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All applications and voting lines are now closed. Watch this space for the results of NDTV Food Awards 2025.

Please click here for the full description of each category.

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    Shubham Bhatnagar

    Editor - NDTV Food and Travel

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    Praerna Kartha

    Content Head - NDTV Food and Travel

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    Amit Dixit

    Food And Travel Writer

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    Ananya Banerjee

    Food Writer

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    Ashwin Rajagopalan

    Food Writer

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    Bindu Gopal Rao

    Food Writer

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    Aatish Nath

    Food and Travel Writer

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    Deepali Dhingra

    Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist

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    Insia Lacewalla

    Food & Travel Writer

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    Kalyan Karmakar

    Food Writer And Digital Creator

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    Khushnu Panthaki Hoof

    Architect

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    Nikhil Merchant

    F&B Writer and Hospitality Consultant

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    Anita Rao Kashi

    Travel And Lifestyle Writer

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    Aslam Gafoor

    Writer

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    Deepa Shri Rajan

    Food, Travel And Lifestyle Writer

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    Hina Gujral

    Recipe Curator, Blogger and Cookbook Author

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    Nimmy Paul

    Culinary School Director

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    Priya Bala

    Writer

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    Ankita Chakraborty

    Co-Founder, Calcutta Cacophony

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    Farah Naaz Laskar

    Chef Consultant

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    Indrajit Lahiri

    Writer, Food Content Creator

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    Poorna Banerjee

    Food and Film writer

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    Pritisha Borthakur

    Journalist and Author

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    Priyadarshini Chatterjee

    Food And Culture Writer

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    Geetika Sachdev

    Food, Travel And Lifestyle Journalist

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    Magandeep Singh

    Beverage Consultant And Luxury Food Writer

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    Neha Grover

    Food And Travel Journalist

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    Pawan Soni

    Food Writer And Critic

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    Priya Rana

    Luxury Writer and Editor

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    Rahul Prabhakar

    Food Content Creator

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    1911 Bar, New Delhi

    Best Concept Bar

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    Anardana

    Best Modern Indian Casual Dining Restaurant

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    Anjuna Coffee & Company, Goa

    Best Casual Bakery and Patisserie

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    Bawri, Goa

    Best Regional Indian Casual Dining Restaurant

The NDTV Food Awards 2025 is where culinary excellence meets celebration, bringing together food enthusiasts and industry connoisseurs to honour the very best in India’s dynamic food scene. This prestigious event spotlights everything from delectable delicacies to ground-breaking innovations, celebrating the rich diversity of flavours that define our culinary landscape.

A hallmark of excellence and creativity in the food and beverage industry, the NDTV Food Awards recognises individuals and establishments that set new benchmarks in quality, innovation and experience. Open to restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, and more, these awards celebrate the leaders shaping the future of Indian gastronomy.

The journey to the top begins with a regional round covering North, East, West and South India, where the top 10 contenders in each category are shortlisted by a panel of tastemakers and the NDTV Food editorial team. These finalists then face off in the grand finale, where an esteemed jury felicitates the ultimate winners in each category. Join us in celebrating culinary brilliance and the visionaries redefining India’s food and beverage landscape.

  • The NDTV Food Awards are a prestigious celebration of excellence and innovation in the food and beverage industry. These awards aim to recognise and honour individuals and establishments that set new standards in culinary experiences, creativity, and quality.

    Open to a wide range of participants, including restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, and other establishments in the food and beverage sector, the awards are designed to acknowledge industry leaders who meet the specific eligibility criteria outlined for each award category.

    The awards process begins with a regional round, covering North, East + Central, West, and South India. In this phase, the top 10 contenders in each category from every region will be shortlisted by a panel of tastemakers and the NDTV Food editorial team. These regional finalists will then compete in the grand finale, where the NDTV Food Awards jury will select one winner from each category, felicitating them as the best in their field.

  • The NDTV Food Awards 2025 will take place in March 2025 in Goa. Details about the venue will be announced closer to the event.

    • Entry: January 22, 2025 onwards
    • Last Date For Entries: February 23, 2025
    • Awards Night: March 22, 2025

  • Registration Fee Per Category: INR 8,999/- inclusive of taxes.

  • Yes! Participants are eligible for a 20% discount on the registration fee (Rs 8,999, inclusive of all taxes) if they meet any of the following criteria:

    • Submitting 3 or more brands (restaurants, outlets, etc.) under the same parent company.
    • Registering 1 brand with 3 or more restaurants/outlets at different locations.
    • Entering 1 restaurant/outlet in 3 or more different categories.
    • Any combination of the above that includes 3 or more entries.

    For any assistance, feel free to reach out to us at foodawards@ndtv.com.

    • Visit the NDTV Food Awards registration page.
    • Choose the category(ies) in which you would like to nominate your establishment(s) and fill in the required details about your organisation and contact information.
    • Complete the payment to confirm your submission.

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