Top 10 Indian Destinations for Foodie Dads

If you are the baby of a foodie dad, then like me, you are most likely to bump into him in the kitchen for a midnight snack. When passing by the kitchen, you find your adorable man fearlessly interrupting mom’s cooking, insisting on adding his chosen flavors and secret ingredients! And most Sundays are a grand feast because the man of the house proudly becomes the King of the kitchen. And if he may not be a gourmet cook he most definitely is a connoisseur of food, which implies that the cards are still in your favor, because he will frequently take you out to the new restaurants he discovered and make you try unique dishes.

Ah!  God bless foodie dads! So this father’s day, what better way to bond with your foodie dad than to take him on an extraordinary culinary journey where you both can happily float in the savor of good food. 

Kochi

God’s Own Country is not just beautiful but has a wide variety of food to offer as well – from the traditional thali served on a banana leaf (with various veggies, aviyal and rice) to snacks such as puttu, idiyappam and stew, not to mention beef fry and porota – you will find all this and more in Kochi.

Ahmedabad

Babies of Vegetarian dads, rejoice! Your lovely dad will find a wide variety of absolutely delicious fare in Ahmedabad – vada pav, daal vada, chole puri…Head to Manek Chowk or Khau Gali, where Jasuben’s Old Pizza is a legend. Off springs of Meat-lover dads need not fear; just take him to Bhatiyar Gully for chicken kebabs and mutton samosas.

​Jaipur

The Pink City with its beautiful havelis and bustling markets is a treat for the senses. Jaipur’s most famous street offering is the hot and spicy pyaaz ki kachori, which is available at most mithai and namkeen shops. Make daddy taste yummy kathi rolls and tandoori tikkas as well as creamy lassi and kulfis.

Hyderabad

Biryani and Hyderabad have almost become synonymous. Other delicacies include the delectable haleem (especially during Ramzan), seekh kebabs and chaakna (a spicy stew). The paani puri in the Nizam city is also quite popular.

Amritsar

Be prepared to come back a few kilos heavier from Amritsar! From authentic dhaba fare (Kesar da Dhaba is the best) to Amritsari kulchas, from saatpuda to savoury moong dal laddoos, the city is a foodie’s delight. Make sure dad doesn’t miss the piping hot jalebis from Gurdas Ram or thick lassi with cream on top at Kesar.

​Lucknow

Known for its traditional Awadhi fare, Lucknow is a great city to explore for cheap, street food. Tunde ke kebab made with minced lamb is an authentic delicacy as is the typical biryani from the city. Chai-samosa is another favourite,  as are the sweet lassi, rabri and kulfi.

Mumbai

You cannot visit Mumbai and not notice the ubiquitous vada pav. This spicy bread and potato fritter combination is the city’s staple snack-on-the-go. Make dad savour the pav bhaji with a generous dollop of butter. The chaat is also worth sampling, with the paani puri taking pride of place.

Kolkata

The Bengalis love for food is legendary. And Kolkata’s streets don’t disappoint – make dad relish the spicy jhaal muri and puchkas and then head to one of the sweet shops to cool his fiery tongue with rasgullas and sandesh. Other must-try items are the river fish (hilsa and bhetki) in mustard as well as any sweet made from nolen gur (date palm jaggery).

Goa

The party capital of India has a wide variety when it comes to food since Goa is a major tourist hotspot. Pamper dad’s taste buds with authentic fish curry and rice, Goan sausage and pao, vindaloo and sorpotel at several beach shacks as well as at popular restaurants such as Mum’s Kitchen and Martin’s Corner. Don’t forget to make him the taste lip smacking feni – a fermented drink made from cashew fruit.

Delhi

The capital city of India takes the top spot when it comes to being a foodie destination. Delhi wins hands down with its innumerable offerings in Chandni Chowk and Bengali Market. Dad will take immense delight in tasting the dahi bhalle, golgappe and papdi chaat, not to mention a visit to the Daulat ki Chaat outlet. And of course the numerous halwais dish up some amazing sweets such as gajar ka halwa and jalebi.

So which city are you headed to pamper darling daddy’s appetite on fathers day?  Check out MakeMyTrip’s holiday packages, #travelwithdad and book your flight or train tickets today and go on a delicious food safari!