Why Food?
I wasn’t always someone who loved food.
I ate because I had to and not because I felt anything.
Somewhere along the way, that changed.
Plates stopped being just meals and started becoming stories.
I began noticing colours before flavours, textures before hunger, and moments before menus. Took pictures of whatever felt like a story.
A bowl of pasta, a slice of pizza, a dessert, a salad etc.
Exploring food taught me how to slow down.
How to look. How to taste without rushing. How to take a picture whilst understand the storytelling.
I don’t just eat anymore, I experience.
And somehow, through all these plates, I became a foodie without trying.
Ziya, The Oberoi Nariman Point, Mumbai
Kaali dal slow simmered to depth, paneer makhani in a rich butter tomato gravy, fragrant tadka rice and soft butter naan — a classic, indulgent spread done right.
8/10
San Gimignano, Imperial Hotel, Delhi
Roasted tomato soup with parmesan panna cotta and basil mascarpone cream, gnocchi al pesto genovese with fresh basil pesto and green beans
Spaghetti primavera with seasonal vegetables in roasted tomato sauce, portobello rosa with mushrooms, mozzarella and pink sauce, and rosemary roasted potatoes
a solid 100/100
23rd Street Pizza, Bangalore
Garlic knots with garlic, parmesan, parsley and marinara sauce and Potato wedges with parmesan and truffle aioli
Rigatoni alla vodka with spicy tomato cream sauce, garlic breadcrumbs and parmesan and Tiramisu with espresso soaked biscuits, mascarpone and rum
Margherita pizza with tomato sauce and fior di latte and Pick me up with tomato sauce, fior di latte, red onion, pickled red chillies, hot honey and optional nduja and Garden with tomato sauce, fior di latte, onion, broccoli, bell pepper and jalapeno
10/10
Amintri, Bangalore
Fettuccini Alfredo V with asparagus, zucchini, spinach and creamy parmesan sauce and Parmesan truffle fries with truffle and shaved parmesan.
Baileys hot chocolate with Irish cream and rich cocoa and Baileys cold chocolate with chilled chocolate and Baileys cream.
9.5/10
Sidewalk, Agra
Strawberry crunch matcha latte with layered strawberry and creamy matcha and Tiramisu coconut iced latte with coconut milk, espresso and tiramisu cream
9.5/10
Mokaii, Mumbai
Strawberry matcha latte with strawberry milk and ceremonial matcha and Milo tiramisu latte with milo, espresso and cream
3 mushroom truffle sando with assorted mushrooms and truffle and Edamame avocado sandwich with smashed avocado and edamame filling
8/10
Chebel, Bangalore
55% dark chocolate truffle cake with rich cocoa layers and smooth chocolate ganache
7/10
Nutcracker, Mumbai
Smoky paprika penne with creamy paprika sauce and parmesan and Cream cheese bagel with toasted sesame bun and smooth cream filling
Espresso martini with vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur and Morning Sky made up of gin, Campari, pink candy tonic and orange
9/10
Cream Centre, Mumbai
Loaded nachos with crunchy tortilla chips, beans, fresh greens and melted cheese
A solid 10/10 with creamy sauce, bold toppings and extra cheese in every bite
Miss Pinto, Delhi
Neapolitan margherita pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil and Peri peri fries with spiced seasoning
By Sachin with Smoke Lab Vodka, strawberry, orange marmalade, citrus, milk and carbonated water and Havana old fashioned with Bacardi Cuatro, bischoff butter, coffee bitters, black cardamom and vanilla
7/10
O'fufu Cafe, Bangalore
Nutella fluffy pancakes with chocolate glaze and crumble and Strawberry Valentine pancake with strawberry glaze and cream
Strawberry matcha latte with strawberry milk and matcha and Valentine matcha latte with strawberry cream and Cream cheesecake with vanilla cream and biscuit base
8/10
Nombre, Bangalore
Truffle and parmesan fries with truffle oil, freshly grated parmesan and creamy dip and Strawberry matcha latte with layered strawberry puree, milk and ceremonial matcha and Hot chocolate with rich melted cocoa and velvety texture.
8.5/10
Intenso Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Verbier
Paccheri with red and yellow Piennolo tomatoes from Vesuvius DOP and basil and Marinara Pizza with tomato sauce, Datterino tomatoes, stracciatella burrata and basil pesto
a 10/10
Peshawari, ITC, Agra
tandoori naan, khasta roti and paneer makhani
a solid 9/10
Pasta Evangelists by Perbellini, Harrods, UK
Spaghetti al Pomodoro and Ravioli with Greens & Parmesan
8/10
A basket of golden corn tortilla chips, lightly salted and topped with sliced jalapeños and fresh herbs, paired with thick-cut fries, crisp on the outside and soft inside. Served with a spread of dips, classic sour cream, herbed mayo, smoky tomato salsa.
8/10
Blue Elephant, Phuket
crisp blue elephant special Thai vegetable spring rolls, filled with cabbage, carrot, and glass noodles.
alongside, Som Tum, finely shredded green papaya tossed with lime, chili, and peanuts
The Leela Palace, Jaipur
A soft, snow-white burrata cheese with crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes with greens, and black pepper.
9/10
Dishoom, London
A plate of pav bhaji, with onion, coriander, and lime, served with butter-toasted pav, crisp bhindi fry, and airy papad
10/10
The Bhwanipur house, Kolkata
apple cake base topped with a thick layer of buttery crumble, caramel sauce, kiwi slices for freshness and chocolate sauce
9/10
Sienna, Kolkata
ricotta-filled ravioli coated in a pale yellow butter-cream sauce and penne arrabbiata in red tomato sauce.
8/10
Warm Chocolate Cake with Toffee Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
solid 10/10 - must
House of Ming, St. James' Court, Taj Hotel, London
hakka noodles with wheat noodles, soy sauce, onions, spring onions, and mixed vegetables.
clay pot tofu with tofu, baby corn, snow peas, bok choy, mushrooms.
9.5/10
La Galerie du Chocolat - Chocolaterie de, Verbier
French nutella crêpes with the tastiest hot chocolate
100/100
Bombay Brasserie, London
Macadamia saffron slice with macadamia base, saffron-infused sponge, and chocolate cream layers.
Jalebi with saffron-infused milk cream, malai foam, pistachio, and edible flowers.
9.5/10
Carnival by Trèsind, Dubai
Carnival Experience Maggi noodles cooked tableside with seasoning maggi masala, vegetables, butter, and sauces.
8/10
Sidewalk, Agra
Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and house Caesar dressing.
Chipotle tofu salad with marinated tofu, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, whole wheat croutons, cottage cheese, and lemon dressing.
Matcha and Iced Lattee on the side
10/10
Anardana, New Delhi
Double Ka Meetha - fried bread slices, rasmalai, and sweet malai.
8/10
La Cantina, Versailles
spaghetti tossed in spinach and garlic pesto with olive oil and herbs.
Finished with burrata, pine nuts, and grated cheese.
7/10
The Craftery by Subko, Bangalore
Avocado toast with sourdough bread, mashed avocado, onion, chili flakes, and micro greens.
Grilled cheese sandwich, chocolate-filled croissant(we decorated), iced coffee, and a cold brew.
8/10
Swinton House, Jaipur
Chocolate fondant with dark chocolate cake and molten chocolate center and vanilla ice cream.
9/10