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Embark on a spirited adventure through Hong Kong's vibrant nightlife with Zee Zest's Hottest Bars! We handpick five award-winning bars and spotlight the innovative bartenders and their cocktail concepts.

Hottest Bars - Hong Kong

Hong Kong's First Agave Bar, COA

Addinath Kothare is a celebrated Indian film actor, director, and producer. On Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries, you get to watch Addinath the explorer, foodie, and culture enthusiast. 

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Addinath Kothare

Instagram-worthy picturesque beaches, rich marine life, magnificent ancient architecture, traditional handicrafts, and delicious cuisines - the Konkan coast has a lot to offer. Explore it all with the dapper Addinath Kothare, a prominent actor and director in the Marathi film industry, through Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries - Marathi. 

Konkan Diaries - Marathi

Tharaar

The bar and cocktail culture in Asia is paving the way for global trends. Zee Zest is trying to capture the pulse of this upswing with a brand-new series: Hottest Bars! First up is the city state of Singapore where we visit five diverse cocktail bars and decode the vibrant and exciting bartending scene that today competes with the best in the world.

Hottest Bars - Singapore

Taylor Adam

Instagram-worthy picturesque beaches, rich marine life, magnificent ancient architecture, traditional handicrafts, and delicious cuisines - the Konkan coast has a lot to offer. Explore it all with the dapper Addinath Kothare, a prominent actor and director in the Marathi film industry, through Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries. 

Konkan Diaries

Adrenaline

Harman Singha and Simaran Kaur is a zee zest user

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Harman Singha and Simaran Kaur

Join the dapper Harman Singha and the bubbly Simaran Kaur on a trip across India where they explore eight of India's finest luxury hotels and resorts. Watch India's Best Resorts only on Zee Zest.

India's Best Resorts

Isle of Serenity

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Rakesh Raghunathan

From soulful silence to adventurous waves, a myriad of incredible experiences awaits in our new show. Join Rakesh Raghunathan on a Tamil Odyssey like no other - Highway Dreams only on Zee Zest.

Highway Dreams

Chennai, A Tamil Odyssey

Sumona Chakravarti is an Indian TV actor known for her roles in shows like ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ and ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’. She loves to travel and hunt for interesting, lesser-known stories from various places. The actor did all that and more on Zee Zest’s travel show ‘Shonar Bengal’. 

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Sumona Chakravarti

Prepare to be floored by the distinct beauty, culture, and energy of 'amaar shonar' Bengal with our upcoming show featuring TV actor and host Sumona Chakravarti. 'Shonar Bengal' is a humble attempt to showcase the state's poetically inclined, rich heritage and culture, and at the same time, explore its delectable cuisine and the present-day hotspots. 

Shonar Bengal - Bengali

Addabaazi in Kolkata With Sumona

Highway Dreams - Tamil

Exploring Chennai with Rakesh Raghunathan

Desi television's heartthrob Karan Tacker tours parts of India to bring to you the best of luxury experiences in the country with Zee Zest's Luxe Pins. 

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Karan Tacker

Actor and host Karan Tacker is all set to experience a journey that is a privilege for a select few. Watch Luxe Pins, only on Zee Zest. 

Luxe Pins

Experiencing Luxury in Lonavala

Zee Zest takes you around the world in 31 days. From cityscapes and historical marvels to winter wonderlands and exotic beaches, this journey will be a memorable one. 

Around the World In 31 Days

8 Must-Visit Places in Bali

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Ajay Chopra

Chef Ajay Chopra presents greens and leafy vegetables in a new avatar. Watch Patt-ay Ki Baat, only on Zee Zest. 

Patt-ay Ki Baat

Undiscovered Flavours

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Team ZZ

Not your ordinary escapade, Kashmir is touted as 'heaven on Earth' for various reasons. From snow-capped mountains to never-ending rows of majestic chinar trees, grand baghs, mesmerising lakes, rich cultures, and lip-smacking cuisines, there is so much to this gem of a destination. Join us, as we take a quick tour of two of the most popular destinations of Kashmir, Pahalgam and Srinagar.  

Kahani Kashmir Ki

Pahalgam

Rannvijay Singha is the host of Zee Zest's latest offering Safari India - Welcome To The Wild. 

