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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 Hariharan U
Published on April 10, 2026
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway brings the bold and rustic flavours of western Tamil Nadu to the city with its latest culinary showcase, Flavours of Kongunadu, hosted at High Ultra Lounge.
Celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Kongunadu, the experience highlights a cuisine known for its robust spices, earthy ingredients, and deeply rooted agrarian traditions. The showcase offers guests an opportunity to explore flavours that are both hearty and intensely satisfying.
Curated by Chef Gopinath, the menu brings together a thoughtful mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. Highlights include Kongu Mushroom Milagu Fry and Karuveppilai Baby Potato Roast, alongside signature dishes such as Mutton Kola Urundai and Pallipalayam Chicken Fry, each reflecting the authentic taste and character of the region.
Complementing the food is a curated selection of gin-based cocktails designed to enhance the flavour profile of the cuisine. Creations such as Pepper Leaf Gin Smash, Curry Leaf Gin Fizz, Spiced Tamarind Gin Sour, and Smoked Botanical Gin Tonic add a contemporary edge to the traditional spread.
Set on the 31st floor, High Ultra Lounge offers sweeping views of the Bengaluru skyline, pairing the culinary journey with a vibrant, high-energy ambience that transitions seamlessly from sunset to late evening.
With its blend of regional authenticity and elevated dining, Flavours of Kongunadu presents a unique opportunity for guests to experience the essence of Tamil Nadu’s western region in a contemporary rooftop setting.
In a strategic move to align with evolving urban consumer preferences, Brigade Hospitality has relaunched its flagship bakery brand, The Baking Company (TBC), introducing a refreshed concept focused on quality, convenience, and contemporary design.
Currently operating at prominent locations including the World Trade Center and The Woodrose, the brand continues to position itself within high-end commercial and lifestyle spaces. Strengthening its presence, a third outlet is set to open later this month at Brigade Tech Gardens, with three additional outlets planned across Bengaluru within the year.
The relaunch reflects a conscious effort to reimagine the brand for today’s fast-paced, quality-conscious consumers. With a strong emphasis on freshness and accessibility, The Baking Company aims to seamlessly integrate into everyday urban routines while maintaining a premium positioning.
“The Baking Company holds a special place in our portfolio, and this relaunch reflects our effort to reimagine the brand for today’s fast-paced, quality-conscious consumer. With a strong focus on freshness, convenience, and design, we aim to create a bakery experience that fits seamlessly into everyday urban life,” said Gurmeet Singh.
The menu has been curated to cater to diverse tastes, offering a wide range of bite-sized savouries, desserts, and beverages. Guests can expect an assortment of sandwiches, sliders, doughnuts, macarons, tartlets, and gourmet cakes. In line with changing consumer preferences, the brand is also expanding its focus on healthier options, incorporating fresh ingredients and select superfoods.
Operationally, the brand leverages a central kitchen model supported by a hub-and-spoke distribution system, ensuring consistency in quality, food safety, and efficiency across all outlets. This structured approach positions The Baking Company for scalable growth while maintaining product integrity.
With this relaunch, Brigade Hospitality blends the familiarity of a well-loved brand with a modern, forward-looking vision. As the brand expands its footprint, it aims to establish itself as a preferred urban bakery destination for India’s evolving consumer base.
By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Tipsy Tiger Garden Bar in Mumbai is currently hosting a Korean Food Festival, bringing the vibrant and bold flavours of Korean cuisine to the spotlight. The limited-time menu celebrates comfort food with a modern twist, inspired by the growing popularity of Korean dishes around the world.
As part of the festival, the restaurant has introduced two special additions that stand out for their flavour and presentation. The Big Bowl Ramen is a highlight, created as an oversized and filling dish for those who enjoy generous portions. Known as one of the biggest ramen bowls in Mumbai, it offers a hearty and shareable experience that adds a fun element to dining.
For those looking for something more indulgent, the Cheese Baked Ramen offers a rich and satisfying option. This oven-baked dish comes layered with gooey cheese and bold flavours, delivering a comforting and decadent experience. With only 10 portions prepared each day, it also adds a sense of exclusivity to the menu.
To go along with the food, the bar features eight beers on tap, including a seasonal mango cider that brings a fresh and fruity balance to the rich dishes. The combination of bold flavours and refreshing drinks adds to the overall appeal of the festival.
With its focus on flavour, portion size, and limited-time offerings, the Korean Food Festival at Tipsy Tiger Garden Bar creates a dining experience that is both enjoyable and memorable.
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