Trip.Gourmet Unveils Top Global Restaurants and Exciting New Features at Global Awards

Trip.Gourmet Unveils Top Global Restaurants and Exciting New Features at Global Awards

By Nishang Narayan

Published on August 26, 2024

Trip.Gourmet, Trip.com Group's renowned food travel guide, celebrated a significant milestone at the Trip.Gourmet Global Rebrand Launch and Trip.Best Gourmet Awards held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. The event unveiled the refreshed gl

obal ranking of top restaurants and introduced a suite of new features, underscoring the growing importance of food tourism in today’s travel experiences.

A Culinary Journey: New Themes and Global RankingsFounded in 2016, Trip.Gourmet has become a one-stop guide for food enthusiasts, offering global restaurant rankings, travel-focused content, and convenient reservation options. The latest global rankings now include four new themes that perfectly blend travel with dining: Fine Dining (Black Diamond, Diamond, and Platinum), Local Restaurants, Light Bites, and Restaurants for Views & Experiences. This enhanced selection covers over 10,000 restaurants in more than 300 cities and regions worldwide.

These rankings are curated based on restaurant quality, user reviews, relevance to the theme, and the destination's popularity, with a strong emphasis on the travel attributes of the restaurants, making it a unique guide for global travelers.

Trip.Best Integration and Easy Reservations

In a major update, Trip.Gourmet is now fully integrated with the Trip.Best lists on the Trip.com app, allowing travelers to seamlessly explore top accommodations, activities, dining, and nightlife in one place. This integration makes Trip.Gourmet a comprehensive guide for those seeking the best travel and dining experiences.

Furthermore, Trip.Gourmet now supports direct reservations at over 50,000 restaurants globally, collaborating with leading booking platforms like The Fork in Europe, Chope in Southeast Asia, OpenRice in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions, OpenTable in North America, and TableCheck in Japan. This feature ensures that securing a table at top dining establishments is just a click away for travelers.

Celebrating Culinary Excellence

The awards ceremony highlighted several top fine dining establishments from the Asia-Pacific region, including Odette, Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda, and CUT by Wolfgang Puck in Singapore; Kubu at Mandapa in Bali; Potong and Le Du in Bangkok; SÉZANNE and RyuGin in Tokyo; and La Yeon and Bicena in Seoul.

On the prestigious Black Diamond list, nearly 49.12% of the top restaurants hailed from France, China, and Japan, reflecting these countries' dominance in the fine dining scene. European entries like Core by Clare Smyth (UK), L'Oiseau Blanc (France), and Disfrutar (Spain) also made a strong impression.

Luxury hotel dining was prominently featured, with 41% of Trip.Gourmet's rankings dedicated to hotel restaurants, highlighting a rising trend among affluent travelers. Notable mentions include Lai Po Heen at the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur, JAAN by Kirk Westaway in Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore, and Ossiano at the Atlantis, The Palm Dubai. The Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton brands stood out, hosting multiple top-rated restaurants in cities like Hong Kong, Paris, Tokyo, and Osaka.

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A Love for Local Delights

Trip.Gourmet has also launched a new Food Guide Channel on both Trip.com and Ctrip platforms, designed to uncover local culinary gems. This feature recommends speciality food lists and must-try dishes, inspiring travelers to explore unique flavors across diverse destinations. Additionally, in collaboration with Shangri-La, the "Taste the Season" campaign has been launched, offering hotel stays, signature dishes, and food vouchers, further enriching the culinary travel experience.

To support this rising trend, Trip.Gourmet produced a mini-drama series, now available on social media, showcasing the unique blend of travel and dining.

About Trip.Gourmet

Since its inception in 2016, Trip.Gourmet has been committed to providing objective and fair food guides amid a vast array of restaurants catering to diverse user tastes. Leveraging years of user data and authoritative culinary opinions, Trip.Gourmet continues to select the best dining experiences worldwide. The Global Rebrand Launch and Trip.Best Gourmet Awards mark the next step in delivering practical, accurate, and efficient food guides for global travelers.

For more information and to explore the top restaurants, visit Trip.com.

About Trip.com Group

Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider, offering a wide range of travel products and services across its platforms. Founded in 1999, the company is dedicated to helping travelers make informed and cost-effective bookings, while enabling partners to connect their offerings with users through a comprehensive travel content and resource platform.

