New Indian restaurants earn honorable mentions outside Top 50 list
Condé Nast Traveller and District announced their Top Restaurant Awards powered by Visa for India, noting that several new openings missed the eligibility window of January 1, 2026.

Hyderabad venue models village community hub
Restaurateur Vickas Passary built Kadamba in Hitech City as a warm space modeled on a village chaupal. The room features a 30-foot omakase-style bar where guests and bartenders sit at eye level. Mixologist Sujan Shetty created a menu that combines nostalgia with technical skills.
Delhi project takes nine years to open
Gaggan Anand has unveiled a tasting menu in Delhi after nine years of development. This venue represents one of the most exciting new openings that did not qualify for the main list.
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