Food News

A new restaurant called Vaarta has opened in Sangolda, Goa, offering a fresh take on Indian street food by elevating it into an interactive dining experience. Instead of simply reproducing chaat and snacks, Vaarta seeks to give street-food classics the care, respect and atmosphere they deserve in a thoughtfully restored 160-year-old heritage Goan home that …

A Bengaluru-based dessert brand called Madam Chocolate has rapidly expanded its presence across the city, opening 13 outlets within just one year of launching — an impressive growth milestone in India’s evolving dessert market. Founded by sisters Sushma Reddy and Shravya Reddy, the brand specialises in chocolate-centric desserts and experience-driven retail. Instead of treating chocolate …

Rebel Foods’ EatSure brand has opened its **first smart foodcourt in Jammu, marking the company’s entry into the Jammu & Kashmir market and expanding its offline footprint in India. The new foodcourt is located at Royal Nest Sapphire and spans about 2,000 sq ft, bringing more than 10 popular dining brands under one roof. Diners …

One of Mumbai’s most iconic rooftop destinations has undergone an exciting refresh, unveiling a reimagined identity and culinary direction that brings fresh life to its legendary status in the city’s hospitality scene. The refreshed rooftop boasts a revised food and beverage concept featuring bold signature creations. Highlights include items such as the Konkani Crab Bao …

Delhi is set to welcome India’s first Time Out Market — a world-famous **food and cultural destination concept — in the second half of 2026. The new market will open at 5 Worldmark in Aerocity, New Delhi, part of the Worldmark mixed-use development near the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Time Out Market Delhi will …

Fairmont Mumbai, in partnership with Tourism Malaysia, is presenting a Malaysian Food & Culture Festival at its signature dining space, The Merchants — the hotel’s New Wave Foodhall — from 30 January to 8 February 2026. This ten-day culinary event invites diners in Mumbai to explore the rich, diverse flavours of Malaysian cuisine and its …

Lone Wolf, a premium craft beer brand from Onkara Beverages & Hospitality Pvt Ltd, has officially launched its “Wild” variant in the state of Uttarakhand, marking a major step in the brand’s strategy to grow its presence across India’s beverage market. The launch is part of Lone Wolf’s broader national expansion plan and reflects its …

The Indian Food and Beverages (F&B) market is one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing sectors, with strong growth expected through the rest of this decade. In 2023, the market was valued at around US $332 billion, and it is projected to nearly double to about US $691 billion by 2030, growing at an annual …

MISU, a popular pan-Asian dining destination, has recently launched its newest and most design-focused restaurant on St. Marks Road, right in the Central Business District of Bengaluru. This is the brand’s latest move as it continues to expand its presence in the city’s vibrant food scene. Founded in 2017 by hospitality entrepreneur Amit Ahuja, MISU …

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has updated the food options on the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express that runs between Howrah and Kamakhya. Previously, passengers could only get vegetarian meals, but from now on, they can choose between vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals when booking their tickets online. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the …