Delhi-NCR's Hospitality Stars Shine at Prestigious Awards Ceremony
The capital region's dynamic food and hospitality landscape received a grand celebration at the Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025. This prestigious event unfolded on Sunday, 28th December 2025 at the Radisson Hotel on MG Road in Delhi. Optimal Media Solutions, a division of Times Internet Limited, organized the ceremony. It honored exceptional restaurants, hospitality brands, nightlife venues, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. These winners have made a significant mark on the region's culinary and experiential ecosystem.
A Legacy of Recognizing Excellence
The Times Hospitality Icons Awards has built a strong legacy of honoring credible and high-performing hospitality brands. It stands as a respected benchmark for excellence in the sector. The 2025 Delhi-NCR edition felicitated 55 award winners. These winners represented a wide spectrum of categories across dining, nightlife, hotels, catering, real estate services, and individual leadership.
Rigorous and Transparent Evaluation Process
Credibility formed the backbone of these awards. An independent research agency, Avance Insights Pvt. Ltd., supported the Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025 with a rigorous evaluation process. The assessment methodology included desk and secondary research, participatory factual surveys, and brand profiling. It also incorporated customer and peer feedback alongside social media sentiment analysis. This structured approach ensured every recognition was grounded in merit, performance consistency, and industry relevance.
Complete List of Award Winners
The following brands and individuals received honors for their outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry:
- Q’BA – Legendary Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, Delhi
- Rajwada Bhog – Iconic Thali, Delhi-NCR
- Gangnam Korean Restaurant – Iconic Korean Restaurant, Delhi
- Akshay Anand – Iconic Restaurateur (Naarma), Delhi
- Naarma – Iconic Restro Bar, Delhi
- Kasso – Terraza & Bar – Iconic Nightlife Venue of the Year, Delhi
- Zuki – Trendsetting Pan-Asian Restaurant, Delhi-NCR
- Raiya – Noteworthy Newcomer Restaurant of the Year, Delhi
- Suprasaad – Iconic South Indian Restaurant, Delhi
- Matram – Emerging Restaurant of the Year (Indian Food), Delhi
- Barcode – Iconic Bar & Lounge, Delhi
- Yellow Mirchi Restaurant (City Park Hotel, Pitampura) – Iconic Restaurant of the Year, Delhi
- Encanto – Emerging Lounge and Bar, Gurgaon
- Pikwik – Legendary Butter Chicken, Delhi
- Dolphin Fun & Food – Iconic Newcomer Dhaba on Highway
- Moti Mahal Delux (South Extension) – Legendary North Indian Restaurant, Delhi – 50 Years of Excellence
- Jaygee Hospitality – Leading F&B Leasing Real Estate Company
- The Barbeque Times – Iconic Buffet, Delhi-NCR
- Fortune Park – Iconic Venue for Destination Weddings, Delhi-NCR
- Clay Inn – Iconic Boutique Hotel, Delhi-NCR
- BTW – Bobby Tikki Wala – Legendary Indian Street Food / Chaat, Delhi-NCR
- The Clay Oven – Iconic North Indian Restaurant, Delhi
- Namaste Punjab – Iconic North Indian Restaurant, Noida
- Dhruv Chawla – Iconic Restaurateur (Molecule / Bawri / Kikli)
- Jugendra Singh – Iconic Restaurateur, Noida
- Molecule – Iconic Restaurant Chain
- LHA Kitchen – Iconic Himalayan Restaurant, Delhi
- Rooftop – The View, Radisson Blu Tower Kaushambi – Iconic Multi-Cuisine Rooftop Restaurant, East Delhi & Ghaziabad
- Radisson Blu Tower Kaushambi – Iconic Hotel for Luxury Weddings, East Delhi & Ghaziabad
- Ivoryy – Iconic Rooftop Bar, Delhi
- Sarthak Gupta – Emerging Restaurateur of the Year (Ivoryy, Aaviary)
- Dyve – Iconic Newcomer Café & Bar, Delhi
- Indy by QLA – Standalone Modern Indian Restaurant, Delhi-NCR
- Tahia – Iconic Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, Noida
- Kalsang – Legendary Pan-Asian Restaurant, Delhi-NCR
- American Burger Café – Emerging Burger Chain
- Rishabh Ahuja – Emerging Café Owner (American Burger Café)
- Tubata – Iconic Luxurious Restobar Brand of the Year, Delhi
- Punjab Grill – Legendary North Indian Restaurant Chain
- You Mee – Iconic Pan-Asian Chain
- Xero Degrees – Iconic Café Chain of the Year, Delhi-NCR
- Bhandare Walas – Iconic Bulk Food Delivery & Catering Brand, Delhi
- Sambar Ritual – Noteworthy Newcomer, Gurgaon
- Albert Pinto – Emerging Restaurant for Goan–Portugese Way of World Cuisine
- The Weekend – Studfarm | BYOB – Trendsetting Themed BYOB, Noida / Greater Noida
- Houz – Iconic Multicuisine Restaurant Brand
- Kawalpreet Singh – Hospitality Icon of the Year
- Desi Vibes – Iconic Mughlai & North Indian Restaurant
- Potions Cocktail Theatre – Iconic Rooftop Cocktail Bar, Delhi
- The Drunken Botanist – Iconic Restobar of the Year, Gurgaon
- Hira Sweets – Legendary Mithai Shop, Delhi-NCR
- The Dark Room – Trendsetting Nightclub, Noida
- Punjab Sweet Corner – Legendary Chole Bhature, Delhi
- Tikka Junction All Day Diner – Emerging North Indian Restaurant of the Year, Delhi
- Pavolia – Emerging Live Music & Cocktail Lounge, Noida
- Delli Delicacies – Flavour-Centric Weddings
- Paparizza – Iconic Italian Cuisine Brand, Delhi
- Noidawery – Iconic Microbrewery Chain, Noida
A Star-Studded Evening of Recognition
The evening featured an influential gathering of restaurateurs, hoteliers, café owners, and hospitality professionals from across Delhi-NCR. Bollywood actress Mugdha Godse added glamour to the ceremony. She graced the occasion and felicitated all 55 award winners. Godse applauded their dedication, innovation, and contribution to the hospitality industry. The ceremony culminated with a celebratory group photograph featuring all the award winners. This moment captured a defining snapshot for the region's hospitality fraternity. It served as the key visual highlight of the evening.
Celebrating Credible Achievement
The Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025 reaffirmed The Times of India's commitment to celebrating excellence in hospitality. This commitment rests on credible research, transparent evaluation, and meaningful industry recognition. By honoring both legacy institutions and emerging innovators, the platform continues to set benchmarks for quality, leadership, and innovation. It does so in one of India's most competitive hospitality markets.
