FCIC 2023

Award Winners

Best Bakery of the Year (Non-Metro): Just Bake It

Best Café of the Year (Non-Metro): The Tulip Touch Café

Best Café of the Year (Vadodara): Times Café

Best Café of the Year (Mumbai): The Cookie Dough

Best Tea Café of the Year (Vadodara): WAGH BAKRI TEA LOUNGE

Best Tea Café of the Year (Ahmedabad): chai SHOP

Best Tea Café of the Year (Mumbai): WAGH BAKRI TEA LOUNGE

Best Bakery of the Year (Mumbai): Country Of Origin

Home Baker of the Year: Ms. Yakuta Abedin Khanwala, Proprietor, AF Desserts

Chocolatier of the Year: Chef Varun Inamdar

Best Emerging Food/Restaurant Consultants of the Year: Ms. Komal Sharma, Co-Founder & Director, O2 Business Solutions & Mr. Dheeraj Mohan, Co-Founder & Director, O2 Business Solutions

Best Restaurant Consultant/Food Service Consultant of the Year – West India: Mr. Jaideep Gupta, Founder Director, JAIDEEP AUROVINDO GUPTA Hospitality Consultants

Best Restaurant Consultant/Food Service Consultants of the Year (Gujarat): Mr. Suril Udeshi, Restaurant Consultant, SURIL UDESHI RESTAURANT CONSULTING & Ms. Chaitali Udeshi, Restaurant Consultant, SURIL UDESHI RESTAURANT CONSULTING

Pastry Chef of the Year:  Rachi Gupta

Executive Chef of the Year: Chef Arpit Macwan

Best Beverage Expert of the year: Ms. Sonal Holland, Master of Wine Founder Director, Soho Wine Consultants & Sonal Holland Wine Academy

Celebrity Chef of the Year: CHEF SHIPRA KHANNA, MasterChef India Season 2 Winner, Cookbook Author, TV Host/Producer & Consultant

Young Restaurateur of the Year- Female: Chef Niyati Rao, Partner & Head Chef, EKAA

Young Restaurateur of the Year- Male: Mr. Shaan Gidwani, Founder & Managing Director, Acapella Foods and Restaurants Pvt Ltd

Restaurateur of the Year- Female: Ms. Rachel Goenka, Founder and CEO, The Chocolate Spoon Company

Restaurateur of the Year – Male: Mr. Rakshay Dhariwal, Founder & Managing Director, Pass Code Hospitality Pvt. Ltd

Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry – Female: CHEF AMRITA RAICHAND, TV Host & Judge, Lifestyle Chef, India’s Cultural Ambassador, Tedx Speaker

Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry – Male: CHEF HEMANT OBEROI Founder, OB Hospitality and Hemant Oberoi Hospitality Goa Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi

Best POS System of the Year: BillBerry

Best Concept of the Year: Save Eat Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Most Innovative Menu-Beverage: Lord of the Drinks, Worli

Most Innovative Menu- Food: Anglo Indian Café

Best Food Styling & Presentation: Diablo

Best Emerging Bakery Chain of the Year: The Baker’s Dozen

Best Emerging Food Brand of the Year: BAR – Baker’s Artisanal Recipes

Best Emerging Superfoods Brand of the Year: Nei Native

Best Emerging Quick Service Restaurant Chain of the Year: Ajay’s Takeaway Food

 Best Emerging Food Tech of the Year: Zepper

Best Food Brand of the Year: Nestle Professional

Best Beverage Brand of the Year: Granules N Beans

Best Kitchen Equipment Brand of the Year: Janshakti Industries

Best Culinary School of the Year: AJEENKYA DY PATIL UNIVERSITY, Pune

Best Cold Chain Service Provider: Celcius Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd

Difference Maker of the Year: MOSKITRAPS

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Restaurant: Tandooriwala

Most Promising Franchise Brand – QSR: Biggies Burger

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Dessert Parlour: The Chocolate Room

Most Promising Franchise Brand- Ice Cream Parlour: Kamaths Ourtimes Ice Creams – Naturals

Best Food Kiosk of the Year: Delhi Chaap Express

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year (Mumbai): PomonaFood Tech

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year (Surat): Ravi’s Kitchen