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Rannvijay Singha

Only a few can claim to have hugged a bear or to have looked straight into the eye of a lioness - all this in their natural habitat - but Rannvijay Singha, the host of Zee Zest's newest offering Safari India, can. Watch the actor and reality TV star take an intimate journey into the lives of an incredible cast of wild creatures across eight national parks and sanctuaries in India. 

Safari India - Welcome To The Wild

Safari India: Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh

A food enthusiast and an aspiring culinary artist, chef Smit Sagar gives an ode to the great Indian street food with his show 'Taste Ki Gully' on Zee Zest.

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Smit Sagar

Zee Zest presents Street Food in a new avatar. Watch Taste Ki Gully with Chef Smit Sagar only on Zee Zest. 

Taste Ki Gully

Street Treats Ahoy! 

Zee Zest presents a unique show that showcases papads, pickles and beverages like never before. Watch Papad Pickles Aur Pyaala only on Zee Zest.

Papad Pickles Aur Pyaala

India's Amazing Superstars

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The Big Forkers, Sid and Shanky, eat and drink their way through namma Bengaluru's thrilling food and booze scene. Want to know where to find the best brews in the city? Or a lip-smacking Donne biryani? They've got you covered! 

The Big Forkers - Season 3

Binge Fest at the Naati Cafe

host - Prajakta Mali | Zee Zest

Prajakta Mali

Maharashtra is a land of diverse cultures, scenic beauty and iconic personalities.  Prajakta Mali is all set to explore Maharashtra through people, culture and their love for their motherland. Join her on this spectacular journey. Ladki Bindaas Journey Jhakaas. Watch Mast Maharashtra, only on Zee Zest. 

Mast Maharashtra

The Journey Begins

host - Huma Qureshi | Zee Zest

Huma Qureshi

The vivacious and talented Huma Qureshi shows you the truth behind the aspirational celebrity lifestyle through her experiences with Fitness, Food and Fashion. Huma is joined by experts such as fashion designers Manish Malhotra, Payal Singhal and Pernia Qureshi, and fitness gurus Yasmin Karachiwala and Namrata Purohit across these three pillars who assist her with holistic solutions that nourish her body, mind and soul.

Fit Fab Feast with Huma Qureshi

Keeping Up with Huma Qureshi

Marketer by day, chef by evening, Rahul Banerjee is a true-blue Mumbaikar with a bottomless appetite for all things food, fitness and travel. A staunch believer in the quote: "cooking is nothing but perfect blend of art and science", through his recipe videos, he shows you how you can whip take the simplest of ingredients to create dishes that hit the soul. 

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Rahul Banerjee

Can't get enough of Korean drama and K-pop? Now try lip-smacking Korean dishes too, that too in the comfort of your home with Zee Zest's Simply Korea. 

Simply Korea

Dubu Jorim

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Romi Purkayastha

Women bartenders in India are no longer a niche. They are crushing patriarchy and are emerging as true geniuses behind the bar. These women are leading the cocktail brigade in the country not just with their innovation but also their pizzazz.  
 
Host Romi Purkayastha has a conversation with guest bartenders about emerging trends and trade secrets (things you never knew about) while they are concoct a special cocktail!

Cocktail Queens

Banking To Bartending: Casilda Misquitta's Curious Journey

Goa is known for its beaches, shacks, churches and seafood. But do you know about kiteboarding and dolphin conservation that are equally popular in Goa? Rocky and Mayur are all set for a journey to explore the unexplored Goa in their unique style. Local beach games, food and much more while watching the most mesmerizing sunsets at pristine white-sand beaches and a dose of vitamin Sea. 

Goan Gullies

Don't know what to cook for lunch or dinner today? Chef Rahul Banerjee has got you covered with delicious and easy recipes that are super-quick and simple to cook.

Everyday Feast

Shonar Bengal

Who can resist the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls or the whiff of nankhatai and jimjam biscuits that instantly evoke childhood nostalgia? Its time to bake like a boss without using fancy equipment. Chef Tejasvi Chandela presents delightful dishes with Indian ingredients and contrasting flavours combined with world-class finesse. She makes the baking experience enjoyable and fuss-free for dessert lovers. 

The Baker’s Table

Postpartum fitness influencer Harman Sidhu gets a fitness regimen that can easily be done at home along with a plethora of nutritious balanced meal options to complement the workout. Watch all the episodes of Body Love only on Zee Zest.

