Tunday Kababi, Karim’s, Peter Cat in world’s most legendary restaurant list

Therefore it is no surprise that seven Indian restaurants have found a place in Taste Atlas’ 150 of the most legendary restaurants of the world. 

Taste Atlas, Croatia-based experiential travel online guide has released a list of eateries that “are not just places to grab a meal but destinations in their own right, comparable to the world’s most famous museums, galleries and monuments.”

The list released incudes small, family-run eateries from around the world to distinguished Michelin-starred venues.

It is noteworthy that Paragon from Kozhikode, Kerala figures on the list at no 11, Lucknow’s famous Tunday Kababi follows at No. 12. Peter Cat (Kolkata), Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba (Murthal), Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (Bengaluru), Karim’s (Delhi) and Ram Ashraya, Mumbai, were ranked 17, 23, 39, 87 and 112, respectively.

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Let’s take a look at the restaurants as described by Taste Atlas

Paragon from Kozhikode

Restaurant founded in: 1939

Iconic dish: Biryani

Paragon enshrines Kerala’s rich gastronomic history, celebrated for its mastery of traditional Malabar cuisine. The dish that reigns supreme is the biryani, a blend of rice, meat, and spices, steeped in age-old traditions and prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

Tunday Kababi in Lucknow

Restaurant founded in: 1905

Iconic dish: Galouti kebab

Tunday Kababi has gained widespread acclaim for its Mughlai cuisine. The star offering, the galouti kebab, is a culinary masterpiece featuring finely minced meat tenderized with raw papaya and an assortment of spices.

Peter Cat in Kolkata

Restaurant founded in: 1975

Iconic dish: Chelow kebab

Peter Cat’s most popular dish, chelow kebab, is a unique fusion of Persian and Indian culinary traditions featuring skewered and grilled meats served with buttered rice and a half-cooked egg.

Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal

Restaurant founded in: 1956

Iconic dish: Aloo paratha

Their claim to fame is aloo paratha, a stuffed Indian bread with a spiced potato filling, served with dollops of butter and homemade pickles.

Mavalli Tiffin Rooms in Bengaluru

Restaurant founded in: 1924

Iconic dish: Rava idli

Founded in 1924 in Bangalore, it gained fame for innovating the now-beloved rava idli during World War II, a period when the staple ingredient, rice, was scarce.

This steamed semolina cake, notable for its soft texture and rich flavor profile drawn from yogurt, cashews, and spices, has since become a comfort food across the nation.

Karim’s in Delhi

Karim’s is a historic restaurant located near Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. It was established in 1913 and serves Mughal delicacies, says Curly Tales. 

Ram Ashraya in Mumbai

Established in 1939, Ram Ashraya in Matunga is an iconic outlet known for their amazing South Indian food. The place opens at 5am and it is usually packed with people, says Trip Advisor. 

Updated: 08 Jul 2023, 09:00 PM IST