Mumbai's speacialties: Bombay biryani and ice halwa. This variety if biryani consists of layers of flavored basmati rice, potatoes, chunks of chicken or mutton, alongside some fried onions, mint leaves, and dried plums.  Ice halwa, on the other hand, is a  dessert made with milk, starch or flour, and various flavorings and toppings. It comes in the form of thinly rolled square-shaped sheets. (Image credit: TasteAtlas)
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Moneycontrol08-12-2025, 09:23

Mumbai 5th Best Food City Globally by TasteAtlas, India's Only Top 10 Entry

  • Mumbai ranked 5th globally in TasteAtlas's best food cities, the only Indian destination in the top 10.
  • The city was celebrated for its vibrant street food culture and dishes like pav bhaji, vada pav, Bombay biryani, and ice halwa.
  • TasteAtlas highlighted iconic Mumbai eateries such as Leopold Cafe, Ram Ashraya, and The Bombay Canteen.
  • Other Indian cities like Amritsar (48th), New Delhi (53rd), Hyderabad (54th), Kolkata (73rd), and Chennai (93rd) also featured in the global rankings.
  • Indian cuisine as a whole secured the 13th spot among the world’s 100 best cuisines in the TasteAtlas Awards 2025/26.

Why It Matters: Mumbai's global food city ranking highlights its culinary excellence.

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