Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2024 Categories | ZeeZest
Best Japanese Restaurant
Restaurants that honour the Japanese culinary traditions, flavours, cooking techniques and art of presentation while introducing diners to the simplicity of seasonal ingredients and diverse meal styles.
Izumi
Mumbai
Adrift Kaya, JW Marriott Aerocity
New Delhi
Azukii Bistro
Bangalore
Ginkgo
Pune
Mizu Izakaya
Mumbai
Best Cafe
A casual dining establishment with a keen focus on beverages ie: coffee and/or tea. Apart from offering a variety of options and skilled execution in beverages, the food, although not elaborate or fine-dine, is well-paired with the beverage menu to offer a complete experience.
Cou Cou By Oberoi
Mumbai
Dyu Art Cafe
Bengaluru
Babka
Goa
Araku Coffee
Bengaluru
Camillo's
Delhi
Best Vegan Restaurant
The restaurant should stay true to the tenets of veganism, from sourcing of the ingredients to the dish on the table. The restaurant should be able to offer variety, innovative and well-executed dishes in its menu offerings.
Yogisattva
Mumbai
Justbe By Nidhi Nahata
Bengaluru
Sequel
Mumbai
People of Tomorrow
New Delhi
Vegan Vogue
Bengaluru
Best Progressive Indian Restaurant
Restaurants whose offerings are a modern interpretation of traditional Indian cuisine. Dishes must be a radical departure from the traditional, by way of technique or presentation, showcasing the restaurant’s individuality, creativity, and ethos.
Avartana, ITC Royal Bengal
Kolkata
The Bombay Canteen
Mumbai
Trèsind
Mumbai
Masque
Mumbai
Indian Accent
Mumbai
Best Regional Indian Restaurant
Restaurants that place value on hyper-local cuisine, are ingredient-centric and feature lesser-known regional cuisines, setting new direction for both industry and consumer.
Naar
Himachal Pradesh
Dhaba, The Claridges
New Delhi
Kappa Chakka Kandhari
Chennai
O Pedro
Mumbai
Soma - Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Mumbai
Best Asian
A restaurant that celebrates Asian culture in the truest form. From aromatic curries to perfectly grilled meats, the menu is a work of art that tantalises the taste buds and transports diners on a gastronomic journey.
KOKO
Mumbai
Yazu Pan Asian
Mumbai
By The Mekong, St Regis
Mumbai
Yi Jing, ITC Kohenur
Hyderabad
China House Restaurant, Grand Hyatt
Mumbai
Best Restaurant in a 5 Star
A restaurant with 5+ years of operations within a five-star hotel that has been a trendsetter and innovator in introducing cuisines with its ever-evolving menu and focus on ingredients.
Celini, Grand Hyatt
Mumbai
Karavalli, Taj
Bengaluru
Megu, The Leela Palace
New Delhi
Wasabi By Morimoto, The Taj Mahal Palace
Mumbai
Avartana, ITC Grand Chola
Chennai
Best Legacy Restaurant
When the old continues to be the gold standard - in terms of taste, experience and guides the present to appreciate the past.
Paragaon Restaurant
Kozhikode
Tunday Kababi
Lucknow
Bukhara - ITC Maurya
Delhi
Chaitanya Assal Malvani Bhojangruh
Mumbai
K Bhagat Tarachand
Mumbai
Best New Restaurant
A restaurant that has opened within the last six months and has captured the eyes and palate of the cognoscenti, press, critics and social media.
Heliconia
Goa
Lupa
Bengaluru
Amadeo by Oberoi
Mumbai
Howling Wolves
Goa
The Second House
Goa
Best Cocktail Bar
An establishment which focuses on its bar before food. The bar and mixologists should be masters of classic cocktails as well as have an evolving beverage menu that focusses on customization, innovation and exemplary service. There should also be a focus on food that complements the drinks.
Americano
Mumbai
Copitas
Bengaluru
Raffles (Long Bar & Writers Bar)
Udaipur
Pass Code Only
Hauz Khas, New delhi
Best Nightclub
Lounges and bars that offer a comprehensive nightlife experience. Parameters to be considered include vibe, energy, cocktail selection, ability to draw a crowd, and a compelling curation of popular culture, i.e. DJs, live bands, musicians, etc.
