The most memorable journeys are often shaped not just by where you go, but by where you choose to eat. For Indian travellers planning their next escapes, dining has evolved into a powerful way to experience
culture, celebrate togetherness, and slow down with intention.
From winter holidays planned around festive menus to New Year getaways built on food-led itineraries, exceptional meals now sit at the heart of meaningful travel. These global dining destinations define extraordinary food-forward journeys for 2026 offering not just remarkable cuisine, but atmosphere, tradition, and an authentic taste of place.
1. Jiang Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, Japan
Perched on the 37th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, Jiang Nan Chun invites diners to experience winter through refined Cantonese cuisine paired with sweeping city views. This season, Chinese Executive Chef Raymond Wong, who brings over 30 years of culinary mastery, presents a series of winter highlights celebrating tradition, seasonality, and craftsmanship.
The six-course Cantonese Rhythm in Winter menu showcases premium local ingredients such as snow crab and wild boar, delivering depth, warmth, and balance. Complementing this are comforting claypot specialities, prized for their crisp textures and aromatic richness, elevated by Japan’s winter harvest. The season culminates in an indulgent Lunar New Year celebration featuring an eight-course festive menu that blends time-honoured dishes with modern flair. Guests can also enjoy the vibrant Lo Hei showcase on the first day of the Lunar New Year—a traditional salad-tossing ritual symbolising prosperity, harmony, and new beginnings—adding festive energy to the celebrations.
2. Estiatorio Milos at Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, UAE
Rooted in the philosophy of doing very little to exceptional ingredients, Estiatorio Milos focuses on pristine seafood, honest technique, and the clarity of Greek and Mediterranean flavours. Located within Atlantis The Royal, the restaurant feels particularly inviting during moments of new beginnings, when shared tables and seasonal plates set the tone.
For New Year celebrations, the menu brings together simple, authentic Greek dishes with celebratory additions, all enjoyed against spectacular views of the Sky Blaze Fountain. A refined three-course festive lunch draws from the Mediterranean’s finest seafood and is designed for social dining. It’s an elegant way to welcome the year ahead through thoughtful cuisine, warm company, and one of Dubai’s most striking backdrops.
3. Journeys at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, Sri Lanka
Set against sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, Journeys Restaurant brings together global flavours and Sri Lankan culinary traditions in a relaxed yet refined setting. Guests can choose from generous breakfast and dinner buffets or order à la carte, with menus ranging from fresh grilled seafood to spice-forward Sri Lankan curries that celebrate the island’s bold palate.
For New Year’s Eve, the restaurant transforms with Opulent Trail, a celebratory gala dinner designed to welcome the year in style. Expect an expansive festive buffet crafted by the resort’s master chefs, a welcome glass of bubbly, a bottle of wine per couple, live band performances, and immersive Sri Lankan cultural shows. With the sound of waves in the background and the countdown unfolding by the sea, it’s a memorable way to step into the year ahead.
4. Miss River at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, USA
At Miss River, Louisiana cuisine becomes both celebration and craft. Rooted in the flavours of the Gulf South and elevated through refined technique, the restaurant’s seasonal menus invite diners to experience the rhythm of New Orleans through food.
During Carnival, Miss River’s Mardi Gras menu reads like a culinary bucket list, featuring beloved local favourites served family-style for convivial dining between parades. For guests heading to the parade route, Miss River also offers thoughtfully curated picnics of regional specialities to enjoy as marching bands and floats roll past. Beyond the plate, the experience is defined by the polished, intuitive service synonymous with Four Seasons. Every detail is considered from the pacing of celebratory meals to preparing guests seamlessly for a day of revelry resulting in dining that feels distinctly New Orleans yet unmistakably world-class.
5. Navo Restaurant at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Fiji
Overlooking a tranquil lagoon and the unspoiled Navo Island, Navo Restaurant stands as one of Fiji’s premier dining destinations. The chefs create contemporary cuisine using the finest local ingredients—rock lobsters from the Yasawa Islands, fresh fish from the Koro Sea, crabs from nearby villages, and seasonal vegetables from the Sigatoka Valley, all prepared in a striking glass-walled show kitchen.
Guests can enjoy the day’s degustation menu or select from à la carte offerings, paired with an extensive selection of New World and Old World wines. Adults-only and designed for intimacy, Navo offers romantic cabana dinners, starlit poolside meals, and leisurely breakfasts, making it especially ideal for newlyweds. The elegant dining atmosphere honours Fijian culture while delivering a deeply refined experience.
6. Sea Dragon Bar & Restaurant at Havelock Island Beach Resort, Andaman Islands
Located within the serene Havelock Island Beach Resort, Sea Dragon Bar & Restaurant offers a culinary journey across Indian, coastal, and continental cuisines, complemented by a thoughtfully curated drinks menu. From freshly caught seafood to regional specialities such as Bengali and South Indian dishes, each plate reflects the authentic flavours of the Andaman Islands while catering to diverse palates—vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and global tastes alike.
Guests can enjoy casual snacks, indulgent six-course dinners, or freshly prepared beverages, all set against the island’s tranquil natural surroundings—ideal for New Year gatherings and celebratory escapes. More than just a meal, dining here becomes a way to experience the region’s climate, culture, and culinary heritage, as chefs blend contemporary techniques with local touches to create a truly memorable gastronomic experience.
