Pet pooja: Which Indian cities are among the world's best for food?
TasteAtlas, a global food and travel guide, has released its list of the World’s 100 Best Food Cities. While Mumbai has made it to the top five, other Indian cities such as Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad are also mentioned
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Italy's Naples has secured the first position on the list. The birthplace of pizza is celebrated for simple, fresh ingredients, powerful street food, and iconic dishes like Spaghetti alle Vongole, reflecting its deep-rooted culinary heritage. In this image a pizza maker works at the pizzeria Sorbillo in Naples. File image/AFP
Another Italian city to be ranked is Milan. The city has been ranked second for its elegant and historically rich regional specialties. The city excels with dishes like the creamy Risotto alla Milanese and the robust veal dish, Cotoletta alla Milanese, blending tradition with modern gastronomy. File image/AFP
Florence has secured the third position on the list with its rustic and bold Tuscan taste. Its top-rated dishes include the famous thick, bone-in steak, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and robust peasant dishes that emphasize high-quality, local ingredients and wine. A glass of wine is displayed in the "buchetta del vino" a small window to serve wine. File image/AFP
The only Indian city in the top five is Mumbai. The city offers a vibrant and multicultural street food scene. Favourites like Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, Bhelpuri, and Modak contribute to its unique, dynamic culinary identity, praised for flavour and accessibility. File image/Reuters
Amritsar has secured the 48th position on the list. Dishes like Amritsari kulcha, palak paneer, dal makhani, sarson ka saag, and the sweet delight phirni contribute to its popularity. File image/AFP
In the 53rd position is New Delhi with an assortment of dishes that will leave you wanting more for North Indian classics like dal makhani, butter chicken, chole bhature, and the melt-in-the-mouth gulab jamun. File image/AFP
Hyderabad has ranked 54th on the list with dishes like Hyderabadi biryani, Pesara dosa, spicy Chicken 65, Haleem, and Karachi biscuits. Karachi Bakery, ITC Kohenur, Jewel of Nizam, and Dakshin are some of the places that serve the best taste in the city. File image/AFP
At the 73rd position on the list is Kolkata with its assortment of sweets, including rasgulla, rasmalai, sandesh, and the creamy fermented treat mishit doi. And if you are looking for some savoury dishes, try the kathi rolls, special Kolkata biryani and kosha mutton dishes. An employee of a sweet and savoury shop arranges packets of sweets. File image/AFP
Finally, Chennai has secured the 93rd position with favourite dishes like dosa, idli, Chicken 65, rumali roti and the steaming sambar. If you are looking for some places to try authentic dishes, head to Annalakshmi, Peshawri, and Bombay Lassi, among others. Residents stand in front of a restaurant in Chennai. File image/AFP