The Indian Restaurant Awards 2016 Felicitates Industry Talent
The Indian Restaurant Awards 2016 Felicitates Industry Talent

“In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can” Nikos Kazantzakis

Taking the above quote into consideration, many individuals, organisations and entities set their future professional voyage on one single aspect ‘Belief’.Under the food and hospitality sector, numerous brands toil hard enough in order to gain customer loyalty and fame. Motivation is one of the key drivers that refuels these brands time to time. The Indian Restaurant Awards 2016, sponsored by Cremica, took an opportunity to recognise the persistent hard work of brands co-existing under the hospitality sector. The flamboyant event was held on the evening of August 2016 to acknowledge the contribution of market leaders and innovators from the Restaurant fraternity. Organised by Franchise India and judged by leading business experts including Ms. Ritu Marya, Editor-in-Chief of the group, these awards were the perfect opportunity to showcase awardees’ outstanding success in the industry, as they received national recognition and widespread media coverage with the partners.

In the last five years, Indian Restaurant Congress and Awards has become the authority and the final word when it comes to food and beverages in the country. This event was attended by top names of the industry. Some of the top most attendees spotted at the IRC awards included, Celebrity Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, AD Singh, MD, Olive Bar & Kitchen, Leena Singh of Ashima Leena, Sahil Malik, MD, Da Milano and Priyank Sukhija, who has become one of the most talked restaurateur in Delhi. The prestigious brands that were a part of the evening included Burger King, Mrs. Bector’s Food Specialties Ltd., Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., K Hospitality Corp., Select CityWalk, Lazeez Affaire Groups amongst other.

“When it comes to PAN India, you need to be traditional with that WOW thing” Harpal Singh Sokhi, Celebrity Chef

“We are overwhelmed by the response from the industry and take this opportunity to congratulate the top awardees” Ritu Marya, Franchise India

The list of categories and awardees are as follows:

