facets of India’s food ecosystem—from iconic restaurants and celebrated chefs to ambitious new openings, landmark institutions, and hospitality professionals who continue to raise industry standards. The awards reflected the growing confidence of Indian cuisine—deeply rooted in tradition while becoming increasingly contemporary, experimental, and global in outlook.
The NDTV Food Awards 2026 were judged by an eminent jury chaired by Vir Sanghvi. The distinguished panel included Sourish Bhattacharyya, Asma Khan, Anindya Sundar Basu, Dr. Shabnam Banu, Ananya Banerjee, Marryam H Reshii, Kurush Dalal, and Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi.
Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Kanwal said that India’s food landscape is witnessing an extraordinary phase of creativity, confidence, and reinvention. He emphasised that the awards celebrate those adding depth, imagination, and distinction to this journey, while reinforcing that the honours stand firmly for merit, integrity, and trust.
Jury Chair Vir Sanghvi noted that the winners represent the remarkable diversity and ambition of India’s food culture. He highlighted that the awardees reflect excellence, originality, consistency, and a deep respect for culinary craft, showcasing the richness of India’s gastronomic future.
This year’s winners showcased the enterprise, imagination, and depth that have positioned India among the world’s most exciting food destinations.
NDTV Food Awards 2026 – Winners List
Best Chinese Restaurant of the Year: Baoshuan
Best European Restaurant of the Year: The Table
Best Asian Restaurant of the Year: Seefah
Best Italian Restaurant of the Year: Americano
Best Japanese Restaurant of the Year: Izumi
Best Indian Restaurant (North Indian): Chor Bizarre
Best Indian Restaurant (South Indian): Karavalli
Best Indian Restaurant (Regional): Ethnic Table
Best Indian Restaurant (Modern): Sienna
Best Opening of the Year: Nisaba by Manish Mehrotra
Best Bakery & Patisserie: Paris My Love
Best All-Day Dining: The Qube
Most Innovative Indian Restaurant: Avartana
Historic Restaurant of India: Aminia
Legendary Restaurant of India: Bukhara
F&B Professional of the Year: Mirelle Pingfu
Best Restaurant of the Year: Papa’s
Chef of the Year (International): Himanshu Saini
Best Restaurateur of the Year: Doma Wang
Outstanding Contribution to Indian Food: Kunal Kapur
Chef of the Year: Manu Chandra
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