Godrej Food Trends Report 2023 lists some of the Indian street food destinations that will see most interest in 2023.
Lucknow: Regarded as the prime street food destination by 63% of experts, the city is expected to attract a growing number of travelers who will indulge in the delights of local street foods.
Kolkata: Following closely, 57% of the panel anticipates an increased demand for local street food in Kolkata, solidifying its reputation as a hub for culinary exploration.
Amritsar: 55% experts predict that Amritsar will witness more interest among people who seek to delve into the realm of local street food.
Indore: 47% experts believe in the rising curiosity among consumers to uncover the treasures of local food in Indore, suggesting an emerging trend in the city’s culinary scene.
India’s street food is a microcosm of the country’s diverse culture and it’s designed to hit the high note. Also, Indian street food is easily accessible, affordable, and tasty at the same time. Hence it gives travelers an opportunity to experience the common citizen’s life and highlight the connections between history, geography, religion, and food and relate to why people eat what they eat.
Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal, Managing Director of Perfect Bite Consulting and Curating Editor of the annual Godrej Food Trends Report, said, “This Independence Day, let’s celebrate the diversity of food in India. With its multifarious population, India is a treasure trove of local foods waiting to be discovered. Not only does each region of the country boast its own distinct flavors, ingredients, and cooking styles, but also has a rich repertoire of local street foods. Indian street food is as varied as its regional cuisines. This Independence Day, let us celebrate our gastronomic freedom and love for all things chatpatta, masaledar, and crispy that unite us as Indians.”
