Two Indian metropolises named among the world’s best cities to try local food

“What we did was the following: we combined the average of the ratings of the best local and regional dishes served in a particular city, the average rating of the national dishes served in that city, and the average Google rating of the best traditional restaurants in that city,” it noted.

Florence in Italy was declared the world’s best city to try local food. “The local food scene is a delightful fusion of old-world charm and modern culinary innovation, with a unique emphasis on farm-to-table dining and an array of intimate family-run trattorias. Traditional Florentine cuisine is characterised by its simplicity and focuses on high-quality local ingredients,” Taste Atlas noted, adding that locals love their bistecca alla Fiorentia, ribollita, lampredotto, and trippa alla fiorentia, and Pappardelle al cinghiale.

 

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Florence was followed by Rome where the local food scene combines “the authenticity of traditional trattorias with a growing number of contemporary and inventive eateries.” On the third spot is Lima, the capital of Peru, where the local food scene “is renowned for its innovative fusion of traditional Peruvian ingredients with international culinary techniques, making Lima a gastronomic hotspot.”

Interestingly, two Indian cities, Delhi and Mumbai, occupied the 16th and 34th spots, respectively.

Here are the top 10 list of best cities to try local food:

 

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*Florence
*Rome
*Lima
*Naples
*Hong Kong
*Mexico City
*New York City
*Paris
*Tokyo
*Milan

Describing New Delhi’s local food scene, the website noted that it is “a mouthwatering combination of traditional Indian cuisine, street food vendors, and a growing number of international dining options.” Traditional food in Delhi is characterised by its aromatic spices, rich flavours, and diverse culinary influences. It added that the local foods you must try in the city include chole bhature, butter chicken, aloo tikki, nihari, and pakora.

Mumbai’s local food, on the other hand, is characterised by its diverse influences, rich spices, and generous use of local ingredients, it said. “The local food scene in Mumbai is a mouthwatering promenade of street food vendors and traditional Indian eateries,” Taste Atlas wrote, adding that some foods you must try in the city include vada pav, pav bhaji, bhel puri, ragda pattice, and Bombay sandwich.

Delhi and Mumbai are two of India’s largest and most vibrant cities, known for their diverse and delicious local food scenes. In Delhi, you can find everything from traditional street food like chaat and chole bhature to upscale fine dining restaurants serving fusion cuisine. Mumbai, on the other hand, is famous for its seafood and street food, with favourites like vada pav, pav bhaji, and bhel puri available on almost every corner. Both cities also boast a thriving café culture, with trendy bistros and coffee shops serving up artisanal coffee, international cuisine, and creative cocktails.

So, whether you’re a foodie or just looking to try something new, the local food scenes of Delhi and Mumbai are sure to satisfy your tastebuds.

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