For more details, visit group.trip.com.


The Leela Gandhinagar Unveils Reimagined Menu at Diya

The Leela Gandhinagar Unveils Reimagined Menu at Diya

By Hariharan U

Published on March 3, 2026

Reinforcing its focus on refined Indian dining, The Leela Gandhinagar hosted a closed-door culinary evening to present a newly reimagined menu at its signature restaurant, Diya. The invite-only gathering welcomed select guests and food connoisseurs for a curated showcase centred on heritage flavours and elegant presentation.

The refreshed menu draws inspiration from the legacy of North Frontier cuisine, known for its bold spices, slow-cooking methods and time-honoured recipes. At Diya, these traditional elements have been retained while being refined with contemporary techniques and thoughtful plating. Seasonal produce and regional influences play a key role, with each dish crafted to reflect authenticity, depth and culinary precision.

Chef Ishtiyake, along with his seasoned kitchen team, leads this new direction. Drawing from experience across reputed five-star establishments, the team has shaped a menu that respects classical foundations while adapting to modern palates. During the evening, guests were introduced to the philosophy and inspiration behind the courses, making the experience interactive and immersive.

Commenting on the launch, Vikas Sood, General Manager, stated that the initiative underlines the hotel’s continued commitment to delivering elevated Indian cuisine paired with warm, intuitive hospitality.

With this unveiling, Diya enters a new phase, further positioning The Leela Gandhinagar as a distinguished fine-dining address in Gujarat.


Daryaganj Unveils Special Holi Beverage Menu

Daryaganj Unveils Special Holi Beverage Menu

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on March 3, 2026

This Holi, Daryaganj invites guests to celebrate the festival of colors with a vibrant and thoughtfully curated festive beverage menu. Known for its classic flavours and authentic culinary roots, the restaurant brings together tradition and creativity to make Holi celebrations more colourful and refreshing.

Specially crafted for the festive season, the beverage selection reflects the spirit of Holi with playful twists on familiar favourites. Guests can enjoy drinks such as Ananas Thandai Margarita, Rang Barse Rose Chuski, Paan Kulfi Thandai, Aambi Thandai Margarita, and the signature Daryaganj Kulfi Thandai. Each drink is designed to offer a balance of nostalgia and freshness, making every sip feel celebratory.

These festive beverages pair beautifully with Daryaganj’s much-loved classics like Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani, adding an extra layer of indulgence to Holi gatherings with family and friends.

With its warm setting and well-known hospitality, Daryaganj continues to be a preferred place to come together and celebrate festivals over comforting, familiar flavours. This Holi menu adds a festive spark, encouraging guests to slow down, share moments, and enjoy the joy of the season.

Fact Sheet:

  • Location: All Daryaganj outlets

  • Timings: 12 PM – 11 PM.


Chinese Wok Enters Agra, Marks 75th North India Outlet

Chinese Wok Enters Agra, Marks 75th North India Outlet

By Hariharan U

Published on March 2, 2026

Chinese Wok, one of India’s leading Desi Chinese QSR chains from Lenexis Foodworks, has entered Agra with the launch of its first outlet in the city. Located at Sanjay Place, Civil Lines, the opening also marks the brand’s 75th store in North India, reinforcing the region’s strategic importance in its national growth plans.

The new outlet received an encouraging response in its first week, recording strong footfall and early traction among local consumers. Agra, with its young population, student base and steady tourist inflow, presents a strong consumption market for organised dining formats.

Commenting on the expansion, Aayush Madhusudan Agrawal, Founder & Director, Lenexis Foodworks, said, “North India continues to be a key growth engine for Chinese Wok. Reaching our 75th store in the region reflects not just expansion, but deepening consumer trust in emerging markets. Agra is not only a strong residential and commercial hub but also one of India’s most visited tourist destinations. This gives us an opportunity to serve both local consumers and the steady influx of domestic travellers seeking reliable, organised dining options. Our cluster-led strategy allows us to scale efficiently while delivering a consistent, high-quality QSR experience across cities.”

Designed to cater to students, families and working professionals, the Agra store offers value-driven combos, Kurkure Momos and Manchurian available in six sauces. The outlet will operate for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, while also contributing to local employment and the city’s organised food service ecosystem

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