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Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Pho real, this is good! A fine-dine restaurant that has mastered the art of banh mi, bun cha and rice paper rolls, while evoking the vibrant vibes of Vietnam.
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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.
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Best Legacy Restaurant
Like the lovable grandparent who tells the finest stories, this restaurant celebrates that old is definitely the gold standard - in terms of taste, experience and guiding the present to appreciate the past.
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Best New Restaurant
When you are not just a 'New' Restaurant but 'Neo' -The One, who despite being less than 6 months old has already grabbed the eyes, ears and tastebuds of the cognoscenti, press, critics and social media.
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Best Progressive Indian Restaurant
Rebel with a cause! These are culinary establishments who offer a modern take of traditional Indian fare. Innovation means separating genius from the gimmicky. Shedding off its old avatar, the dish needs to be creatively reinterpreted and aesthetically presented without losing its soul.
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Best Asian Restaurant
Our culinary cousins from the hood! An establishment that truly celebrates Asian culture with the most aromatic curries to the finest cooked meat cuts. The menu is a ticket for a tantalising gastronomic journey for discerning diners.
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Best Regional Indian Restaurant
RRR - Rich, Regional, Ravishing. Like regional cinema, regional cuisine too is making waves across the country. Restaurants that place value on hyper-local and feature lesser-known regional cuisines
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Best Vegetarian Restaurant
No 'beet'ing around the bush! Lettuce celebrate the menu with the green dot and find the G.O.A.T. minus the meat!
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Best Cafe
Deals, dates or diaries - a lot happens over a cuppa here! Apart from offering a variety of options and skilled execution in beverages, the food is well-paired with the beverage menu to offer a complete dining experience in a comfortable and cozy setting.
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Best Coastal Restaurant
Sounds Fishy yet Tasty! A restaurant that consistently delivers fresh, flavourful seafood dishes and not makes any bones about impressing its diners with its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional service.
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Best Sustainable Restaurant
Say Hello to Planet-Positive Plates! A favourite among eco-conscious foodies, a restaurant that's setting the standard for sustainable dining with their commitment to reducing waste, supporting local farmers, and minimising their environmental impact.
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Best Indian Gourmet Dessert Brand
Three Cheers to the Modern Maharaj! From intricate mithais to decadent halwa, a brand that has truly put Indian desserts on the map with the finest ingredients.
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Best Ingredient Focussed Restaurant
Mille(t) sur mera tumhara! Championing the ancient grain revolution, a restaurant that showcases the versatility and nutritional benefits of millets, from savoury dishes to sweet treats thus contributing to a healthier and more environmentally friendly food system.
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Best Cocktail Bar
Raising the bar - literally! 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.
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Best Indian Craft Beer
Ale is well! A craft beer assessed according to parameters of flavour, quality, aroma, colour and mouthfeel.
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Best Mixer
Jack and Master of all! A versatile and innovative mixer that transforms ordinary drinks into extraordinary concoctions. Whether it's a complex syrup, a unique bitters blend or a groundbreaking infusion, the mixer has inspired bartenders and delighted cocktail enthusiasts with its ability to enhance flavours and add depth.
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Best Indian Rum
‘A Royal Rum-ble, this. From the subtle sweetness of molasses to the complexity of oak ageing, an Indian rum brand with a distinctive character that sets it apart.
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Best Indian Vodka
‘Shaken, Stirred and everything in between!’ A vodka that stands out for its meticulous distillation process, superior quality ingredients, and innovative approach to tradition with exceptional clarity, smoothness, and a neutral flavour profile that allows the subtle nuances of botanicals or ageing to shine through.
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Best Indian Wine
We heard it on the grapevine! An Indian wine brand meticulously chosen for its body, colour, clarity, bouquet, balance, complexity and grape blend.
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Best Indian Craft Gin
Have a Ginder-bender! Only the finest spirits assesed for flavour, quality, aroma, colour, finish and botanicals shall be put to taste and test.
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Best Indian Whisky
Liquid gold to 'whisk' you away! 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.
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Best Indian Coffee Brand
‘A Kaapi that conquers’ Coffee that demonstrates exceptional quality, complexity, and authenticity—one that tells a story of its origin, from the lush plantations of the Western Ghats to the estates of Karnataka and beyond.
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Best Concept Restaurant
It's all in the Concept! 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.
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Best Designed Restaurant
Beauty with function. 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.
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Best All Day Dining Restaurant
‘Roll the red carpet for the red eyes’. Offering everything from classic comfort food to innovative fusion dishes, a spot that satisfies any craving, any time of day. Their food is delicious, their atmosphere is inviting, and their service is impeccable. It's the place where you can truly enjoy a meal without worrying about the clock.
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Best Restaurant in a Non-Metro
‘Country - cousin no more’. A restaurant that proves great food isn't just for the big city. Showcasing local flavours and innovative techniques, their menu is a delightful surprise and is for anyone who appreciates exceptional dining experiences, no matter where they're located.
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Best Restaurant Franchise
The ultimate grow-getter! A restaurant franchise that has proven to be a success, delivering extraordinary dining experiences to customers across India while maintaining its commitment to quality and consistency.
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Best Boutique Hotel
Quaint over Quantity! 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.
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Best Wellness Resort
Zen Mode On! 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.
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Best Sustainable Resort
Green is the new black! 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. Brownie points for international accreditation and certification.
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Most Stunning Location
#InMyBucketList. A resort/hotel that is located amidst nature and has assimilated the surrounding resources and taken inspiration from the setting regards ambience, and architecture.
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Best Wildlife resort
Where the wild things are! 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.
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Best Luxury Resort
Luxe Alert! A resort that excels in every aspect—from personalised service and state-of-the-art amenities to exquisite design and gourmet dining.
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Best Travel Gear
Gear ware 2.0 Whether it's a clever gadget, a stylish accessory, or a must-have piece of luggage, an innovative product cutting-edge technology and design that's revolutionising the way we travel and is a game-changer for any adventurer.
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Best Honeymoon Destination
Mooning over this location? With its stunning scenery, luxurious accommodations, and endless activities, this hotel/resort offers everything you need to create unforgettable memories. From secluded beaches to charming villages and everything in between, this destination has it all.
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Best Indian Travel Agency
Ticket to Roam! A travel agency that excels in curating unforgettable journeys by combining deep destination knowledge with bespoke itineraries tailored to each traveller’s unique desires.
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Best Indian State Tourism Board
Incredible India! A state tourism board that has realised the region's potential and is actively campaigning for better tourist footfall along with a ground up investment to support the initiative.
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Best International Tourism Board
Namaste India! A foreign tourism board that has made a splash in India to sell itself as a tourist and investment destination.
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Best SUV for Long Drives
Super, Uber, and truly a stunner - A SUV that seamlessly combines advanced engineering, opulent interiors, and leading-edge technology to deliver an exceptional driving experience over long distances.
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Best Business Hotel
They mean Business! A hotel that reimagines the concept of hospitality with a distinctive blend of comfort, character, and convenience.
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