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Sanjeev Kapoor Calls Surat’s Food “Overrated”; Picks THIS Place As Underrated Food Gem

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor recently shared his thoughts on some of India’s popular food cities in a podcast. The conversation also touched upon a friendly debate around underrated and overrated food destinations.

by Priyanshi Shah
Sanjeev Kapoor Calls Surat’s Food “Overrated”; Picks THIS Place As Underrated Food Gem

Across India, many cities are known for their iconic delicacies. For example, Surat is famous for locho, while Mumbai is known for its vada pav. Sharing his thoughts on some popular food cities in India, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, recently in a podcast, shared his thoughts on underrated and overrated food cities that turned into a friendly debate. Read on to know more.

Sanjeev Kapoor Reveals Underrated & Overrated Food Cities

In an ANI podcast with Smita Prakash, chef Sanjeev Kapoor was asked about underrated and overrated food cities in India, and honestly, his answers did raise a few eyebrows. According to him, Surat is an overrated city when it comes to food. On the other hand, he called Kolhapur an underrated food destination.

He went on to say that Kolhapur has all the powerful flavours. Chef also shared that he has personally tried the cuisine there and feels it deserves way more hype than it gets. When a chef like him talks about a cuisine, you know it’s serious business. He especially highlighted dishes like Tambda Rassa, Pandhara Rassa, and Kolhapuri mutton.

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Which Place Has Best Food: Mumbai Or Delhi?

There has always been a debate about which city has better food between Mumbai and Delhi. Recently, chef Sanjeev Kapoor also shared his take on it and picked his favourite. He appreciated Delhi’s food scene overall, but also surprised many by calling sev puri an overrated street snack. Honestly, that opinion might divide chaat lovers instantly!

He also shared his thoughts on everyday kitchen ingredients and pointed out that black pepper is quite underrated. According to him, it often gets ignored in daily cooking, even though it adds a simple but powerful punch to food.

Which city do you think has the best food? Tell us in the comments below!

Also Read: Vikas Khanna’s 2-Minute Bhapa Doi Recipe Is Perfect For Lazy Dessert Cravings!

Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ @sanjeevkapoor & Wikimedia Commons/ बृहस्पति

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First Published: May 12, 2026 12:01 PM

FAQs

Which Indian city is an overrated food destination?

According to Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Surat is an overrated food city in India.

Which Indian city is an underrated food destination?

According to Sanjeev Kapoor, Kolhapur is an underrated food destination.

Which Indian street food is overrated?

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor in a podcast revealed that according to him sev puri is an overrated street snack.