Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Mumbai achieved the 5th position in the World’s Best Food Cities list released under the TasteAtlas World Food Awards 2025–26. This recognition highlights Mumbai’s rich and diverse culinary landscape, which blends street food traditions with regional and global cuisines. Although Italian cities dominated the top ranks, Mumbai’s placement reflects its growing international reputation as a major food destination. The presence of six Indian cities in the top 100 further underscores India’s expanding influence in global food tourism. These rankings also indicate how gastronomy is playing an increasingly important role in shaping travel choices worldwide.