The Ultimate Food Awards Of 2025 Unveiled By Culinary Culture At ITC Gardenia Bangalore
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The Ultimate Food Awards Of 2025 Unveiled By Culinary Culture At ITC Gardenia Bangalore

The magnificent second edition of Ultimate Restaurant Ratings of Culinary Culture ended in great style, becoming a part of India’s gastronomic history. The glamorous event, hosted at ITC Gardenia Bengaluru, saw over 200 of India’s finest restaurateurs, chefs, and hospitality professionals come together for a night of celebration and tribute to the best in the culinary world. Among them was Ms. Shrishti Jaiswal, Editor-in-Chief of TheStyle.World, who had the opportunity to see this unforgettable experience with her own eyes. People Behind It All Vir Sanghvi, Chairman, Culinary Culture, was overjoyed with the ever-increasing reach of the Ultimate Restaurant Ratings. He referred to the site’s commitment to honesty, independence, and integrity in the determination of India’s culinary masters. Raaj Sanghvi, CEO, Culinary Culture, underscored the impact of the ratings, “Diners now look upon our plaques as a seal of excellence, providing confidence along with a reward for restaurants.” Unlike other rating systems that are fee-based or have outside influences, the Ultimate Restaurant Ratings is India’s first and only independent restaurant rating system—one that the industry respects and recognises.” The event would not have been possible without the support of Lavazza, Johnnie Walker, Veeba, Bisleri Vedica, and Newby Tea—brands that resonate with Culinary Culture’s vision to promote India’s gastronomic culture. Honoring Excellence  In Indian Cuisine This year’s event showcased a stellar roll call of winners: 66 restaurants received 3-star awards for their quality consistency and outstanding dining experience. 22 restaurants were awarded 4 stars in recognition of their outstanding culinary performances. 4 restaurants were granted the exclusive 5-star honor, an award reserved for the crème de la crème of the country. The list of winners was categorised according to India’s first and only restaurant rating system of its kind; the Ultimate Restaurant Ratings.  It follows a meticulous, anonymous, and merit-based evaluation process, making it a trusted benchmark for Indian gastronomy. 3 Stars – Very Good  4 Stars – Excellent  5 Stars – The Ultimate Highlights Of The Night: 40 new restaurants received Ultimate stars for the first time this year, and six restaurants moved up from 3 to 4 stars. One restaurant came in straight into the exclusive 5-star group in its inaugural year—an accomplishment reserved for the crème de la crème.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Shrishti Jaiswal (@shrishtijaiswal92)     Over 200 of India’s best restaurateurs, chefs, and staff made their way to Bengaluru to attend the Ultimate Star Revelation Ceremony 2025, an unprecedented gathering never witnessed before in India. The ceremony was a landmark event for Indian dining, leaving no doubt that India now possesses the ‘Stars That Matter.’ Special Award Winners Iconic Restaurant of the Year: Vidhyarthi Bhavan, Bengaluru Opening of the Year: Banng, Delhi NCR Restaurant Manager of the Year: Mirelle Pingfu, Mumbai Mixologist of the Year: Arijit Bose, Bengaluru Sustainable Restaurant of the Year: Naar, Kausali India’s Top Culinary Destinations Awards were also given to industry pioneers, with Vidhyarthi Bhavan in Bengaluru being awarded the Iconic Restaurant of the Year title, and Banng in Delhi NCR recognised as Opening of the Year. The brains behind India’s dynamic F&B sector were also rewarded, with Mirelle Pingfu from Mumbai selected as Restaurant Manager of the Year, and Arijit Bose from Bengaluru awarded Mixologist of the Year. The Sustainable Restaurant of the Year award went to Naar at Kausali, demonstrating the industry’s commitment to environmentally friendly dining.  5-Star Winners (4 Restaurants) Bengaluru: Farmlore Chennai: Avartana Delhi NCR: Indian Accent Mumbai: Papa’s (New Addition) 4-Star Winners (22 Restaurants) Bengaluru: Karavalli, Lupa, Naru Noodle Bar Chennai: Kappa Chakka Kandhari, Southern Spice Delhi NCR: Bukhara, Dum Pukht, INJA, Megu, The China Kitchen Goa: Cavatina, Hosa, Praça Prazeres Kochi: Karthiyayini, Restaurant Chef Pillai Kolkata: 6 Ballygunge Place, Avartana Mumbai: Americano, Ekaa, Masque, O Pedro, Trèsind   3-Star Winners (66 Restaurants) Amritsar: Beera Chicken House, Kulwant Singh Kulchian Wale, Grain by Elgin, Kesar Da Dhabha, Makhan Fish and Chicken Corner, Phulkari Bengaluru: Bengaluru Oota Company, Central Tiffin Room, Kappa Chakka Kandhari, Kopitiam Lah Bhopal: Hakeem’s, Shahnama, Shri Balaji Namkeen, Under the Jamun Tree Chennai: Erode Amman Mess, The Farm, Gossip Bistro Delhi NCR: Comorin, Dhilli, Loya, Olive Bar & Kitchen, Omo, Tres, Shang Palace, Swan Goa: Bawri, Bomras, Izumi, Jamun, Slow Tide, The Second House, Grumps, Heliconia, Petisco Hyderabad: Aidu, Dum Pukht Begum’s, Once Upon A Time, Simply South, The Spicy Venue, Rü Kochi: Grand Pavilion, Malabar Cafe, Paragon, Rice Boat Kolkata: Royal Indian Restaurant, Sienna, Sonar Tori, The Blue Poppy Thakali, Popo’s Mumbai: Avartana, Indian Accent, Izumi, La Loca Maria, Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, Mizu Izakaya, Shree Thaker Bhojanalay, Soam, Swati Snacks, The Bombay Canteen, Wasabi by Morimoto, Bandra Born, Otra, Seefah, The Table Eventful Evening:  Throughout the evening, there was a thrum of energy as the 2025 Ultimate Star Winners were revealed. The highlight of the evening was to see 40 new restaurants achieving Ultimate stars for the first time, six restaurants getting promoted from 3 to 4 stars, and one outstanding restaurant bagging a 5-star recognition in its initial year—a rarity in India’s dining scene. It was a great evening with influencers like gouravfoodie, Leepsa, and Dushyant ( butteryglory ) who were there to attend this celebration. With her sharp eye for excellence and discerning taste, she was deeply privileged to be a part of this milestone event. She personally witnessed the recognition of some of India’s top dining establishments, confirming that culinary culture has indeed elevated the standards in independent restaurant ratings. A True Honour Attending an event of this stature was truly a privilege. As a world-renowned lifestyle, fashion, and culture speaker, she is always on the lookout for something genuine and progressive—something Culinary Culture manifests in its unfettered, strict restaurant review ratings.  The night left her stunned at the incredible talent, determination, and passion to be noticed by India’s food wizards. From the glamour of the award ceremony to the sharp intuition of selecting original brilliance, the night was a lifetime experience that would never be forgotten and go on

