Food Stories and Food Facts

Food is more than something we eat. It is a way to understand places, people, traditions and the stories that shape them. One of my early inspirations was Street Food Around the World on NatGeo, hosted by Ishai Golan, which introduced me to the idea of exploring a place through its food. It made me curious about the stories behind street food, regional dishes, traditional recipes and everyday eating habits. That curiosity eventually became a part of how I explore food on FoodRavel, from interesting food facts and forgotten histories to street food, regional cuisines and the stories behind what we eat.

Food Stories

Food has a way of telling stories that go far beyond taste. From discovering street food and traditional dishes to visiting cafés, roadside eateries and local food joints, these stories are about the experiences that stay with you. I explore the food, the people, the atmosphere and the memories behind what ends up on the plate. Some stories come from planned food trails, while others begin with a simple craving, a recommendation or an unexpected discovery. Here, you’ll find personal food experiences, street food adventures, restaurant and café stories, regional flavours and the little moments that make eating somewhere more than just a meal.

Where did I eat in Kasauli? From street food to restaurant

I loved Kasauli. I loved it more than Shimla. It was the place I had been willing to come to escape from the chaos of Delhi, the traffic,…

Scrumptious Meal and Old World Charm at Indian Coffee House Shimla

Being a Haryanvi, I need a good diet once a day which means proper North Indian veg food. I mean I can go on without it but still…

Where to eat in Bundi – Cafe Not to Miss in The City

I kept roaming in Bundi till the evening. I had visited all the places which I included in my one day’s itinerary and then I searched for a…

Where to Eat in Shangarh – Mountain View Café & Café Stories n’ More

When I reached Shangarh, I saw a small food joint and one more café that was shut. Since I had just arrived, I wasn’t aware of the places…

How does it feel to eat Maggi at the bank of a river?

When I was wandering in Dehradun, the best moment of the day was when I was sitting by the riverside and was having hot delicious Maggi. Travelling gives…

In the tomato farms of Mahra Village – living my childhood days again

Back in my childhood, the farms used to be our picnic spot for holidays. My maternal uncles had farming land in the outskirt of the village and a…

Food Facts

Food is full of questions that often go beyond what is on the plate. Why does a particular ingredient behave the way it does? How are familiar foods made? What happens to food when we cook, preserve, ferment or combine it with other ingredients? FoodRavel’s Food Facts section explores the science, history, origins and lesser-known details behind the foods we eat. It exists because understanding food can make the everyday things we eat far more interesting. From food science and ingredients to traditional practices, unusual facts and the stories behind familiar foods, this section looks at the curiosity behind our plates and turns it into something worth exploring.