Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

Mumbai has gained global recognition for its unique food culture, ranking 5th in the "100 Best Food Cities in the World" list released by Taste Atlas as part of the 2024-25 Taste Atlas Awards.

The guide's rankings are based on ratings of over 477,000 food reviews for nearly 15,500 dishes across 17,000 cities.

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The top four spots were claimed by Italian cities: Naples, Milan, Bologna, and Florence, with Mumbai following closely behind. The city was ranked ahead of places like Rome, Paris, Vienna, Turin, and Osaka.

Taste Atlas highlighted several iconic Mumbai dishes, including Bhel puri, Pav bhaji, Vada pav, and Ragda Pattice, and recommended famous eateries like Ram Ashraya, Shree Thaker Bhojanalay, and Cafe Madras.

Alongside Mumbai, other Indian cities also made it to the list, with Amritsar, New Delhi, and Hyderabad ranking within the top 50. Kolkata and Chennai secured spots at 71st and 75th, respectively.

Taste Atlas also recognized regions in India for their culinary excellence, with Punjab earning a notable 7th place. Dishes like Amritsari kulcha, Tikka, Shahi paneer, Tandoori murgh, and Saag paneer were recommended from the region.

Despite India not making the top 10 in the overall best cuisines list, the country’s food culture remains globally celebrated.