(Top L-R) Amritsari kulcha, Dal Makhni, (Bottom L-R) Phirni and Dosa / tasteatlas.com

The Top 100 Indian Dishes of 2025 have been revealed by the internationally recognized food guide TasteAtlas, with vegetarian staples occupying the top three spots. 

The ranking, based on verified user ratings and expert reviews, highlights the depth and diversity of India’s regional cuisines — from Amritsar’s kulchas to Hyderabad’s biryanis.

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Here are the top 10 dishes from the list:

Ranked No. 1, Butter Garlic Naan—the soft, tandoor-baked flatbread brushed with butter or ghee and topped with minced garlic—earned a rating of 4.7. The guide describes it as “a traditional flatbread and one of the most popular versions of naan,” best enjoyed with curries like butter chicken, dal makhani, and shahi paneer.

At No. 2, Amritsari Kulcha from Punjab’s holy city of Amritsar shares the same 4.7 rating. The crispy, stuffed flatbread filled with potatoes, onions, and paneer is “a staple food in Amritsar, with almost every shop in the city sizzling with the sound of kulchas baked in large tandoor ovens,” TasteAtlas notes.

Parotta, the layered, flaky flatbread popular in South India, ranks third with a 4.6 rating. Usually served with spicy curries or shredded into kothu parotta, it remains a street food favorite across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

In fourth place is Delhi’s world-famous Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), rated 4.5. The dish, which originated in the 1950s at the legendary Moti Mahal restaurant, was created “when cooks combined leftover marinade juices with tomatoes and butter,” giving birth to one of India’s most iconic exports.

Sharing the same rating at No. 5 is Hyderabadi Biryani, known for its rich aroma and slow-cooked dum preparation. TasteAtlas highlights the dish’s Persian influence and its “unique process of cooking raw rice and raw meat together with exotic spices.”

Tandoori Chicken, another Moti Mahal creation, takes the sixth spot with a 4.4 rating. The marinated chicken, cooked in a clay tandoor, is celebrated for its smoky flavor and vibrant color.

Dal Tadka, the comforting lentil stew from North India, ranks seventh, praised for its spiced tadka tempering and hearty flavor.

In eighth place, the Masala Dosa from South India—a crispy rice-lentil pancake stuffed with spiced potatoes—continues to symbolize India’s breakfast culture.

Delhi’s favorite street food, Chole Bhature, takes the ninth position, recognized as a “hearty and flavorful combination of spicy chickpeas and deep-fried bread.”

Rounding off the top ten is Phirni, the creamy rice pudding from Punjab, served chilled in earthen bowls and garnished with nuts and saffron—a festive staple that reflects India’s sweet traditions.

With over 18,000 audience ratings collected — of which more than 13,600 were validated for authenticity—the TasteAtlas list emphasizes the growing seriousness with which global diners engage with Indian cuisine.

The 2025 rankings reaffirm India’s culinary prominence. The country was placed 12th among the world’s best cuisines in the 2024–25 TasteAtlas global list, while four Indian dishes—including Butter Chicken (No. 29) and Hyderabadi Biryani (No. 31)—featured among the 100 Best Dishes in the World.

TasteAtlas’s methodology filters out automated and biased votes, giving higher weight to verified “knowledgeable” reviewers. The latest list, with vegetarian flatbreads dominating the top spots, reflects both India’s deep-rooted regional traditions and its evolving global palate.

The Top 100 Indian Dishes of 2025 have been revealed by the internationally recognized food guide TasteAtlas, with vegetarian staples occupying the top three spots. 

The ranking, based on verified user ratings and expert reviews, highlights the depth and diversity of India’s regional cuisines — from Amritsar’s kulchas to Hyderabad’s biryanis.

Here are the top 10 dishes from the list:

Ranked No. 1, Butter Garlic Naan—the soft, tandoor-baked flatbread brushed with butter or ghee and topped with minced garlic—earned a rating of 4.7. The guide describes it as “a traditional flatbread and one of the most popular versions of naan,” best enjoyed with curries like butter chicken, dal makhani, and shahi paneer.

At No. 2, Amritsari Kulcha from Punjab’s holy city of Amritsar shares the same 4.7 rating. The crispy, stuffed flatbread filled with potatoes, onions, and paneer is “a staple food in Amritsar, with almost every shop in the city sizzling with the sound of kulchas baked in large tandoor ovens,” TasteAtlas notes.

Parotta, the layered, flaky flatbread popular in South India, ranks third with a 4.6 rating. Usually served with spicy curries or shredded into kothu parotta, it remains a street food favorite across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

In fourth place is Delhi’s world-famous Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), rated 4.5. The dish, which originated in the 1950s at the legendary Moti Mahal restaurant, was created “when cooks combined leftover marinade juices with tomatoes and butter,” giving birth to one of India’s most iconic exports.

Sharing the same rating at No. 5 is Hyderabadi Biryani, known for its rich aroma and slow-cooked dum preparation. TasteAtlas highlights the dish’s Persian influence and its “unique process of cooking raw rice and raw meat together with exotic spices.”

Tandoori Chicken, another Moti Mahal creation, takes the sixth spot with a 4.4 rating. The marinated chicken, cooked in a clay tandoor, is celebrated for its smoky flavor and vibrant color.

Dal Tadka, the comforting lentil stew from North India, ranks seventh, praised for its spiced tadka tempering and hearty flavor.

In eighth place, the Masala Dosa from South India—a crispy rice-lentil pancake stuffed with spiced potatoes—continues to symbolize India’s breakfast culture.

Delhi’s favorite street food, Chole Bhature, takes the ninth position, recognized as a “hearty and flavorful combination of spicy chickpeas and deep-fried bread.”

Rounding off the top ten is Phirni, the creamy rice pudding from Punjab, served chilled in earthen bowls and garnished with nuts and saffron—a festive staple that reflects India’s sweet traditions.

With over 18,000 audience ratings collected — of which more than 13,600 were validated for authenticity—the TasteAtlas list emphasizes the growing seriousness with which global diners engage with Indian cuisine.

The 2025 rankings reaffirm India’s culinary prominence. The country was placed 12th among the world’s best cuisines in the 2024–25 TasteAtlas global list, while four Indian dishes—including Butter Chicken (No. 29) and Hyderabadi Biryani (No. 31)—featured among the 100 Best Dishes in the World.

TasteAtlas’s methodology filters out automated and biased votes, giving higher weight to verified “knowledgeable” reviewers. The latest list, with vegetarian flatbreads dominating the top spots, reflects both India’s deep-rooted regional traditions and its evolving global palate.