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
Azukii Bistro
Bangalore
Adrift Kaya, JW Marriott Aerocity
New Delhi
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.
Dyu Art Cafe
Bengaluru
Araku Coffee
Bengaluru
Cou Cou By Oberoi
Mumbai
Camillo's
Delhi
Babka
Goa
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.
Vegan Vogue
Bengaluru
People of Tomorrow
New Delhi
Justbe By Nidhi Nahata
Bengaluru
Yogisattva
Mumbai
Sequel
Mumbai
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.
Indian Accent
Mumbai
The Bombay Canteen
Mumbai
Masque
Mumbai
Trèsind
Mumbai
Avartana, ITC Royal Bengal
Kolkata
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.
Soma - Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Mumbai
Dhaba, The Claridges
New Delhi
Naar
Himachal Pradesh
Kappa Chakka Kandhari
Chennai
O Pedro
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.
By The Mekong, St Regis
Mumbai
China House Restaurant, Grand Hyatt
Mumbai
KOKO
Mumbai
Yazu Pan Asian
Mumbai
Yi Jing, ITC Kohenur
Hyderabad
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.
Avartana, ITC Grand Chola
Chennai
Wasabi By Morimoto, The Taj Mahal Palace
Mumbai
Megu, The Leela Palace
New Delhi
Karavalli, Taj
Bengaluru
Celini, Grand Hyatt
Mumbai
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
Chaitanya Assal Malvani Bhojangruh
Mumbai
Bukhara - ITC Maurya
Delhi
K Bhagat Tarachand
Mumbai
Tunday Kababi
Lucknow
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.
Lupa
Bengaluru
The Second House
Goa
Amadeo by Oberoi
Mumbai
Heliconia
Goa
Howling Wolves
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.
Raffles (Long Bar & Writers Bar)
Udaipur
Pass Code Only
Hauz Khas, New delhi
Americano
Mumbai
Copitas
Bengaluru
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.
AntiSOCIAL
Mumbai
Warehouse
Bengaluru
Drunken Teddy
Kolkata
R Adda
Mumbai
Some Place Else
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.
Qavalli
New Delhi
Indian Accent
Mumbai
The Bagh Gourmet Garden and Bar
Amritsar
Aish The Park
Hyderabad
Foo, Brigade Road
Bengaluru
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.
Ekaa
Mumbai
Palaash
Nagpur
Inja
New Delhi
The Shap
Kozikode
Nksha
Mumbai
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
The Royal Afghan Seaside Barbeque and Grill, ITC Grand resort and Spa
Goa
Dome - Intercontinental
Mumbai
The Kyagar
Ladakh
Best Indian Wine
An Indian wine chosen for its body, colour, clarity, bouquet, balance, complexity, and grape blend.
Fratelli Wines ‘Sette’, 2022
Fratelli Master Selection White, 2023
Vallonne Vineyards Anokhee Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve, 2019
The Source Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, 2023
Sula Late Harvest Chenin Blanc, 2023
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
Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin
Amrut Nilgiris Indian Dry Gin
Stranger & Sons Sherry Cask Aged Gin
Greater Than Broken Bat Gin
Best Indian Craft Beer
A craft beer assessed according to parameters of flavour, quality, aroma, colour and mouthfeel.
Geist Kamacitra
Peoples Lager, Goa Brewing Co.
Simba Stout
Bira 91 Pomelo IPA
Toit Nitro Stout
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.
Indri Trini
Paul John Brilliance
Rampur Indian Whisky Oloroso Select Cask
Amrut Fusion
Gianchand
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.
Swaswara
Gokarna
Ananda in the Himalayas
Narendra Nagar
Ayurshala Centre Amanbagh
Rajasthan
Mercure Goa Devaaya Retreat
Goa
Raffles
Udaipur
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.
Brij Lakshman Sagar
Pali, Rajasthan
Svatma
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
The Sujan Serai
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Barefoot at Havelock
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Shaam-e-Sarhad Village Resort
Kutch, Gujarat
Samode Safari Lodge
Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
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.
Storii by ITC Hotels Moira Riviera
Goa
Dolkhar
Ladakh
Maison Perumal
Puducherry
The Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa
Gulmarg
The Claridges
New Delhi
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.
The Serai Bandipur
Bandipur
WelcomHotel by ITC
Jim Corbett
Zana Forest Resort Ranthambore
Sawai Madhopur
Tipai By Wildlife Luxuries India
Tipai
Taj Mahua Kothi - Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park