Food
Zee Zest brings back ‘India’s 50 Best Dishes’ season 3
Mumbai: In a culturally diverse country like India, there’s a variety of cuisine for every event. Be it Andhra Pradesh or West Bengal, every household boasts its unique rendition of a particular dish, offering us a wide array of options. Considering the rich tapestry of India’s cultural and culinary diversity, Zee Zest, the leading lifestyle channel, is all set to bring back the third season of ‘Pril Presents India’s 50 Best Dishes,’ hosted by Chef Ajay Chopra. The premiere had been scheduled for Monday, 4 December at 2 pm.
Unveiling the #HarStateKaUniqueTaste, the show will celebrate dishes across 17 states creating an iconic 3 course meal from each state. Chef Ajay Chopra sets foot on the journey for the 3rd Season with jury made up of chefs, culinary experts, and common people in a unique, fun-filled series. The show is divided into three segments –
1. Channel Ka Panel and Janta Ki Awaaz: The people’s choice segment, where individuals from diverse backgrounds share their views, preferences, and dish recommendations, leading to the selection of the first dish for the 3 Course Meal.
2. Ustaadon Ki Awaaz: Esteemed professionals in the culinary field provide their expert judgment, contributing to the selection of the second dish in the 3 Course Meal.
3. Ajay Ka Choice: Chef Ajay Chopra’s personal recommendation for the final dish, completing the delectable 3 Course Meal.
“I’m thrilled to commence the new season of India’s 50 Best Dishes, following the overwhelming feedback from our viewers,” chef Ajay Chopra expressed. “In a nation where diverse cuisines and a plethora of dishes are found in every state, I eagerly anticipate reigniting the discussion about the most beloved ones. In our endeavor to differentiate India’s constantly evolving culinary scene with distinctive regional influences, we’re enthusiastic about our ongoing quest to curate a distinct collection of 50 dishes that will compose this season’s most delicious national menu.”
With ‘India’s 50 Best Dishes’ Season 3, Zee Zest continues to push the boundaries of culinary exploration, showcasing the richness and diversity of India’s regional cuisines. Get ready for a delectable ride as Season 3 promises to be a feast for the senses, blending the authentic voices of the people, the wisdom of culinary maestros, and the creative touch of chef Ajay Chopra.
Pril has come on board as the presenting sponsor, while the show is powered by Cadbury Chocobake Centre Filled Cookies with special partners Goldiee Masale and Veeba.
‘India’s 50 Best Dishes’ Season 3, premieres 4 December, Every Monday at 2 pm. Try your hands on the delicacies from #HarStateKaUniqueTaste.
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Food
Rocky Singh takes Road Trippin to Uttar Pradesh for a flavour-packed season with an unexpected finale
The sixteenth season of the HistoryTV18 travel and food franchise rolls from Mathura to Lucknow before pulling a surprise detour to Chandigarh and Delhi
MUMBAI: Rocky Singh is back on the road, and this time Uttar Pradesh is the destination. Season 16 of Road Trippin With Rocky launches on 25th March on HistoryTV18 and across Rocky’s social media platforms, running through 31st March in what promises to be one of the more ambitious outings of a franchise that has quietly become one of Indian digital television’s most enduring food and travel properties.
The route this season threads through the heart of the state. The journey begins in Mathura, where Singh will visit local institutions Shankar Mithai Wala and Mittal Foods, before moving on to Agra. The city is better known for the Taj Mahal, but Singh is after its food trail, stopping at Gopal Das Petha Wala, GMB Gopika Sweets and Restaurant, and the irresistibly named Mama Chicken Mama Franky House. From Agra, the road leads to Kanpur, a bustling city with an underrated food scene, and then to Lucknow, the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and the City of Nawabs, where the cuisine needs little introduction but Singh intends to show exactly what makes it tick.
And then comes the twist. Having reached Lucknow, the season does not end there. Singh unexpectedly turns north to Chandigarh, independent India’s first planned city, where he will explore how a leading university is shaping the next generation of hospitality professionals alongside the city’s iconic eateries. The journey concludes in Delhi, at its world-class airport, which the show frames as a reflection of the scale and ambition of modern India.
What began as a digital-first experiment has evolved, over 16 seasons, into one of HistoryTV18’s most commercially and creatively significant content franchises. The numbers are not modest. Road Trippin With Rocky has accumulated over 2 billion impressions and more than 570 million video views, built on a format that is spontaneous, mobile-first and designed for on-the-go viewing. Its tone has remained consistent enough to build a genuinely loyal following across YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Sixteen seasons in, most travel food shows are running out of road. Singh appears to be finding new ones.
