Top 5 food festivals in India
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well: Virginia Woolf. We cannot deny the significance of good food; not just in terms of nutrition but also taste and satisfaction. Before you start searching for the next best food joint, lose the gourmet inside you and go make memories at these incredible food festivals across India.
Sattvik Food Festival (Ahmedabad)
This one is for vegetarians who never get many options at restaurants. Although most fests focus on a variety of meats and fishes, celebrating the diversity of food is important keeping in view the huge population of vegetarians. This festival has many healthy food options owing to the concept of a sattvik diet that contains one of the three yogic "guna" called sattva.
Ahare Bangla (Kolkata)
When it comes to food, the Bengalis can't be left out, ever. A five-day-long food festival organized by the West Bengal government, "Ahare Bangla" is a great place for all kinds of foodies. The food festival also hosts a splendid entertainment line-up! This food carnival aims to promote local produce and celebrate food altogether and you can try a variety of lip-smacking items here.
The Grub Fest (Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune)
Held in three cities, The Grub Fest is perhaps the largest food event in the country. The fest has famous restaurants participating, culinary workshops, an organic food market, and entertainment for visitors. What's more? If you feel too full after trying out the innumerable dishes, they have a gaming arcade where you can burn some calories.
National Street Food Festival (Delhi)
National Street Food witnesses a footfall like none other from all around the world. A festival dedicated to the street food of Delhi, at the National Street Food Festival you have the opportunity to dive into a multitude of mouth-watering street food items. Delhiites' love for street food surpasses everything else—from momos, to chole bhature, to chaat and pav bhaji—they have it all.
Mei-Ramew (Meghalaya)
Held in Mawphlang, Meghalaya, Mei-Ramew is an amazing food festival organized by the North-East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society. Try out the local flavors of the state like Pukhlein, Jadoh, Pumaloi, and Bamboo Shoots. You can also shop for fresh local produce from the farmers. If you are going to Meghalaya in December, this should be a must on your to-do list.
