Every restaurant in our guide is chosen by people who love Indian food, not by an algorithm. Before a restaurant earns a place, we look at four things.
1. Authentic flavor
Real spices, real technique and dishes that taste the way they should. We welcome both traditional cooking and modern takes, as long as the cooking respects its roots.
2. Consistent quality
Strong, steady reputations over time. We read respected food critics and editorial guides, and we look for restaurants that deliver week after week, not just during one viral moment.
3. Hospitality
Warm service, clean dining rooms and kitchens that care about every plate, whether it is a counter-service chaat shop or a tasting menu.
4. Community love
Recommendations from chefs, food lovers and the Indian community who know the difference. Our Instagram community helps us discover places worth a trip.
Our promise on paid placements
Basic listings are free. Restaurants can buy a Featured plan, and every paid placement is clearly labeled Sponsored. Our editor selections are unranked and shown alphabetically by default, and we do not publish numeric ratings. Payment never changes what we write about a restaurant or whether it meets our standards.
Keeping it accurate
Restaurants change. If you spot a closed restaurant, a wrong address or a place we should add, message us on Instagram. You can also use the Suggest a correction link on any restaurant page. Always confirm hours with the restaurant before you visit.