Award Categories

Restaurant Awards

Best Restaurant of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Restaurant in Andhra Pradesh

Best Restaurant in Karnataka

Best Restaurant in Kerala

Best Restaurant in Tamil Nadu

Best Restaurant in Bengaluru

Best Restaurant in Hyderabad

Best Restaurant in Chennai

Best Restaurant in Kochi

Best Restaurant in Madurai

Best Restaurant in Vijayawada

Best Restaurant in Kozhikode

Best Restaurant in Vishakapatnam

Best Restaurant in Pondicherry

Best Restaurant in Coimbatore

Best Restaurant in Thiruvanathapuram

Best Restaurant in Indiranagar

Best Restaurant in Whitefield

Best Restaurant in Kormangla

Best Restaurant in Yeswanthpur

Best Restaurant in Electronic City

Best Restaurant in Malleshwaram

Best Restaurant in Jayanagar

Best Restaurant in HSR Layout

Best Restaurant in Frazer Town

Best Restaurant in Benson Town

Best Restaurant in Yelahanka

Best Restaurant in New BEL Road

Best Restaurant in J.P. Nagar

Best Family Restaurant- SOUTH INDIA

Best Restaurant Chain of the year - SOUTH INDIA

Best Restaurant Chain of the year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Family Restaurant (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/ Chennai/Kochi/ Vishakhapatnam/
Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Luxury Dining Experience- SOUTH INDIA

Best Luxury Dining Experience (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/ Kochi/Coimbatore/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Casual Dining Restaurant- SOUTH INDIA

Best Casual Dining Experience (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/ Kochi/Coimbatore/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Luxury Dining Experience- SOUTH INDIA

Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/
Chennai/Kochi/
Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Vegetarian Restaurant of The Year – SOUTH INDIA

Best Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/ Coimbatore/Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Non-Vegetarian Restaurant of The Year – SOUTH INDIA

Best Non-Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Restaurant Serving the best Healthy Food

Restaurant Serving the best Vegan Food

Restaurant Serving the best Biryani

Best BBQ Restaurant- SOUTH India

Restaurant Serving the best Hyderabadi Biryani- SOUTH India

Best Sweet Shop of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Sweet Shop of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/ Kochi/ Vishakhapatnam/Kerala/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Sweet Shop of the Year (Non-Metro)

Best Caterer of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Caterer of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/ Kochi/ Coimbatore/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Caterer of the Year- Non Metro

Food Court of the Year - SOUTH India

Food Court of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/
Chennai/Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Food Court of the Year (Non-Metro)

Best Food Truck of the Year- SOUTH India

Best Food Truck of the Year- (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/
Chennai/Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Food Truck of the Year- (Non-Metro)

Best Packaging by a Restaurant

Best Sundowner in Kochi

Best Sundowner in Kerela

Best Sundowner in Chennai

Best Sundowner in Bengaluru

Most Hygienic & Safe Restaurant

Best Airport Restaurant of the Year

Best Male Chef led Restaurant of the Year(Bengaluru/
Hyderabad/Chennai/ Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Female Chef led Restaurant of the Year(Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/ Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Pet Friendly Restaurant of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/
Chennai/Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Cloud Kitchen Awards

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/
Chennai/Kochi/
Coimbatore/
Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year (Non-Metro)

Best Packaging by a Cloud Kitchen

Cloud Kitchen Serving the best Indian Cuisine

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/
Chennai/Kochi/
Coimbatore/Thiruvananthapuram)

Cloud Kitchen Serving the best Healthy Food

Cloud Kitchen with the most innovative Menu

Cloud Kitchen Serving the best Multi Cuisine

Cuisine Awards

Restaurant Serving the best Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Multi Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best World Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Modern Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the Best Jain Food

Restaurant Serving the best Andhra Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Kerala Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Karnataka Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Tamil Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Chettinad Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Sindhi Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best North Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best South Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best North Eastern Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Bengali Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Telangana Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Mangalorean Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Italian Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Mexican Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best French Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Mediterranean Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Continental Cuisine