Cloud Kitchen Serving the Best Healthy Food: FLAX – Healthy Living

Cloud Kitchen Serving the best Indian Cuisine: Behrouz Biryani

Cloud Kitchen Serving the best Foreign Cuisine: Oven Story Pizza

Cloud Kitchen with the most innovative Menu: Vegan Bay

Best Sweet Shop of the Year (Mumbai): Shree Gangour Sweets

Best Sweet Shop of the Year (Pune): Dadus Sweet Emporio

Best Caterer of the Year – WEST India: Catering Collective

Best Caterer of the Year (Goa): Fogueri Caterers

Best Caterer of the Year (Nashik): Tulip Hospitality

Best Pizzeria of the Year (Mumbai): Lil Gamby

Best Restro-Bar of the Year (Mumbai): Diablo

Best Restro-Bar of the Year (Pune): The Sassy Spoon

Best Sports Bar of the Year: The Irish House

Best Nightclub of the Year (Mumbai): Club Iguana

Best Nightclub of the Year (Goa): HAMMERZZ The Luxury Nightclub

Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain- West India: Tibb’s Frankie

Restaurant Serving the best Healthy Food (Mumbai): FiTToo Cafe

Best Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year: Kailash Parbat

Restaurant Serving the best Indian Cuisine: Copper Chimney

Restaurant Serving the best Indian Cuisine (Nagpur): Kasbaa Hill

Restaurant Serving the best Modern Indian Cuisine: ISHAARA

Restaurant Serving the best Foreign Cuisine: Poco Loco Tapas and Bar

Restaurant Serving the best Maharashtrian Cuisine: Mathura Pure Veg

Restaurant Serving the best North Indian Cuisine: Mulk

Restaurant Serving the best South Indian Cuisine: NANDRI – South Indian Café

Restaurant Serving the best World Cuisine: Arbre Café

Restaurant Serving the best Italian Cuisine: The BlueBop Café

Restaurant Serving the best Mexican Cuisine: Prelude Restaurant

Restaurant Serving the best Mediterranean Cuisine: RAKi Goa

Restaurant Serving the best European Cuisine: Juliette Ristorante & Bar

Restaurant Serving the best American Cuisine: Mad Over Chicken

Restaurant Serving the best Chinese Cuisine: China House

Restaurant Serving the best Pan-Asian Cuisine: Goma

Restaurant having the best Thali (Mumbai): Hotel Bhagat Tarachand

Best Seafood Experience (Mumbai): Mahesh Lunch Home

Best Seafood Experience (Goa): Copperleaf Restaurant, Goa

Restaurant Serving the best Street Food: Maa Anjani Pav Bhaji Center

Restaurant Serving the best Bengali Cuisine: AAHARE KOLKATA

Restaurant Serving the best Greek Cuisine: Thalassa Greek Taverna

Restaurant Serving the best Korean Cuisine: Sun & Moon Korean Restaurant

Restaurant Serving the best Multi Cuisine: Autobahn – The Smart Restaurant

Restaurant Serving the Best Dim Sums: Pa Pa Ya

Best Newcomer- Restaurant: White Plate By Chef Jason

Best Newcomer- Restaurant (Mumbai): Bloom Cafèa

Best Newcomer- Restaurant (Ahmedabad): Megma Restaurant & Banquets

Best Newcomer- Restaurant (Goa): BENO

Best Newcomer- Restaurant (Vadodara): Hoppers- Restrocafe & Sports Arena

Best Newcomer- Cloud Kitchen (Mumbai): Mediterranea

Best Newcomer- Cloud Kitchen (Pune): Cupameal Foods

Best Newcomer- QSR: JOSHH

Best Newcomer- QSR (Mumbai): SHAWARMA HOUSE EXPRESS

Best Newcomer- Café: The Tulip Touch Cafe

Best Newcomer- Café (Mumbai): Ananda Cafe, Aum Guru Hospitality

Best Newcomer- Café (Ahmedabad): Palatables The Cafe

Best Newcomer- Bakery: Dohiti Bakehouse

Best Newcomer- Bakery (Mumbai): All the Jazz luxury bakes

Best Newcomer- Bakery (Pune): AMATAZ

Best Newcomer – Restro-Bar (Mumbai): Loci and Toot Cafe and Bar

Best Newcomer-Nightclub (Mumbai): someplace else Mumbai

Best Newcomer- Dessert Parlour (Mumbai): The Pink Rosette

Best Design – Restaurant: Pink Wasabi

Best Design (Restro-Bar): Silly

Best Design (Nightclub): Dragonfly Experience

