Indian cuisine is vast, highly regional, and celebrated globally for its complex use of spices and herbs. Food is a deep cultural pillar, varying dramatically by region.
* **Regional Cuisines:** North Indian (rich curries, tandoori, naan), South Indian (dosa, idli, sambar, seafood), East Indian (mustard-infused fish, sweets like rasgulla), and West Indian (Gujarati thalis, Goan vindaloo). * **Signature Dishes:** Biryani, Butter Chicken, Masala Dosa, Chole Bhature, Rogan Josh, and countless vegetarian specialties. * **Street Food Culture:** Iconic and ubiquitous, featuring chaat, vada pav, golgappa/pani puri, and kathi rolls, found everywhere from bustling markets in Delhi and Mumbai to Kolkata. * **Famous Restaurants:** Bukhara and Indian Accent (New Delhi), Karavalli (Bengaluru), and heritage eateries like Britannia & Co. (Mumbai).