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Restaurants in Bangalore that serve healthy yet tasty food
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Restaurants in Bangalore that serve healthy yet tasty food

Eating healthy doesn’t always have to be a boring affair. Especially for the health conscious Bangaloreans! Here are a few dining spaces to explore around the Silicon Valley of India that serve tasty yet healthy food for the health and diet conscious gen next. 1. Forage Fit Food This earthy restaurant in Indiranagar, Bangalore, serves healthy artisanal food that is sure to delight everyone’s palate. Each dish here is artfully served, appealing to not just your taste buds, but also pleasing to the eyes. Everything served here is not just delicious but comes with the “guilt free indulgence tag”. The feta salad and cheese board are a must try, besides the yummy lentil salads, tasty coconut latte and many more out of the world menu options. 2. Nuts over Salads This unconventional café in Koramangala serves a wide variety of salads and healthy snacks to munch on without leaving you to go on a guilt trip. The brand is devoted to using freshly sourced ingredients that make the food not just tastier but also healthier. Some of the must try items include Broccoli & Almond Soup, Barley with Poached Mushrooms Salad, Spaghetti Agliolio salad with peppers, spinach and chicken etc. 3. Green Theory This exotic vegetarian restaurant on Convent Road, Bangalore has some of the most mouth-watering vegetarian options for the health-conscious diners of the city. The ambience that resonates an old English House charm is not the only highlight of this quirky eatery. Their distinct flavours and unconventional dishes have managed to charm every health-conscious foodie. The restaurant offers everything from Asian options to Continental to some very innovative options.  The blueberry cheese cake is to die for. 4. Enerjuvate Studio & Café Now here’s a Yoga – Pilates – Dance Studio that offers tasty healthy food after your workout. Enerjuvate in Koramangala is one such innovative café that has both fitness studio and eatery all under one roof. The restaurant offers some of the most delectable food options that defies all the myth about healthy food not being tasty. The colourful ambience with lots of greenery around is the perfect setting to reconsider your new year resolution to eat healthy. Thai Gauva Salad and Avacado Corn & Black Rice Salad are a must try here. 5. Fit Dish Fetish This innovative food brand is predominantly a healthy food delivery service that offers personalised meal plans and nutritional advise that fits both your budget and fitness goals. The idea that came as an afterthought to the founder when she was bit by the “size zero bug” soon picked up business as the food served was healthy and convenient.  The dishes are made nutrient dense, high protein, high fibre or low carb tailor made to suit a healthy lifestyle, whether it is to lose weight or to add on muscle. They have a wide variety of protein options for the vegetarians to choose from in cottage cheese, legumes, tofu and more.

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