Best Design (Café): Grandmama’s Café

Best Design (Food Court): Infiniti Mall, Malad

Most Hygeinic & Safe Restaurant: The Castle

Best Customer Experience – Restaurant: Jagdish World Cuisine Restaurant

Best Customer Experience (Restro-Bar): On Toes

Best Customer Experience – Caterer: The Gourmet Kitchen & Studio

Best Customer Experience- Bakery: The Bread Bar

Best Customer Experience – Café: Bombay to Barcelona Library Café

Best Customer Experience- Food Court: NESCO FOODS – INDIC & DAILY DELI

Best Customer Experience – Ice Cream Parlour: Shahi Durbar Ice Cream Factory

Best Customer Experience- Sweet Shop: Shree Gangour Sweets

Best Rooftop Restaurant- WEST India: Paasha

Best Sweet Shop of the Year- WEST INDIA: Haldiram’s

Best Luxury Dining Experience- WEST INDIA: White Plate By Chef Jason

Best Highway Restaurant of the Year: Kamats

Best Restaurant of the Year- WEST India: The Table

Best Dessert Parlour of the Year: The Chocolate Room

Best Ice-Cream Parlour of the Year: Kamaths Ourtimes Ice Creams – Naturals

Lounge with the best Live Music Experience – WEST India: V LOUNGE & DECK By Touch Of Class

Microbrewery with the best Live Music Experience – WEST India: The Brewery

Best Rooftop Bar – WEST INDIA: 1522 Bar and Kitchen Mumbai

Best Nightclub of the Year – WEST INDIA: Dragonfly Experience

Best Restro-Bar of the Year- WEST INDIA: Monkey Bar Mumbai

Best Chef Led Restaurant of the year : Tandooriwala by Chef Shajahan M Abdul

Best Cocktail Experience: EKAA

Best Mocktail Experience: The Brewery

Best Bar Menu: Lord of the Drinks, Worli

Best Restaurant in Maharashtra: Masque

Best Restaurant in Gujarat: At the Rate mango

Best Family Restaurant – WEST India: The Castle

Best Restaurant in Bandra: Out Of The Blue

Best Restaurant in Vasai: Kokum

Best Restaurant in Thane: The Food Town

Best Restaurant in Powai: The Game Ranch

Best Restaurant in Panaji: The Fisherman’s Wharf

Best Hotel Restaurant (Non-Metro): Sky light – Regenta Central Harimangla

Best Quick Service Restaurant  (Non-Metro): Sargam Food

Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain (Nagpur): Chicago Pizza Lounge

Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain (Mumbai): Mad Over Donuts

Best Quick Service Stand-Alone Restaurant (Mumbai): ONOMATOPIZZA

Best Luxury Dining Experience (Non-Metro): Blueivy Hospitality Pvt Ltd

Best Luxury Dining Experience (Vadodara): Anjoy The Family Restaurant

Best Luxury Dining Experience (Mumbai): Neuma

Best Luxury Dining Experience (Ahmedabad): Earthern Oven

Best Luxury Dining Experience (Goa): Jamun, Goa

Most Romantic Restaurant (Goa): Go With The Flow

Best Casual Dining Experience (Mumbai): Yazu Pan Asian Supper Club

Best Shack in Goa: Beach Grill

Best Sundowner in Goa: Lush By The Cliff

Best Highway Restaurant of the Year (Goa): Thalassa Greek Taverna

Best Buffet Restaurant (Mumbai): Asian Kitchen

Food Court of the Year (Non-Metro): SIR.JADEJA’S FMF

Best Hotel Restaurant (Mumbai): Shamiana at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Best Buffet Restaurant (Pune): Spice Kitchen

Best Buffet Restaurant (Goa): Zest Cafe & Kitchen

Best Family Restaurant (Vadodara): Zing

Best Highway Restaurant of the Year – Nagpur: Kasbaa Hill

Best Family Restaurant (Nagpur): Haldiram’s

Best Family Restaurant (Goa): Viva Panjim

Best Restaurant in Aurangabad: WOODY Restaurant

Best Restaurant in Nagpur: Drifters Tap Station

Best Restaurant in Nashik: Origin- Nashik

Best Restaurant in Vadodara: Le Privé

Best Restaurant in Ahmedabad: Under the neem trees

Best Restaurant in Goa: Olive Goa

Best Restaurant in Mumbai: Blah!