The food spread at the Times Food & Nightlife Awards, Gurgaon felt like a walk through the city’s dining scene – diverse, experimental and still deeply rooted in comfort faves. Guests sampled their way across cuisines, with dahi kebabs, soupy dumplings and California sushi sharing space with rigatoni arrabbiata and parmigiana, reflecting the way Gurgaon eats today.Indian flavours remained at the heart of the spread, with tokri chaat, kulchas, jimikand-hare seb ke galauti kebab and nawabi tarkari biryani drawing guests back to the counters more than once. Signature cocktails with quirky names, like Khai Ke Paan, Speakeasy Sour and Matcha Mia added a playful note to the evening, as guests moved between food counters discussing their favourite restaurants and new openings.
Actor Nikita Dutta
I can eat chaat for all three meals: Nikita DuttaHaving spent time in Delhi earlier, Nikita Dutta shared that food has always been one of her favourite things about the city. “I consider myself a true foodie – I am someone who genuinely loves to appreciate flavour, cuisines, and all sorts of things related to food.”About her love for Dilli ka khaana, Nikita said, “I stayed in Delhi long ago. I think of a couple of places that have been my go-to, one being Nathu’s, the other being Gulati’s. On an ideal holiday, I love to indulge… I love chaat. I can eat it for all three meals in a day.”
Amal Sehrawat, actor, with his wife, Neha Sehrawat
Actor Amal Sehrawat who attended with his wife, Neha Sehrawat shared, “Had a wonderful time at the Times Food and Nightlife Awards 2026. Kudos to the team for creating a platform that motivates and celebrates excellence. Relished a wide spread of cuisines – za’atar hummus definitely topped the list!”
Aditya Arya, director-curator at Museo Camera
“In Gurgaon, the culinary landscape is rapidly evolving. Restaurants are no longer just places to eat – they are spaces of innovation. Chefs are pushing boundaries, experimenting boldly, and redefining taste. Fusion cuisine has emerged as the defining trend. This vibrant culinary movement mirrors the dynamic, cosmopolitan spirit of Gurgaon. From tokri chaat to exotic drinks, I overindulged,” said Aditya Arya, director-curator at Museo Camera
Shinjini Kulkarni, kathak dancer
“It was an absolute pleasure to be part of TFNA. I thoroughly enjoyed the soup dumplings and sushi, along with the cocktails. Presenting an award and meeting the passionate teams behind some of my favourite restaurants made the evening especially meaningful,” shared Shinjini Kulkarni, kathak dancer.
Sonalika Sahay, supermodel
Supermodel Sonalika Sahay said, “I stayed back to try the food after the event, and it was absolutely divine. The dim sums and the risotto were truly sumptuous.”
Aditya Uppal, actor
Aditya Uppal, actor, said, “TFNA was a stunning experience. Tasting such good food brought me joy. It was easily one of the best events in Gurgaon.”
Deeksha Mishra, lifestyle and fashion influencer
“I love my food, but I’m very careful where I eat, because I’m spending my calories. TFNA Gurgaon showcased some of my favourites. It’s a very good showcasing platform for restos, not just an award ceremony,” said Deeksha Mishra, lifestyle and fashion influencer.
