Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte highlighted Goa’s culinary sector as the “economic backbone” of the state’s regenerative tourism vision, speaking at the inaugural NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2025. The three-day event showcases Goa’s emergence as a serious global food destination beyond beaches and nightlife.
From September 12–21, 2025, Radisson Blu Plaza, Banjara Hills invites food lovers to savour the rustic and soulful flavours of Kongu Nadu at its Chill Restaurant & Terrace. Curated by Master Chef Gowthamn, the festival highlights traditional recipes, live cooking stations, and an immersive cultural ambience.
From September 19–21, Elephant & Co. in Anjuna is transforming into a Bandra food hub, bringing eight of Mumbai’s most-loved restaurants and cafés to Goa for a unique three-day pop-up. Expect cult classics, signature cocktails, and a taste of Bandra’s buzzing culinary scene in the heart of Anjuna.
The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) will host the 4th Indian Restaurant Summit 2025 from September 15–17 at Taj Cidade De Goa Horizon. With the theme “Serving the Future,” the three-day event will gather 2,000+ delegates, 500+ brands, and 300+ partners to discuss the fast-evolving food services sector.
Chef Vijay Kumar, executive chef and partner at New York’s Semma — the only Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in the city — has won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York State. From his humble beginnings in rural Tamil Nadu to leading one of the most acclaimed restaurants in America, Kumar’s journey is as soulful as the food he serves: unapologetically Tamil, deeply personal, and universally praised.
