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Which city has the most Indian restaurants in the world? ›

That wasn't enough to top this list however, as it's actually Valencia in Spain that serves up the greatest number of Indian restaurants per person. Potentially a surprising top spot for some, but with 425 restaurants serving Indian cuisine in the city, you can't argue with the numbers!

The first Indian restaurant was the Kohinoor which opened in 1943 on Mill Road.

The first purely Indian restaurant was the Hindoostanee Coffee House, which opened in 1810 near Portman Square in London's Mayfair area. The owner of the restaurant was a fascinating character who served in the army of the East India Company as a trainee surgeon.

London has more Indian restaurants than Mumbai or Delhi.

Luxury Maldives resort, Jumeirah Vittaveli, is celebrating the second anniversary of its Swarna restaurant with a 15 course Indian tasting menu. Named 'Gold at Swarna', the impressive meal comes in at a record breaking $2,000 a head.

It really began with the British, resident in India during the 18^th and 19^th centuries. They lumped together many Indian dishes and adapted them to suit their own requirements, under the heading of curry.

Following World War II, curry became even more popular in Britain owing to the large number of immigrants from South Asia. Curry has become an integral part of British cuisine, so much so that, since the late 1990s, chicken tikka masala has been referred to as "a true British national dish".

Discover the 4000-year-old Baigan Curry, a historical dish from the Harappan civilization, featuring aubergine, ginger, turmeric.

Which city is No 1 for food in India? ›

Delhi: The Food Capital of India

Delhi's street food is legendary, from the tangy Chaat and Chhole Bhature to the creamy Butter Chicken. Must-try spots include Parathe Wali Gali for stuffed parathas, Chandni Chowk for Kallu Nihari's delightful nihari, and Rajinder Da Dhaba for galouti kebabs.

According to Zomato's year-end consumer trends report, Delhi has the highest number of restaurants among major cities, with nearly 16,000 eateries.

The biggest restaurant city is San Francisco, with 39.3 restaurants per 10,000 households; it's al...

Delhi: The Food Capital of India

Delhi's street food is legendary, from the tangy Chaat and Chhole Bhature to the creamy Butter Chicken. Must-try spots include Parathe Wali Gali for stuffed parathas, Chandni Chowk for Kallu Nihari's delightful nihari, and Rajinder Da Dhaba for galouti kebabs.