Taste Atlas Awards 2024: Punjab Ranks 7th Best Food Region in the World
Taste Atlas Awards 2024: Punjab Ranks 7th Best Food Region in the World
Punjab Recognized as the 7th “Best Food Region” Globally, Alongside Other Indian States on the List.
Taste Atlas, a prominent food and travel guide, has recently unveiled its year-end rankings. In the context of the Taste Atlas Awards 2024-25, they published a list of the “100 Best Food Regions in the World.” Punjab is at the 7th place. Besides, there are several other Indian states that are part of the list.
The top three spots were claimed by Campania (Italy), Peloponnese (Greece), and Emilia-Romagna (Italy), along with Sichuan (China) and the Cyclades (Greece).
A selection of essential dishes to experience in Punjab, as highlighted by Taste Atlas, includes Amritsari kulcha, Tikka, Shahi paneer, Tandoori murgh, and Saag paneer.
The list also points out several renowned traditional restaurants, such as Kesar da Dhaba, Bharawan Da Dhaba, and Bade Bhai ka Brothers Dhaba, all located in Amritsar, along with Haveli in Jalandhar and Crystal Restaurant in Amritsar.
Maharashtra secured the 41st position, while “Southern India” was placed at 59th as a consolidated entry.
West Bengal secured the 54th position on the global ranking, with renowned dishes such as chingri malai curry, shorshe ilish, ras malai, and kathi roll highlighted.
Taste Atlas highlighted popular dishes from Maharashtra, including misal pav, aamras, shrikhand, and pav bhaji.
The rankings underscore the rich variety and diversity of Indian cuisine on the global stage, despite the fact that Indian food was ranked 12th in Taste Atlas’ “100 Best Cuisines in the World.” While it may not have secured a position in the top 10, this recognition reflects the widespread appreciation for India’s multifaceted culinary heritage around the globe.
Taste Atlas has indicated that the rankings derive from a total of 477,287 valid ratings across 15,478 foods within its database. The regions included in the list have been organized based on the highest average scores they have achieved.
