India Restaurants

Everyday Indian food is characterized by the utilization of various herbs and spices and consists of dishes which are, more often than not, vegetarian. The meal is typically served with either rice or Indian bread and finished off with a traditional savoury sweet dessert. Pickled chutney and salads are just part and parcel of an archetypal Indian meal and a single vegetable can be cooked in a variety of ways. As a result, this fare reflects the motley demographic of the ethnically assorted Indian subcontinent.

North Indian cuisine is famed for its relatively copious usage of dairy products in its cooking and its staple food is a variety of lentils, vegetables and assorted bread. On the other hand South Indian cuisine – which places a greater emphasis on rice as the staple grain – obtains its distinctly piquant flavour by the employment of tamarind, lentils and vegetables as well as the liberal use of coconut milk and curry leaves in its food.

In a nutshell Indian cuisine varies dramatically from the north to the south as each region is famous for its own form of fodder and each comes with an individually rich history.

Mumbai Restaurants

For many Indians, eating out is almost a sacred duty and so it is natural that there will be some great restaurants in the subcontinent's large metropolises. Mumbai, being the cultural melting pot that it is, has more than its fair share of great restaurants. There is North Indian food, South Indian Food, Chinese, Thai, Rajasthani, and of course Continental food available.   (Read more...)

New Delhi Restaurants

While the capital of India is famous for its five-star restaurants there are equally famous eateries in town that do not cost the earth to dine at. Wholesome food at low rates is what locals appreciate and so the market has to cater to them. To get the true essence of Old Delhi you need to go to places where local food is served at its best. Local cuisine can be quite varied and mouth watering. (Read more...)

Bangalore Restaurants

Eating out in Bangalore is a whole lot of fun. The local people love to experiment with different types of cuisines and so this results in a multitude of restaurants of various types, designs, atmosphere and function. The city offers a wide variety of food for all tastes, from Thai to American to French to Indian and lots more, plus there are places that suit all kinds of wallets. (Read more...)

Chennai Restaurants

Unlike in Bangalore or Mumbai, the locals in Chennai are not very open to experimentation when it comes to food. This is why most of the restaurants here serve typical south Indian fare with slight variations on north Indian food. If you are looking for different tastes, head for the five-star hotels where you will find a whole gamut of cuisines. (Read more...)

Kochi Restaurants

Kochi is a traditional Indian municipality which has suddenly found itself playing host to foreigners since the tourist industry has arrived in town. As such there is only one decent pub in Kochi, although smaller and more modest entertainment venues do exist, although just for males. Traditionally, ladies do not go out alone. A nice big group is preferable to a single escort. (Read more...)

Kerala Restaurants

The state is not approving of discos and pubs in general and traditional nightlife usually revolves around eating out and maybe going to see a movie. The Kannada language theatre may not be as huge as the Tamil one, but it is quite popular in the state. Whatever discos and pubs that exist tend to be located in the five-star hotels in the big cities.  (Read more...)

Goa Restaurants

While many people prefer the fresh food of the beach shacks served out under the starry sky, you might not appreciate it on a windy night when sand flies onto your plate. That is when the cheap and fresh food of the shacks loses its appeal and you can head out to the popular restaurants and night clubs. There are a lot of good restaurants in Goa, as the motto here is 'eat, drink and be merry'.   (Read more...)

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