This edit is for food lovers who believe the road to the heart is always through food. India’s iconic food destination promises unforgettable bites and love.
Wedding Affair welcomes you to the nectar of culinary creations, where love at first bite is not just a metaphor; it is a moment dipped in the incomparable condiments. The road to the heart is always through the stomach, and romantic candlelit dinners? Well, they are a little overrated. This is your culinary odyssey, where you slurp up mouthwatering delights and walk every corner of the city just to relish the new delicacies and street food. And don’t forget to fall in love at the first bite with food (and don’t forget your partner!)
Do you know what true food lovers’ love language is? Trying the food together because romance does taste better when shared. So, ditch the touristy traps of fancy restaurants and cafes. The real food lives in the essence of the city– in its lanes, corners and the chaos.
Wedding Affair has deliciously curated an epicurean surprise for you. Let’s begin this romantic food destination trail.
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Varanasi
Best Known For: Bhang Thandai
At Assi Ghat, time slows down with the flowing Ganga blending devotion with decadent delights for food lovers. The only permanence you seek is here in the stolen sunrise on the banks, paired with a streaming plate of kachori sabzi from the lanes behind. Kundan from Raanjhanaa was right when he described Varanasi as a place one can never get over– its lanes, food, divinity and of course the love. ‘Phir uthenge kisi din Ganga kinare, damru bajane ko, unhi Banaras ki galiyo mai daud jane ko’, and with this, not forgetting to take the street food along.
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Each turn, each alley whispers devotion and hides melt-in-the-mouth delights soaked in tradition. Start your morning here with kachori sabze near Assi Ghat, followed by a tall glass of creamy lassi at Blue Lassi Shop and bhaang thandai. Walk hand-in-hand through Vishwanath Gali, nibbling on tamatar chaat and end with malaiyyo. In this ancient city, love does taste timeless.
Amritsar
Best Known For: Amritsari Kulcha
Amritsar is the home to the world’s largest free kitchen, the langar at Sri Harminder Sahib (Golden Temple). The meal here is grace served with ghee and utmost love. Sit cross-legged next to your partner in this divine place, share dal, roti and sabzi, and don’t forget the kadha prasad, the non-negotiable. Pro Tip: Rub the warm ghee from the prasad onto your palms and face because that’s the best-kept secret for glow.
Beyond langar, indulge in the buttery delights of Amritsar’s kulcha near Hall Bazaar and the legendary dal makhani at Kesar Da Dhaba. This food destination wraps you in the warmth of faith and flavour.
Jaipur
Best Known For: Dal Bati Churma
The Pink City is where royalty teaches you to love. And the feast? Well, it is nothing short of king-sized. Order Laal Maas, the unapologetically fiery dish paired with bajra roti, an absolute delight for non-vegetarian food lovers. One just cannot miss the regional delights here. Try ker sangri and the comforting dal baati churma dripping in homemade ghee. You should not forget to leave some space for dessert because when a slice of syrupy ghevar comes, you cannot simply resist it. Whether dining at Choki Dhani or a beloved local eatery, Jaipur turns every meal into a regal affair served with warm hospitality. Padharo Mahre Des for a reason indeed.
Goa
Best Known For: Seafood
In Goa, the colour of love is blue. Party and love are a deadly combination here. And what makes this combination lethal? Fresh seafood paired with local cashew feni.
At the beach shacks in Baga and Colva, feast on prawn curry rice, recheado fish and butter garlic calamari. Let your love bubble up when you sip feni with your partner as the sun melts beautifully into the Arabian Sea. The perfect end to this delightful romance interlude is with layers of bebinca for dessert. Goa is not just a honeymoon destination. It is a flavourful celebration of love and freedom with your partner. After all, not all Goa trips are meant to be cancelled. At least, not this one!
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Lucknow
Best Known For: Kebabs
In Lucknow, both nawabs and kebabs beckon you to surrender. This food destination is a non-vegetarian paradise where the Awadhi cuisine seduces with subtle spices and slow cooking. When visiting Lucknow with your partner, try the non-negotiable galouti kebabs at Tunday Kababi paired with sheermal and fragrant Lucknowi Biryani. A truly finger-licking combination for food lovers. Here, every bite is poetry dipped in spices and layered with relishing batter. If your idea of romance is shared plates and lingering aromas, Lucknow is your own food destination.
Kolkata
Best Known For: Fish Thaali
When talking about Kolkata, rosogolla, sandesh and mishti doi deserve their fame, yes. But what about Kolkata’s fiery side with its unmatched street food? Equally irresistible for food lovers. One cannot miss the fish thaali here with all its spices, aromas and romance. Romance doubles when you share a cone of jhalmuri along the Hoogly. Share a bite of spicy puchkas at Vivekananda Park and grab a kathi roll from Park Street. In this city, sweetness and spice co-exist, much like love itself. Doesn’t it?
Delhi
Best Known For: Chaat
Talking about food destinations and not mentioning Delhi is a foodie sin. From street food to high-end culinary experiences, name it, and it’s here. But once you’re here, you will not find peace anywhere else. Because Dilli Dil Hai! It’s a vibe.
Food lovers, start your journey at Chandni Chowk for tangy chaat, wander to Paranth Wali Gali for stuffed Paranthas and indulge in fluffy chhole bhature at Sita Ram Diwan Chand. This food capital thrives on flavour explosions with all its chaos and boldness.
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These culinary honeymoon spots are unmissable for food lovers. Walk the lanes. Share the plates and laugh over the messy bites. Together, you can try something new because while the sunsets fade and hotel rooms change, the flavour of the perfect bite shared lingers forever. Love grows when explored. And trying food together? Unmatched.
FAQs
Question 1. Is street food safe for honeymoon travellers?
Yes, if you choose busy, popular vendors with high hygiene standards. Freshly prepared hot food at trusted spots ensures both safety and flavour.
Question 2. What are the examples of culinary tourism in India?
Food trails in Varanasi, langar experiences in Amritsar, kebab walks in Lucknow, seafood feasts in Goa and sweet tours in Kolkata are classic examples.
Question 3. Which is the culinary capital of India?
Delhi is widely regarded as the culinary capital due to its unmatched variety of regional, Mughlai and global cuisines.
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