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Indian food absolutely does not need anybody's stamp of approval. But when it comes to competitive fine dining rankings, recognition matters, and India’s climbing up. At the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 ceremony in Hong Kong, India landed two entries in the top 50: Masque at number 15 and Prateek Sadhu's Himalayan-foothills restaurant Naar at number 30.
Masque also took home the Art of Hospitality Award – the first time an Indian brand has secured that title on the World's 50 Best platform. Seven India-led restaurants featured across the extended list of 51-100 extended list too.
Masque
Ranked #15
Housed in a former textile mill in Mumbai's Mahalaxmi, Masque was founded by Aditi Dugar in 2016 on the premise of a 10-course tasting-menu-only experience, at a time when that format barely existed in India. With a focus on perfecting the textures of modern Indian cuisine, it’s now been named the Best Restaurant in India for the fifth time. The hospitality award, though, signals that world-class warmth and world-class cooking can come from the same kitchen.
How to reserve a Masque table: Call or WhatsApp +91 98190 69222 between noon and 8 pm, or email bookings@masquerestaurant.com.
Timings: Tues-Sun at 7pm for dinner, 12:30pm-2:30pm on Sun only for lunch
Address: Unit G3, Laxmi Woollen Mills, Shakti Mills Lane, off Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400011. Valet parking available.
Naar
Ranked #30
Naar’s arguably got a wilder story. Himachal Pradesh’s Kasauli, a small hill station and town in the foothills between Chandigarh and Shimla, made its debut on the 1-50 rankings after being ranked 66th last year, one of just three areas appearing in the 1-50 list for the very first time. On a list long dominated by Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore, that’s very remarkable. They switch out menus just six times a year!
How to reserve a Naar table: Visit their website which will take you to a WhatsApp bot, call +91 8800422053, or email reservations@restaurantnaar.com.
Timings: Will be agreed upon with the restaurant in 48 hours upon inquiry.
Address: Amaya Resort, VPO Darwa, Sub Tehsil Kishangarh, Kasauli, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173206. A 90-minute car ride from Chandigarh Airport.