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Ajay Chopra

Hosted by chef Ajay Chopra, the third season of India's 50 Best Dishes will celebrate dishes across 17 states creating an iconic 3 course meal from each state in a unique, fun-filled series. Get ready for a delectable ride, as Zee Zest explores the richness and diversity of India's regional cuisines. 

India's 50 best Dishes - Season 3

India's 50 Best Dishes - Season 3 - Promo 1

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Team Zest

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

Kimbap is a popular Korean dish with rice, vegetables, and meat rolled in a nori sheet. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the detailed recipe. 

Kimbap is a popular Korean dish with rice, vegetables, and meat rolled in a nori sheet. 

Watch Kimbap recipe by Zee Zest

Kimbap

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Step into the mouth-watering world of Korean cuisine with this vegan-friendly tofu braised in spicy sauce, traditionally known as Dubu Jorim. Enjoy it with some steamed rice and do let us know how you liked it in the comments section below. 

Dubu Jorim is a popular Korean side dish served with rice. Zee Zest presents the recipe for this delicious Tofu braised in spicy sauce. 

Watch Dubu Jorim recipe | Simply Korea Episode 1 | Zee Zest

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A common side dish and lunch item in Korea, Gyeran mari deserves to a spot on your breakfast repertoire. It is a Korean-style rolled omelette or roll made using eggs and chopped vegetables like spring onions and carrots. 

Korean Omelette or Gyeran Mari is popular Korean street food. Zee Zest shares a simple recipe for this delicious rolled omelette. 

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Korean Omelette

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A Korean staple, Miyeok Guk aka seaweed soup is an inseparable part of traditional birthday celebrations. Learn how to cook this comforting soup recipe with our host Rahul Banerjee.

Seaweed Soup or Miyeok Guk is a Korean delicacy specially made on birthdays. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the step-by-step recipe. 

Watch Seaweed Soup | Miyeok Guk recipe | Simply Korea Episode 2 

Miyeok Guk (Seaweed Soup)

Seaweed Soup

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Pageon or scallion pancakes is a savoury dish. It is a part of most Korean restaurant menus. We show you the step-by-step recipe for this delicious vegan pancake. 

Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the step-by-step recipe for Pageon, a vegan pancake. Watch the full recipe on zeezest.com.

Watch Pageon (Scallion Pancakes) recipe | Simply Korea Ep 4 | Zee Zest

Pageon (Scallion Pancakes)

Pageon

 Scallion Pancakes

Korean Recipes

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Sookju Namul is a bean sprout salad. Loaded with nutrients, this yummy salad is easy to make and a popular Korean side dish. 

Sookju Namul is a bean sprout salad. This salad is a popular Korean side dish. Learn how to make it at home with zeezest.com. 

Watch Sookju Namul recipe | Simply Korea Ep 5 |  Zee Zest

Sookju Namul

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Sigumchi Namul is a classic Korean side dish made using blanched spinach. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the step-by-step recipe for this yummy dish.


Sigumchi Namul is a classic Korean side dish made using blanched spinach. 

Watch Sigumchi Namul recipe by Zee Zest

Sigumchi Namul

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Hangover Soup or Haejang-guk, literally means a soup to chase hangover. This soup is a perfect meal after a party night. 

Watch Hangover Soup recipe by Zee Zest

Hangover Soup

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Korean Fried Chicken is light, crisp and loaded with flavour. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the recipe for this popular Korean appetiser. 

Korean Fried Chicken is light, crisp and loaded with flavour. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the recipe. 

Watch Korean Fried Chicken recipe by Zee Zest

Korean Fried Chicken

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Kimchi, a traditional Korean side dish made with vegetables like cabbage, and Korean radish, is often served in restaurants worldwide. Here's the recipe with which you can make this popular dish at home. 

Kimchi, a traditional Korean side dish, is often served in restaurants worldwide.

Watch Kimchi recipe by Zee Zest

Kimchi

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Tongdak or Korean Barbecue Chicken, is an easy-to-make recipe packed with flavour. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the detailed recipe. So sit back and enjoy. 

Tongdak or Korean Barbecue Chicken, is an easy-to-make recipe packed with flavour.

Watch Tongdak - BBQ Chicken recipe by Zee Zest

Tongdak - BBQ Chicken

Korean Food

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Korean Cheese Corn is a popular Korean appetiser made with corn and cheese. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the step-by-step recipe. So what are you waiting for? This dish could be the appetiser for your next party. 

Korean Cheese Corn is a popular Korean appetiser made with corn and cheese. 

Watch Korean Cheese Corn recipe by Zee Zest

Korean Cheese Corn

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Pan Fried Fish is a flour and egg battered fish fried till it turns crisp. This delicacy can be enjoyed as an appetiser or a light main course dish. Here's the recipe for this versatile dish. 

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Pan Fried Fish 

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Seafood Noodles Soup or Jjamppong is a spicy Korean noodle soup with seafood in a spicy broth. This soup is hearty and a treat for all seafood lovers. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the detailed recipe.

Simply Korea

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