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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.
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.
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By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on November 9, 2026
Bengaluru's dining and nightlife scene welcomes Boston Pub, a new destination in Rajarajeshwari Nagar (RR Nagar). Spread across approximately 12,000 sq. ft. and five floors, the venue brings together vintage-inspired interiors, global cuisine, signature cocktails, music and entertainment.
Located on 80 Feet Road, Kempegowda, RR Nagar, Boston has been designed as more than a conventional pub. Its five-floor concept offers different settings for guests, whether they want to enjoy a meal, catch up with friends, celebrate an occasion or spend an evening on the dance floor.
Designed by Vinay Agnelo F. D'Almeida, the interiors combine vintage aesthetics, warm textures and contemporary elements. The basement features a dance floor, while the indoor dining and pub spaces provide settings for relaxed gatherings. The rooftop seating adds another option for guests looking to unwind.
With a seating capacity of approximately 400 guests, Boston can accommodate casual outings, group gatherings, birthdays, corporate events and private celebrations. DJ performances, live music and specially curated events will also form part of its entertainment programme.
The food menu brings together contemporary global cuisine, comfort food and sharing plates suited to a pub setting. It features Asian and Chinese favourites, Korean-inspired dishes, Indian appetisers, Italian-style pizzas and Continental selections. Some of the dishes that have received positive customer feedback include Korean Chicken Bao, Classic Chicken Tikka, Chilli Garlic Chicken Noodles, Wild Mushroom Dumplings and Fish Fingers. The pizza selection offers familiar favourites, while Tres Leches Cake and New York Cheesecake provide dessert options. The menu also includes vegetarian dishes for guests with different preferences.
The beverage programme features signature cocktails and non-alcoholic creations. Signature cocktails include Mushroom & Oak, Titaura, Crimson Passion, Golden Orchard, The Tea Garden, Boston Bloom, Baklava Old Fashioned, Bitter Bloom, Spiked Milkshake, Midnight Malt and Berry & Brine. The non-alcoholic selection features Ruby Fizz, Baklava Brew, Tropical Herb Garden, Heatwave, Indigo Tropica, Paradise and Garden Mist.
Boston also recommends pairing its craft beer selection with dishes such as Classic Chicken Tikka, Nimboo Chicken Tikka and Nimbu Murgh Tikka. The smoky and tangy flavours of these preparations complement the beer selection.
Founded by Subbaiah, Preetham, Hem and Ashwin, Boston draws inspiration from vintage culture while embracing contemporary nightlife. The brand's vision focuses on character, experience, culture and lifestyle, aiming to create a destination that goes beyond food and beverages.
Sharing the idea behind the concept, the founding team said, "Boston was envisioned as more than just another place to eat, drink and party. We wanted to create a destination where every visit tells a different story. With five floors, each offering its own character and experience, Boston brings together the charm of a bygone era and the excitement of contemporary nightlife. Our vision is to build a space where people connect, celebrate and create memories. Ultimately, we want Boston to be remembered not just for the place it is, but for how it makes people feel."
With its five-floor layout, varied dining options and entertainment spaces, Boston aims to establish itself as a social and nightlife destination in Bengaluru's RR Nagar.
Published on November 7, 2026
Om Sweets has introduced its premium retail concept on Golf Course Road, Gurugram, expanding its presence in one of the city's prominent commercial and residential destinations. The new outlet brings together the brand's traditional Indian mithai, savouries and vegetarian food offerings in a contemporary setting.
The outlet caters to customers looking for everyday dining, festive purchases and gifting options under one roof. Beyond its range of Indian sweets, Om Sweets offers savoury preparations and a wider selection of vegetarian food, making it a destination for different occasions and dining preferences.
The new retail format reflects the changing expectations of urban consumers, who increasingly look for quality, variety and thoughtful presentation alongside familiar flavours. While the outlet offers a contemporary environment, it retains the traditional appeal that has shaped the brand's identity. Its Golf Course Road location also improves accessibility for residents and professionals in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Om Sweets' journey began in the early 1940s, when Shri Hari Chand Kathuria Ji started a family sweets business. Following Partition, the family rebuilt its business in India. In 1960, Shri Om Prakash Kathuria Ji established a shop in Arjun Nagar, Gurugram, laying the foundation for the brand's growth. Over the years, the business expanded its offerings and customer base, developing into an established food brand with a presence across Gurugram, Faridabad, Delhi, Sohna and Palwal.
Commenting on the launch, a spokesperson for Om Sweets said, “At Om Sweets, our focus has always been on serving food that people can associate with their everyday lives and special occasions. Mithai remains an important part of what we do, but our offering today extends to savouries and a wider range of vegetarian food. With our Golf Course Road outlet, we are bringing this variety to customers in a contemporary setting, making it convenient for them to explore our offerings for different occasions while continuing to enjoy the flavours they know and trust.”
With this launch, Om Sweets continues to expand its retail presence and introduce its broader food portfolio to a new customer base. The outlet brings together the brand's established culinary offerings and evolving retail format, catering to everyday meals, celebrations and gifting occasions.
By Hariharan U
Wendy's India has introduced five globally inspired burger flavours under its new campaign, 'The Great Burger Scam', with prices starting at ₹59. Launched in November 2026, the range brings international flavour profiles to the value burger segment, offering both vegetarian and chicken options priced between ₹59 and ₹99.
The new selection features five flavours: Chipotle, Chimichurri, Korean, Teriyaki and Makhani. The range combines smoky, herbaceous, sweet and savoury profiles with a familiar Indian-inspired option, giving customers a wider choice beyond conventional value burger offerings.
The campaign plays on the idea of a 'scam' by presenting a range of distinct flavour experiences at prices that may seem unexpectedly affordable. Wendy's positions the launch as an effort to challenge the perception that lower-priced burgers need to offer limited variety.
Commenting on the campaign, Mohit Mahajan, AVP – Marketing, Rebel Foods, said, "Consumers today are looking for more than just a good deal. They want variety, exciting flavours and experiences that feel worth trying. With 'The Great Burger Scam', we wanted to turn the usual value burger narrative on its head. Five distinct flavours, globally inspired choices and prices starting at ₹59, it almost sounds too good to be true! Through this campaign, we want to make flavour exploration accessible to everyone while bringing a little fun and surprise to the everyday burger experience."
The launch targets consumers, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, who are interested in exploring new food options while keeping spending in check. By bringing flavours associated with different cuisines into an affordable format, Wendy's aims to make experimentation more accessible to everyday burger customers.
The campaign also adds to the brand's efforts to differentiate its offering in India's competitive quick-service restaurant market, where value pricing and menu variety remain important considerations for consumers.
The new burgers are available at Wendy's India dine-in restaurants and through online delivery platforms.
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