Restaurant serving the best Middle Eastern Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best European Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best American Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Chinese Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Japanese Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Korean Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Arabic Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Pan-Asian Cuisine

Restaurant Serving the best Lebanese Cuisine

Best Coastal/Seafood Experience- Chennai

Best Coastal/Seafood Experience- Kerala

Best Coastal/Seafood Experience- Kochi

Restaurant Serving the best Dosa

Restaurant Serving the best Idli

Restaurant Serving the best Sushi

Restaurant Serving the best Dim Sum

Best Coastal/Seafood Experience- Bengaluru

Best Coastal/Seafood Experience- Hyderabad

Best Coastal/Seafood Experience- Coimbatore

Best Coastal/Seafood Experience- Non-Metro

Restaurant Serving the best Street Food

Cafe & Bakery Awards

Best Café of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Café of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Tea Café of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Tea Café of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Tea Café of the Year (Non-Metro)

Best Bakery of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Bakery of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Café of the Year (Non-Metro)

Best Bakery of the Year (Non-Metro)

Best Dessert Parlour of the Year

Best Shake Parlour of the Year

Best Juice Parlour of the Year

Best Ice-Cream Parlour of the Year

Best Pet Friendly Cafe of the Year - SOUTH INDIA

Best Pet Friendly Cafe of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Design Awards

Best Design (Restaurant)

Best Design (Restro-Bar)

Best Design (Nightclub)

Best Design (Microbrewery)

Best Design (Tap Room)

Best Design (Lounge)

Best Design (Café)

Best Design (Bakery)

Best Design (Food Court)

Best Theme (Restaurant)

Best Theme (Cafe)

Best Theme (Restro-Bar)

Best Theme (Sports Bar)

Nightlife Awards

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Tamil Nadu

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Karnataka

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Kerala

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Telangana

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Andhra Pradesh

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Whitefield

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Indiranagar

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Kormangla

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Hebbal

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Yeswanthpur

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Electronic City

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Malleshwaram

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Jayanagar

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in J P Nagar

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in HSR Layout

Best Restro-Bar/Nightclub/Microbrewery in BTM Layout

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Richmond Town

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Rajajinagar

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Frazer Town

Best Restro-Bar/ Nightclub/ Microbrewery in Benson Town

Best Restro-Bar of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Restro-Bar of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Restro-Bar Chain of the Year

Best Rooftop Bar- SOUTH INDIA

Best Nightclub of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Nightclub of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Microbrewery of the Year- SOUTH INDIA

Best Microbrewery of the Year- Bengaluru

Best Microbrewery of the year- Chennai

Best Microbrewery of the year - Hyderabad

Best Microbrewery Chain of the year

Best Rooftop Microbrewery of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Cocktail Experience

Best Mocktail Experience

Best Bar Menu

Restro-Bar/Nightclub/ Microbrewery/ Lounge with the best Live Music Experience (Bengaluru/ Hyderabad/ Chennai/ Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram / Vishakhapatnam)

Best Tap Room of the Year (Bengaluru/ Hyderabad/ Chennai/ Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Sports Bar of the Year - SOUTH INDIA

Best Sports Bar of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Newcomer Awards

(The Property should be less than 5 years old)

Best Newcomer- Restaurant

Best Newcomer- Restaurant (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Hotel Restaurant

Best Newcomer- Hotel Restaurant (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Cloud Kitchen

Best Newcomer- Cloud Kitchen (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/Kochi/
Vizag/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- QSR

Best Newcomer- QSR (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Cafe

Best Newcomer- Café (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Tea Café

Best Newcomer- Tea Café (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Bakery

Best Newcomer- Bakery (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer - Catering (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Coimbatore/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer (Restro-Bar)

Best Newcomer - Restro-Bar (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Microbrewery

Best Newcomer- Microbrewery (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer-Nightclub

Best Newcomer-Nightclub (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Tap Room (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Sports Bar (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer- Sundowner

Best Newcomer- Sundowner (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer - Pet Cafe

