Numerous iconic food joints in Tier II and III cities have been dishing out their specialities for decades. Forbes India highlights a selection of them, most of which remain exclusive to their respective cities despite the popularity
Iconic food joints in Tier II and III cities have been dishing out their specialities for decades
What’s coming next could spark a debate, but here goes—Mumbai has chaat stalls, but the chaat is nowhere as tasty as the ones in Varanasi or Lucknow. Bengaluru has outlets selling momos, but they aren’t as remarkable as those you can find in Guwahati. Delhi has restaurants and small outlets selling kachoris, but they just don’t have the ‘ahh’ factor that you feel after eating kachoris in Jaipur.
India’s smaller cities and towns are bustling with iconic food joints that the locals swear by, and tourists can just not miss. Most of these places have a rich legacy, with multiple generations of the proprietor’s family serving up distinctive delicacies to customers of their region. Many of these food joints, while gaining local and even national popularity, have chosen not to chase the allure of expansion, and remain exclusive to their hometowns.
There are many such iconic food joints around the country, based in tier 2 and 3 cities. Forbes India catches up with a handful of them that are loved by locals, celebrities, politicians and influencers alike:
Johny Hot Dog, Madhya Pradesh
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