Regional Cuisine (Part- II)

India is a country with diversity of cuisine that is difficult to find in any other country. Indian cuisine from different regions is considered to be one of the tastiest and subtlest. There is no homogeneity of flavour and taste between cuisines from the North and South or between East and West. One can say that the diversity is one of India’s treasures and that is probably the reason why this cuisine is more popular than international cuisine. Ashok Malkani, in the first part of the story on regional cuisine, discussed about the different regional cuisines of India. Here he talks about which are the best regional cuisines and their popularity, as compared to international cuisines.

Travelling across the country one finds that there is a variety of Indian cuisine. Each region has its own specific cuisine. The popularity of Goan food, Gujarat or western region cuisine, Bengal, Ladakh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, et al have their own specialities that are delectable and delicious to savour. Even Indians are not aware of all the dishes that are doled out by different regions from the country. A layman would like to know which are the most popular food regions and their popular dishes, as well as the info whether they are available in other regions. He is also curious to know about the different regional food available in the F&B outlets.

Popular Food Regions

Neeraj Rawoot, Executive Chef, Sofitel Mumbai BKC declares, “It would be tough to select the best food regions, as each region possess its own characteristics when it comes to food. However, there are certain regional cuisines such as Mughlai, Hyderabadi, North-Indian, Bengali, Gujarati, Malvani and Goan cuisines that are popular and attract food connoisseurs from all over the world.

Regional cuisine of India is not only appealing and delicious in taste but also reflects the culture of the region they emerge from. Sofitel Mumbai BKC has 2 decadent restaurants presenting authentic vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian cuisine.

Jyran – offers an epicurean experience featuring the cuisine of the poets and warriors from the north-west frontiers of India. The contemporary diner offers exquisite Mughalai cuisine to be relished amidst a medieval art, al fresco setting.