Categories Awardees
Best Regional Café Of The Year - North Cafe Delhi Heights
Best Regional Café Of The Year - West The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Most Innovative Tea Café of the Year Tea Trails - Zone8 Tea World
Best Regional Bakery and Confectionary Chain of The Year - South JUST BAKE
Best Regional Home Baker of the Year Chocotarian by Surbhi Jain
Best Regional Home Chef of the Year Ms. Smita Sabharwal; Director; Arshiya Food Works Private Limited
Best Regional Bakery and Confectionary Chain Of The Year - North L'Opera - French Bakery Private Limited
Best Regional Bakery and Confectionary Chain Of The Year - West KABHI B
Best Regional QSR Chain of the Year - East THE TEA JUNCTION
Best Regional QSR Chain of the Year - West Wok Express
Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year (Small Town) - East HOT LIPS
Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year (Small Town) - West Zucchini
Best Regional Debutant Restaurant of the Year - North PIALI "THE CURRY BISTRO"
Best Regional Debutant Restaurant of the Year - West Glocal Junction
Best Regional Debutant Restaurant of the Year - South Free Flow - Traffic Bar
Best Regional QSR Chain of the Year - North Wendy's India
Best Regional Indian Cuisine Standalone Restaurant of the Year Gulati Restaurant
Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year- North SET’Z
Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year - East Sonartori
Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year - West Wah!Marathi Restaurant
Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year - South Green Theory
Best Regional Restaurant Chain of the Year - West Bombay Blue
Best Regional Indian Cuisine Restaurant Chain of the Year - North Biryani Blues
Best Regional Indian Cuisine Restaurant Chain of the Year - West Copper Chimney
Best Regional Chinese Cuisine Restaurant of the Year - North Zen Restaurant
Best Regional Chinese Cuisine Restaurant of the Year - East Buddha Bites S Private Limited
Best Regional Chinese Cuisine Restaurant of the Year - West China Bistro
Best Regional Thai Restaurant of the Year EGO THAI
Best Regional Pan - Asian Restaurant of the Year THE ORIENT
Best Regional Mexican Cuisine Restaurant of the Year HABANERO HYDERABAD
Best Regional Debutant Standalone Restro-Bar of the Year Gastronomica Kitchen & Bar
Best Regional Fine Dining Standalone Restaurant of the Year - West MAHESH LUNCH HOME
Best Regional Fine Dine Hotel Restaurant - North Zerruco
Best Regional Fine Dine Hotel Restaurant - West Jyran - Tandoor Dining & Lounge
Best Regional Fine Dine Hotel Restaurant - South THE GREAT KABAB FACTORY
Best Regional Fine Dining Standalone Restaurant of the Year - North Mystique Melange by Cherish
Best Regional Fine Dining Standalone Restaurant of the Year - East AFRAA LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
Best Highway Restaurant of the Year Sky Waltz Cafe
Best Dim-Sum Restaurant Chain of the Year Wow Momo Foods Private Limited
Best American/ American Style Diner in India Chili's
Best Healthy and Diet Food Restaurant of the Year AJA Fresh, Grilled & Healthy
Best Theme Based Restaurant of the Year The Bar Stock Exchange
Restaurant with Outstanding ambience and interiors Award of the Year FIO COOKHOUSE & BAR
Best Mobile Food/ Food Truck of the Year Bombay Food Truck
Best Regional Food Court Of the Year - North Select Citywalk
Best Regional Food Court Of the Year - East QUEST MALL
Best Regional Food Court Of the Year - West INORBIT - Malad
Best Regional Gastro-Pub of the Year OFFICE OFFICE
Best Regional Restro-Bar of the Year -North Lord of the Drinks Chamber
Best Regional Restro-Bar of the Year - West THE IRISH HOUSE
Restro-Bar with Outstanding ambience and interior Award of the Year Imperfecto
Best Regional Kitchen Equipment Manufacturer and Supplier of the Year Middleby Celfrost Innovations Private Limited
Best Emerging Regional Restro-Bar Chain of the Year My Bar
Best Service Provider of the Year DS Spiceco Private Limited
Best Hotel Management Institute of the Year WELCOMGROUP GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION
Most Innovative Packaged Drink of the Year Raw Pressery
Best Caterer of the Year Foodlink Banquets & Catering India Private Limited
Best Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year Eleven Course
Best Restro-Bar with Live Events LANTERNS KITCHEN and BAR
Best Ice-Cream Parlour Of The Year Giani
Best Customer Service by a Café in 2016 Dunkin Donuts
Best Menu R&D and Innovative Cullinarians Award 2016 Burger King India Private Limited
Best Creative Concept Award of the Year DLF CyberHub
Best National Gastro-Pub of the Year Lord of the Drinks
Business Growth Award 2016 FAASOS
Editor's Choice Award - Best Multi-Cuisine Café of the Year Cafe Hawkers
Best National Restro-Bar of the Year Social
Most Efficient Food Delivery Services of the Year Swiggy
Best Debutant Chain of the Year Broaster Chicken
Best Customer Service by Restaurant in 2016 DOMINO'S PIZZA
Best Emerging QSR Chain of the Year Carl's Jr.
Best National Bakery and Confectionary Chain of The Year M/s. MONGINIS FOODS Private Limited
Best National Café Of The Year Café Coffee Day
Best National QSR Chain of the Year KFC India
Best Pastry/Bakery Chef of the Year Chef Amit Sinha; Executive Chef; L'Opera - French Bakery Private Limited
Best Debutant Restaurateurs of the Year Mr. Gundeep Singh & Mr. Jaideep Singh Anand; Owners;Tamasha
Regional Restaurateur of the Year Mr. Manik Kapoor; Executive Director; Dhaba By Claridges
Young Restaurateur of the Year Mr. Bhanu Nehra; Founder & Owner; Office Office & Janpath Grill House
Best Indian Restaurant Consultant and Business Mentor of the Year Chef Saby
Best Chef of the Year Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi; Celebrity Chef and Director; Turban Tadka Hospitality Private Limited
Restaurateur of the Year Mr. Priyank Sukhija; Owner; Lazeez Affaire Group
Best Food App of the Year Zomato
Best Regional Restro-Bar of the Year- South Social
Best Regional Restaurant Chain of the Year - South Saravana Bhavan
 
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