Some Place Else
Mumbai
Drunken Teddy
Kolkata
R Adda
Mumbai
Warehouse
Bengaluru
AntiSOCIAL
Mumbai
Best Designed Restaurant
Design is integral, the first thing we notice, engage with... it tells a story and stays long after we leave a place. From the door to the furnishing to the light fixtures that give you warmth and privacy to the architecture that doesn't disturb the past but merges with the fuctional needs of the present.
Aish The Park
Hyderabad
The Bagh Gourmet Garden and Bar
Amritsar
Foo, Brigade Road
Bengaluru
Indian Accent
Mumbai
Qavalli
New Delhi
Best Concept Restaurant
A restaurant that has made an attempt to attract the audience in a unique manner, through its decor, location and the experience. A distinct idea that could be thoughtful, fancy or utterly shocking.
The Shap
Kozikode
Inja
New Delhi
Ekaa
Mumbai
Nksha
Mumbai
Palaash
Nagpur
Most Stunning Location
A full-service restaurant that is located amidst nature and has assimilated the surrounding resources and taken inspiration from the setting regards ambience, architecture, produce and menu.
Naar
Kasauli
Ginger House
Kochi
Dome - Intercontinental
Mumbai
The Royal Afghan Seaside Barbeque and Grill, ITC Grand resort and Spa
Goa
The Kyagar
Ladakh
Best Indian Wine
An Indian wine chosen for its body, colour, clarity, bouquet, balance, complexity, and grape blend.
Fratelli Master Selection White, 2023
Fratelli Wines ‘Sette’, 2022
Sula Late Harvest Chenin Blanc, 2023
The Source Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, 2023
Vallonne Vineyards Anokhee Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve, 2019
Best Indian Craft Gin
A homegrown gin brand that follows the globally acknowledged rules of gin-making. The gin will further be assessed according to parameters of flavour, quality, aroma, colour and finish.
Samsara Pink Gin
Greater Than Broken Bat Gin
Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin
Amrut Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin
Stranger & Sons Sherry Cask Aged Gin
Best Indian Craft Beer
A craft beer assessed according to parameters of flavour, quality, aroma, colour and mouthfeel.
Bira 91 Pomelo IPA
Simba Stout
Toit Nitro Stout
Geist Kamacitra
Peoples Lager, Goa Brewing Co.
Indian Whisky
A homegrown whisky brand known for its well-rounded and distinct flavour among alcobev enthusiasts and has gained international recognition and praise for its craftsmanship and taste in recent times.
Amrut Fusion
Gianchand
Paul John Brilliance
Indri Trini
Rampur Indian Whisky Oloroso Select Cask
Best Wellness Resort
A retreat where the focus is towards wellness and holistic wellbeing. The wellness resort needs to approach spa or wellness from 360 degrees, which means there is a positive impact on a guest, inclusive of treatments, cuisine, experiences and activities. There must be highly-trained professionals overseeing and managing treatments—Indian and international.
Mercure Goa Devaaya Retreat
Goa
Raffles
Udaipur
Ananda in the Himalayas
Narendra Nagar
Ayurshala Centre Amanbagh
Rajasthan
Swaswara
Gokarna
Best Sustainable Resort
A hotel or resort that goes above and beyond lip-service sustainability practices to inculcate and innovate practices that work with the changing consumer and environment. Sustainability should also look at how a property is giving back to the local community, utilises resources, and reduce carbon footprint amongst other things. Brownie points for international accreditation and certification.
Samode Safari Lodge
Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Brij Lakshman Sagar
Pali, Rajasthan
The Sujan Serai
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Svatma
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Barefoot at Havelock
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Shaam-e-Sarhad Village Resort
Kutch, Gujarat
Best Boutique Hotel
A luxurious stay with limited rooms that excels in creating a personalised, immersive, and unique experience with its distinct design, intimate atmosphere, and allows guests to savour the local culture through its art, food, culture and community.
Maison Perumal
Puducherry
Dolkhar
Ladakh
Storii by ITC Hotels Moira Riviera
Goa
The Claridges
New Delhi
The Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa
Gulmarg
Wildlife resort
A luxurious stay amidst a forest that lets guests experience and appreciate nature and wildlife while prioritising sustainable practices to minimise their impact on the environment.
Taj Mahua Kothi - Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park
The Serai Bandipur
Bandipur
Zana Forest Resort Ranthambore
Sawai Madhopur
WelcomHotel by ITC
Jim Corbett
Tipai By Wildlife Luxuries India
Tipai