The Places · India
New Delhi
Made By profiles 4 places in New Delhi, spanning awadhi dum pukht fine dining, indian-japanese fusion, modern indian fine dining — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Modern Indian Fine Dining
Indian Accent
New Delhi, India
Indian Accent at The Lodhi sits at the upper tier of New Delhi's fine dining scene, ranked #89 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants (2024) and scoring 95 points on La Liste (2025). The six-course tasting menu moves through regional Indian reference points reimagined with global technique, from inventive bread courses to mains such as tamarind crab with coconut curry. Wine Director Kevin Rodrigues oversees a 900-bottle list with particular depth in South American and European labels.
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02.North West Frontier Tandoori
Bukhara
New Delhi, India
Bukhara at ITC Maurya has held a place in the global conversation about Indian restaurant cooking since the early 2000s, when it ranked as high as 14th on the World's 50 Best list. The tandoor is the central instrument here, and the kitchen's approach to spice, whole, dry-roasted, applied in sequence rather than blended, defines a style that remains a reference point for North Indian frontier cooking.
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03.Awadhi Dum Pukht Fine Dining
Dum Pukht
New Delhi, India
Dum Pukht at ITC Maurya has held a place in Asia's restaurant conversation for decades, ranked among Asia's 50 Best in 2025 and scoring 83 points on La Liste. The kitchen works within the dum cooking tradition of the Awadhi court, sealing meats and aromatics under pastry lids and letting steam do the structural work. Service at the Diplomatic Enclave address is formal, the room is quiet, and reservations are advisable well in advance.
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04.Indian-Japanese Fusion
Inja
New Delhi, India
Inja in New Delhi presents Modern Indian gastronomy led by Chef Adwait Anantwar. Expect an 8 to 10 course tasting menu and standout plates such as Tandoori Lobster with tamarind glaze, Forest Mushroom Biryani, and Black Cardamom Lamb. The kitchen pairs charcoal tandoor techniques with seasonal Delhi produce, offering precise textures, bright acids, and warm spice layers. Service focuses on calm, attentive timing and sommelier-led pairings that elevate each course. Ideal for milestone dinners and culinary travelers, Inja delivers bold flavors, refined plating, and an intimate atmosphere that makes every meal feel intentional and memorable.
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