Best Newcomer - Pet Cafe (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Newcomer - Food Truck

Individual Honours

Lifetime Achievement Award

Restaurateur of the Year- Male

Restaurateur of the Year- Female

Restaurateur of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Young Restaurateur of the Year- Male (Age Should be 35 Years or Less)

Young Restaurateur of the Year- Female (Age Should be 35 Years or Less)

Executive Chef of the Year

Sous Chef of the Year

Pastry Chef of the Year

Young Chef of the Year- Male (Age Should be 35 Years or Less)

Young Chef of the Year- Female (Age Should be 35 Years or Less)

Celebrity Chef of the Year- Male

Celebrity Chef of the Year- Female

Home Chef of the Year - Male

Home Chef of the Year - Female

Home Baker of the Year

Chocolatier of the Year

Sommelier of the Year

Bartender of the Year

General Manager of the Year

Corporate Chef of the Year

F&B Professional of the Year

Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry- Male

Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry- Female

Restaurant Consultant/ Food Service Consultant of the Year

Food Blogger of the Year

Food Vlogger of the Year

Best Interior Designer of F&B Spaces

Special Awards

Food Tech of the Year

Best Emerging Food Tech of the Year

Best POS System of the Year

Best Food Delivery App of the Year

Best Concept of the Year

Most Innovative Menu- Food

Most Innovative Menu- Beverage

Best Food Styling & Presentation

Best Food Brand of the Year

Best Masala/Spices Brand of the Year

Best Emerging Masala/Spices Brand of the Year

Best Emerging Food Brand of the Year

Best Beverage Brand of the Year (Alcoholic)

Best Beverage Brand of the Year (Non-Alcoholic)

Best Emerging Beverage Brand of the Year

Best Ready to Eat Food/Ready to Cook Brand of the Year

Best Plant Based Meat Brand of the Year

Best Emerging Superfoods Brand of the Year

Best Emerging Restaurant Chain of the Year- South India

Best Emerging Restaurant Chain of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Emerging Restaurant Chain of the Year (Non-Metro)

Best Emerging Café Chain of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Emerging Bakery Chain of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Emerging Quick Service Restaurant Chain of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Emerging Cloud Kitchen Chain of the Year (Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai/
Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram)

Best Frozen Foods Brand of the Year

Best Kitchen Equipment Brand of the Year

Best Syrup Brand of the Year

Best Mixer Brand of the Year

Best Wine Brand of the Year

Best Tableware Brand of the Year

Best Culinary School of the Year

Best Customer Loyalty Program

Best CSR Initiative of the Year

Difference Maker of the Year

Green Business of the Year

Best Cleaning Product of the Year

Best Product Supplier of the Year HORECA

Best Service Provider of the Year HORECA

Best Packaging Company of the Year

Best Labelling Company of the Year

Most Promising Franchise Awards

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Restaurant

Most Promising Franchise Brand – QSR

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Cafe

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Tea Cafe

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Restro-Bar/Gastro-Pub

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Bakery

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Dessert Parlour

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Cloud Kitchen

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Juice Parlour

Most Promising Franchise Brand - Shake Parlour

Most Promising Franchise Brand - Ice-Cream Parlour

People's Choice Award Categories

Best Customer Experience- Restaurant

Best Customer Experience (Restro-Bar)

Best Customer Experience (Night Club)

Best Customer Experience (Lounge)

Best Customer Experience- Tap Room

Best Customer Experience- Sports Bar

Best Customer Experience- Microbrewery

Best Customer Experience- Café

Best Customer Experience- Tea Café

Best Customer Experience- Bakery

Best Customer Experience- Cloud Kitchen

Best Customer Experience- Sweet Shop

Best Customer Experience- Food Court

Best Customer Experience- Food Truck

Best Customer Experience- QSR

Best Customer Experience- Juice Parlour

Best Customer Experience - Dessert Parlour

Best Customer Experience- Ice-Cream Parlour

Best Customer Experience- Catering

Best Customer Experience - Shake Parlour