Body Love 

From nukkad-favourite dishes to highlights from the work-from-home wali rasoi, the second season of Chef Ajay Chopra's India's 50 Best is bringing it all to your screens! Stay tuned to this space for more details. 

India's 50 Best Dishes - Season 2

Jamshedpur ka dude Anurag Mallick and Coorg ki deewani Priya Ganapathy are all set to help you discover atrangi connections of a host of satrangi foods in India. 

Dude Aur Deewani

Social media sensation Saransh Goila is coming to Zee Zest with a host of spices, delicious delicacies, and a box full of interesting stories. Catch all the action on Grand Trunk Rasoi season 2. 

Grand Trunk Rasoi - Season 2

Are you a mom who struggles to feed vegetables to her fussy kids? Chef Pankaj Bhadouria has a solution for you.  She has new ways and recipes to serve healthy and delicious food to kids every day.

Junior Menu

Ayurveda is deeply rooted in the Indian culture and allows one to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating the right type of food, the right amount at the right time. Bringing back this new normal through Food Veda is the host and chef Kunal Kapur. Set foot on this journey and partake in this wisdom and adopt and adapt it to be a part of your modern lives.

Food Veda

In a culinary rich nation like India, there is food for every occasion. Each house has a different recipe for the same dish. We are spoiled for choices from Kashmir to Kerala and from Gujarat to Nagaland. Chef Ajay Chopra sets foot on the journey to discover our nation’s 50 best dishes. 

India’s 50 Best Dishes

From the barbequed temptations of Peshawar and Rawalpindi to the best-kept secrets of majestic Dastarkhans of Delhi, inspiring vegetarian feast of Banaras and tempting sweets of Bengal, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi gets the best of Indian cuisine for you. Watch Grand Trunk Rasoi only on Zee Zest.

Grand Trunk Rasoi

Chef Rakesh Raghunathan explores the energy, colour and pulse of various South Indian cities that have moved with the times but still retained their culture through music, food, traditions, people and much more. He also interacts with the North Indian families settled in his hometown for a rich exchange of culture and ideas. 

100% South Indian

Chef Pankaj Bhadouria explores India’s cultural diversity with age-old recipes that have been passed on from generations to generations. She picks the ingredients from her backyard garden. Check out some unique traditional recipes on Indian Food Classics on Zee Zest.

Indian Food Classics

Travelling through the hinterlands of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Gautam Mehrishi, our Chef On Wheels, takes you on an adventurous culinary trail of lush farms and picturesque villages. Travelling on his bike, with just his set of knives and passion for company, he traces the origin of food. Though food is the central theme here, Mehrishi explores its place in keeping families together, how it connects people with nature and instils family values. 

Chef on Wheels

In India, sweets form a major part of celebrations. Honouring this love for sweets and desserts, chef Akansha Khatri presents some of our most loved sweet dishes from across the country. Be a part of this sweet journey and indulge in giving a gourmet twist to our regular desserts. 

Meetha Toh Banta Hai

Chefs Ajay Chopra, Kunal Kapur, Ranveer Brar, Pankaj Bhadouria, Rakesh Raghunathan, Harpal Singh Sokhi and Saransh Goila are all set to become your kitchen gurus. Watch Gurus Of The Kitchen, only on Zee Zest.

Gurus Of The Kitchen

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards will recognise those who embody the ‘unlimit’ mindset and set new benchmarks in the food and travel space. The award honours those who inspire innovation, progress, and challenge the status quo. Join us in recognising and honouring those who exemplify the boundless possibilities in the world of culinary, travel, and hospitality.

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2023

Rocky and Mayur reflect on their decade-old friendship. They set sail on the Antara with Captain Donde and Sujata and learn the valuable lesson of life to 'keep moving'. They also witness a performance by artists Tino and Piya at the Omaggio. The duo visits Vaayu – a waterman’s village for a soulful end to the day with paddleboarding.

Rocky and Mayur reflect on their decade-old friendship. They set sail on the Antara with Captain Donde.

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 8 | Soulful Safar

Soulful Safar

Rocky & Mayur

Captain Donde

Omaggio

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Goa has breathtaking beauty, from beaches to backwaters to splendid greenery. But it's the people, food and culture that make this place unique. Mayur and Rocky meet Moshe, Iggy and Suraj to understand how Goa became home to the original hippie settlers and the legendary Eight Finger Eddie. 

