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Top 5 Restaurant Franchises In India Nominated For Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2025

Discover the best restaurant franchises known for their exceptional flavours, consistency, and innovation, setting new standards in dining.

Team ZZ

The Indian food sector is thriving due to the increasing demand for unique dining experiences. Speciality restaurant franchises are booming in popularity owing to the fact that customers are always seeking new, high-quality, and unique cuisines. The restaurants nominated in this category have established themselves as go-to spots for dishes that have fusion flavours, gourmet desserts, or simply traditional regional cuisine that’s gobsmacking. Read to know more about them.

Dindigul Ponram

Indulge your cravings for meat at Dindigul Ponram. You may find terms like "spleen," "brain," and "trotters" on the menu, so don’t be too taken aback. Dindigul is a district between Madurai and Coimbatore, and the Ponram family, who have been in the restaurant industry for over 50 years, manage the 160-seater outlet. From the little mound of biryani to the perfectly circular Mutton Kola Urundai, all the mutton dishes here are made of sheep, not goat. 

You may also get a mouthful of Mutton Chukka Varuval and Egg Scramble. Boneless, bite-sized chunks of mutton cooked in chukka masala make for a robustly spiced twist on the traditional Egg Kalakki. The mutton mince balls, a mainstay of Madurai's dining-mess menus, have a somewhat coconutty flavour and are tender, with the meat chopped to a uniformly seasoned consistency.

Haldiram's

Transforming the idea of traditional Indian snacks and sweets, Haldiram's has developed from a modest sweet store in Rajasthan’s Bikaner into a globally known enterprise. Delicious namkeens like bhujia, sev, and other traditional sweets made Haldiram’s renowned worldwide! Customers all around India quickly came to trust and love their goods because of the constant quality and delicious taste. 

Haldiram's stands out among most cities’ street food joints due to its cleanliness, organisation, and affordability. You may sample all the famous Indian street foods at one place, which is the best part. For a spicy dish, try the Pao Bhaji and Choley Baturey; for a sweet dessert, try the Jalebi and Rabri. You can satisfy all your cravings with just a few bites!

Mainland China

Mainland China is surely not an unknown name to anyone who enjoys Chinese cuisine. Providing an elegant and genuine oriental dining experience, it is one of the most famous Chinese speciality restaurant franchises in India. Over the years, Mainland China has established a devoted clientele because of its refined decor, impeccable service, and carefully chosen food. Our top picks for lunch or supper are the Five Spice Chicken, Dim Sum Assortments, Claypot Rice, and, of course, the buffet (which we suggest you opt for if you go in here armed with a lot of appetite).

Wow! Momo

No momo brand has been more influential than Wow! Momo. The modest momo became a national phenomenon because of this fast food business (QSR) that has transformed street food. Chocolate Momos are on the menu among their creative steamed, fried, tandoori, and more options! The new product, Darjeeling Momos, stands out due to its thin wrapper and juicy chicken filling. Indulge in a Chicken Pan Fried Momo Meal or a Spicy Peri Peri Fried Momo dish for a quick snack on the go!

Molecule

Molecule Air Bar Cafe, launched by a world-renowned cafe chain, succeeded in recreating the enchantment, known for its exceptional Modern Indian food. Their mission is to target young people and epicureans with a revival of Indian food. Every dish is presented in a unique and captivating way, adding to the wonderful presentation of the meal. Beef Boti Hash Cheese Melt Toast, Grilled Bombay Decker, Lemon Quinoa, and, of course, French Toast Jenga are just a few of the mouthwatering meals that you just must taste.

These top restaurant franchises have revolutionised the Indian dining scene with their unique flavours, quality, and innovation, offering everything from regional delicacies to global cuisines, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience for all.

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