Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025 Honours 55 Leaders Driving Excellence in Hospitality

The dynamic food and hospitality landscape of the capital region was celebrated with distinction at the Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025, held on Sunday, 28th December 2025 at Radisson Hotel, MG Road, Delhi. Organised by Optimal Media Solutions - a division of Times Internet Limited , the prestigious ceremony recognised outstanding restaurants, hospitality brands, nightlife venues, entrepreneurs and industry leaders who have made a significant impact on the region’s culinary and experiential ecosystem.

With a strong legacy of honouring credible and high-performing hospitality brands, the Times Hospitality Icons Awards has emerged as a respected benchmark for excellence in the sector. The 2025 Delhi-NCR edition witnessed the felicitation of 55 award winners, representing a wide spectrum of categories across dining, nightlife, hotels, catering, real estate services and individual leadership.

Credibility Backed by Independent Research
The Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025 were supported by a rigorous and transparent evaluation process conducted by Avance Insights Pvt. Ltd., an independent research agency. The assessment methodology included desk and secondary research, participatory factual surveys, brand profiling, customer and peer feedback, and social media sentiment analysis. This structured approach ensured that each recognition was grounded in merit, performance consistency and industry relevance.

Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025 – Complete Winners List

The following brands and individuals were honoured for their outstanding contribution 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 was marked by an influential gathering of restaurateurs, hoteliers, café owners and hospitality professionals from across Delhi-NCR. Adding glamour to the ceremony, Bollywood actress Mugdha Godse graced the occasion and felicitated all 55 award winners, applauding their dedication, innovation and contribution to the hospitality industry.
The ceremony culminated with a celebratory group photograph featuring all the award winners, capturing a defining moment for the region’s hospitality fraternity and serving as the key visual highlight of the evening.

Celebrating Credible Acheivement
The Times Hospitality Icons Awards Delhi-NCR 2025 once again reaffirmed The Times of India’s commitment to celebrating excellence in hospitality through credible research, transparent evaluation and meaningful industry recognition. By honouring both legacy institutions and emerging innovators, the platform continues to set benchmarks for quality, leadership and innovation in one of India’s most competitive hospitality markets.

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