Mayur and Rocky try to find how Goa became home to the original hippie settlers.

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 01 | Goa, Hatke

Goa, Hatke

Hippie Settlers

Eight Finger Eddie

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From the streets, to the beaches, to the churches, the sounds of Goa vibrate across from the gullies to the soul of the people. Rocky and Mayur, get up-close with the sound of the ocean, visit India’s only Vinyl Bar and enjoy a scintillating sunset accompanied with a jazz performance.

Rocky and Mayur, get up-close with the sound of the ocean, visit India’s only Vinyl Bar

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 02 | Sounds Of Goa

Sounds Of Goa

Vinyl Bar

Jazz

Beaches

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Rocky and Mayur take a close look at the age-old culture and tradition of 3 Kings Trail, a festival celebrated in the village of Cansaulim, to visiting the royal mansion dating older than the Taj Mahal, and immersing in a soulful performance by Fado singer Sonia.

Rocky and Mayur immerse in a soulful performance by Fado singer Sonia.

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 03 | Royal Goan Heritage

Royal Goan Heritage

3 Kings Trail

Cansaulim

Fado Music

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Goan Gullies explores the homegrown way of life. Rocky and Mayur meet Chef Avinash who has created a unique farm-to-table food experience. They also explore the hand-made intuitive tree house building community by Project Laguna. They also indulge in a special Feni tasting experience with the Feni maestro Hansel Vaz.

Goan Gullies explores the homegrown way of life. Rocky and Mayur meet Chef Avinash who has created a unique farm-to-table food experience.

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 04 | Homegrown

Homegrown

Rocky And Mayur

Chef Avinash

Hansel Vaz

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In this bonding-centric episode, Rocky and Mayur start the day by relishing sourdough bread with the bread-whisperer Sujit Sumitran. They then embark on a biking adventure with Jawa’s rider group to the village of Aldona and bond over travel stories and catch a sunset where they talk about their friendship.

In this bonding-centric episode, Rocky and Mayur start the day by relishing sourdough bread with the bread-whisperer Sujit Sumitran.

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 5 | My Goan Gang

My Goan Gang

Sujit Sumitra

Aldona

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Rocky and Mayur, get their hands dirty as they meet artist, Thomas and indulge in pottery lessons. Exploring the relatively hidden gullies of Goa, they also witness the dying art of Chitari. They meet ace architect Dean D’cruz to educate themselves about the principles of design and sustainability. The duo ends the day playing a Goan sport, Sallyball.

Rocky and Mayur, get their hands dirty as they meet artist, Thomas and indulge in pottery lessons.

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 6 | The Goan Kalakaari

The Goan Kalakaari

Dean D’cruz

Sallyball

Thomas

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Rocky and Mayur start their day with a close encounter with crocodiles and watch a collared Kingfisher up-close. They go back to the wild and tribal way of living and dancing the night away. The duo explores the other wild side of Goa, with a Bachata night.

Rocky and Mayur start their day with a close encounter with crocodiles

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 7 | Wild, Wild, Goa

Wild, Wild, Goa

Collared Kingfisher

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Rocky and Mayur pay tribute to the feisty, confidant, warm, and bold women of Goa, who have put Goa on the map with their exceptional achievements. They meet India’s first woman Kiteboarder, Charmaine and Margarida, who runs her late husband's authentic Portuguese restaurant, Nostalgia, tucked in the gullies of South Goa. They also meet Pratyusha, who left her comfortable life back in the US, to run her Kombucha start-up.

Rocky and Mayur pay tribute to the feisty, confidant, warm, and bold women of Goa.

Zee Zest | Goan Gullies | Ep 9 | Girls of Goa

Girls of Goa

Kombucha Start-up

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The Gullies of Goa are full of surprises. From beautiful old Goan architecture to locals indulging in street soccer to fascinating Graffiti artwork. and crowds of people eating at their favourite food trucks. Rocky and Mayur, go from Football to Food and everything in between, in this episode of Goan Gullies.

Rocky and Mayur, go from Football to Food and everything in between, in this episode of Goan Gullies.

Goan Gullies

Soulful Safar

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