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Bengaluru ranked 13th among global food cities
NDTV Food··10 Jun
Bengaluru has been ranked 13th in Time Out's World's Best Cities for Food 2026 list, according to NDTV Food. The ranking was based on a survey of more than 24,000 locals globally and a panel of experts, making Bengaluru the only Indian city in the top 20.
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What It Means For You
- Bengaluru diners may see more global attention on neighbourhood restaurants, cafes and experimental menus.
- Food tourism can support hospitality jobs, but rising popularity can also push prices up in already crowded districts.
- The ranking validates both classic local food and the city's newer cosmopolitan dining culture.
What's Happening
- Time Out ranked Bengaluru 13th in its World's Best Cities for Food 2026 list.
- Bengaluru was the only Indian city in the top 20.
- The city scored strongly with locals, receiving an 82 percent quality rating.
A Changing Food Map
- Bengaluru's food identity now spans traditional South Indian staples, startup-era cafes, craft beverages and global restaurants.
- Neighbourhoods such as Indiranagar and Koramangala have become visible dining hubs.
- Global rankings can shape tourism, investment and media attention, but they capture only part of a city's food life.
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