The Lab Mag

This International Sushi Day, we round up the best spots to help yourself to a roll or two of sushi from across the country.

In the comments, tell us where you’re headed to!

[The Lab Mag, Sushi Recommendations, Restaurants, International Sushi Day]

Hyperlocal ingredients, global techniques, and a menu packed with personality.

Chef Suryansh Kanwar’s TheySee is serving Hyderabad a fresh new culinary perspective.

[The Lab Mag, Hyderabad Restaurant, TheySee, Suryansh Kanwar]

What’s the first coffee a barista reaches for before the doors open and the day begins?

We spoke to some of our favourite baristas from across India to discover the drinks that fuel their mornings, from carefully brewed pour-overs and classic espressos to creative signature coffees.

Whether it’s a cherished ritual, a moment of calm before a busy shift, or simply a flavour they keep coming back to, these are the coffees that help set the tone for the day ahead.

Which one would you be most tempted to try?

[The Lab Mag, Baristas, Coffee Order, Recommendations, Cafe]

Assam’s tea legacy hardly needs introduction, but experiences like Amchong offer something the industry has long lacked: a way for visitors to engage with tea beyond consumption. 

Here, among the gardens, factories and stories that shape it, the familiar brew acquires new meaning. It turns out, you can fit an entire landscape, a legacy, and a vision into a single, perfect cup.

[The Lab Mag, Assam, Tea Tourism, Amchong]

Goa trips now come with an extra checklist item: stocking up on Indian craft gin.

From bold botanical blends and spice-forward pours to citrusy coastal spirits perfect for beach sunsets, India’s homegrown gin scene is having a serious moment and Goa is still one of the best places to discover them all.

Whether you’re hunting for a unique bottle to gift, or just looking for your next G&T obsession, these craft gins deserve a spot in your suitcase.

[The Lab Mag, Indian Craft Gin, Goa, Recommendations]

Cold, fruity, and impossibly refreshing, sorbet has been cooling people down for centuries. But long before it became a summer dessert staple, its story dates back to 500 BC, from there travelling across cultures, languages, and centuries, all while staying beautifully simple at its core.

Swipe to see the best spots to grab a scoop! 🍨

[The Lab Mag, Sorbet, Origin, Dessert Recommendations]

We all know how to spot a good dish. But can you spot a hygienic restaurant?

From sticky menus and oversized menus to wine glasses that aren’t quite spotless, some of the biggest clues about a restaurant’s hygiene standards are hiding in plain sight.

We spoke to F&B managers to uncover the subtle signs they notice the moment they walk into a dining space.

[The Lab Mag, Restaurant Hygiene, Signs Of A Hygienic Restaurant]

Escape to where your food travels from farm to table in minutes!

From lush Kerala backwaters to misty Darjeeling hills and Rajasthan’s desert farms, these stunning farm stays serve the freshest, most soulful meals straight from the soil.

Head to the link in bio for the full story.

[The Lab Mag, Farm To Table Stays, Recommendations, Restaurants]

Mumbai’s favourite Izumi, has officially landed in Hyderabad and is larger than ever.

Chef Nooresha’s return to the city she once called home, makes this opening personal. The new dining spot features classics and new additions that are worth heading out for immediately!

Head to the website for the full story.

[The Lab Mag, Izumi Hyderabad, Chef Nooresha, Japanese Dining, Hyderabad Eats, Sushi]

The group chat has spoken.

These are the digestive remedies that have been passed around family kitchens, WhatsApp forwards and dinner tables for years. Whether you’re dealing with bloating, heaviness or a stomach that’s simply had a bit too much to digest, here’s what people keep coming back to.

Save this for the next time your stomach decides to be dramatic.

[The Lab Mag, Home Remedies, Stomach Ache, Digestive Remedies]