Not Delhi or Lucknow, this city ranks as the 5th Best Food City in the World

There’s something about the Indian aroma that has the world drooling. From the tempering of spices to slow-simmering dishes perfected over generations, Indian food has captured global attention and appetites.

Credit goes to? Indian cities that have become culinary landmarks in their own right. And when we talk about food in India, certain associations come naturally: Delhi’s street food, Lucknow’s Awadhi cuisine, Hyderabad’s biryani and more. These are usually the top cities that come to mind, right? However, on the global stage, the one city that surpassed them all was the ‘City of Dreams’ — Mumbai. It clinched the 5th position in TasteAtlas’ 100 Best Food Cities in the World , much like the last time!

But Mumbai wasn’t the only one. Five more Indian cities carved out their own spots