7 Indian Restaurants Shine on Asia’s 50 Best Extended List for 2025 – News18
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Seven Indian restaurants, including Mumbai’s Americano, The Table, and The Bombay Canteen, have secured spots on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 extended list, highlighting India’s diverse and evolving culinary landscape.
The Bombay Canteen (#91): Helmed by chef Hussain Shahzad and founded by Sameer Seth and Yash Bhanage, the restaurant—celebrating its 10th anniversary—remains a beloved destination for locals and travelers alike
Ahead of the highly anticipated Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 announcement, the extended list was revealed on Wednesday, featuring seven Indian restaurants among the ranks. Mumbai led the way with Americano, The Table, and The Bombay Canteen securing spots, alongside exciting entries from Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kasauli.
Mumbai’s Culinary Icons Make the Cut
Americano (#71): Since opening in 2019, chef Alex Sanchez’s modern eatery in Kala Ghoda has become a hotspot for inventive cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.
The Table (#88): A Mumbai institution for over 15 years, it made a stunning comeback on the list. With chef Will Aghajanian revamping the menu in 2023, co-owner Gauri Devidayal credits their renewed focus on innovation and excellence.
The Bombay Canteen (#91): Helmed by chef Hussain Shahzad and founded by Sameer Seth and Yash Bhanage, the restaurant—celebrating its 10th anniversary—remains a beloved destination for locals and travelers alike.
New Entrants Add Excitement
Farmlore, Bengaluru (#68): This farm-to-table restaurant, co-founded by chef Johnson Ebenezer and entrepreneur Kaushik Raju, champions sustainability and local produce. It also won the prestigious One to Watch Award 2025.
Naar, Kasauli (#66): After closing his acclaimed Mumbai restaurant, chef Prateek Sadhu relocated to the Himalayas to create an experimental 16-seater dining experience that embraces foraged ingredients and the region’s six unique seasons.
Inja, Delhi (#87): This innovative spot seamlessly blends Japanese culinary precision with Indian flavors, offering a bold, boundary-pushing menu.
Dum Pukht, Delhi (#89): An iconic name in Indian fine dining, ITC Maurya’s Dum Pukht has been preserving Awadhi royal cuisine since 1988, famed for its biryani and kakori kebabs.
With diverse flavors, unique concepts, and an emphasis on innovation, India’s presence on the extended list sets the stage for an exciting Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 announcement.
