Five Indian Eateries Make It to Asia's 100 Best Restaurants List – Check the Names

Mumbai’s Masque, New Delhi’s Indian Accent, and Chennai’s Avartana have secured prominent positions in the recently announced Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. Additionally, five other Indian restaurants have made it to the Asia’s 100 Best Restaurants rankings, further solidifying India’s presence on the global culinary map.

Indian Restaurants in Asia’s 50 Best

1. Masque, Mumbai – Ranked 23rd

2. Indian Accent, New Delhi – Ranked 26th

3. Avartana, Chennai – Ranked 44th

Other Indian Restaurants in Asia’s 100 Best

4. Americano, Mumbai – Ranked 61st

5. The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai – Ranked 70th

6. Comorin, Gurugram – Ranked 79th

7. Dum Pukht, New Delhi – Ranked 87th

8. Ekaa, Mumbai – Ranked 98th

This recognition marks a significant achievement for India’s fine dining industry, showcasing the country’s diverse and evolving culinary landscape on an international platform.

Inside India’s Top Three Restaurants in Asia’s 50 Best List

Masque, Mumbai

Founded by Prateek Sadhu and Aditi Dugar in 2016, Masque is a trailblazer in India’s fine dining space. Currently helmed by Chef Varun Totlani, the restaurant is known for its innovative 10-course tasting menu, featuring highlights like Kashmiri morels with patra and barbecued pork or peas stuffing.

Masque is also home to The Masque Lab, a 1,250-square-foot research space dedicated to studying ingredient aging, flavor fusion, and culinary innovation.

Indian Accent, New Delhi

Founded in 2009 by Rohit Khattar and led by Chef Manish Mehrotra, Indian Accent has consistently ranked among India’s best restaurants. Known for its modern take on Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s must-try dishes include Puchkas with Calcutta Jhal Potato and Five Waters, Potato Sphere Chaat with White Pea Ragda, and Meetha Aachar Spare Ribs with Sour Green Apple.

It also offers a signature bread selection, featuring wild mushroom kulcha with truffle oil and jalapeno roti. Indian Accent has received global recognition, even making it to TIME Magazine’s 100 Greatest Places in the World. In 2023, it expanded with a new outlet at Mumbai’s Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

Avartana, Chennai

Opened in 2017, Avartana is a contemporary South Indian fine dining restaurant, headed by Chef Nikhil Nagpal. Known for blending traditional flavors with modern cooking techniques, its signature dishes include beetroot with curd cheese, cuttlefish with black garlic and coconut, and chargrilled pork belly with steamed tapioca.

Avartana’s visually stunning desserts, such as fennel panna cotta egg, served in a bird’s nest and cracked open with a mini hammer, have also gained widespread attention. The restaurant’s decor is inspired by Southern Indian culture, featuring banana leaf motifs and intricate designs.

India’s Culinary Scene Reaches New Heights

With eight Indian restaurants securing spots in Asia’s 100 Best Restaurants list, India’s food industry continues to receive international acclaim. This achievement underscores the growing global appeal of Indian cuisine, blending tradition with innovation in the world of fine dining.