Ahmedabad:

Gujarati cuisine

is making waves globally, thanks to the increasing

Gujarati diaspora

and their love for home-style food. Local food brands are setting up shop overseas, from Dubai to Canada, catering to travellers and NRIs craving authentic Gujarati taste.
Jay Khodiyar Kathiyawadi expanded its footprint to Thailand and Dubai, capitalising on the influx of Gujarati tourists. Similarly, Balista Bistro — known for its Jain and Swaminarayan fast food — may have just one outlet in Gandhinagar, but boasts three in Canada and one in the US. Meanwhile, Tea Post has brewed success in Dubai with four outlets serving Gujarati snacks and tea, with plans to launch 30 more across UAE, Canada and Australia.
"Thailand and Dubai attract a huge number of Gujarati tourists who miss home flavours. We have launched two franchises in Thailand and one in Dubai, supplying all ingredients from Gujarat to maintain authenticity," said Gopal Thakkar, director of Jay Khodiyar Kathiyawadi.
Ahmedabad-based Tea Post is taking its chai culture global. "Indians love their tea, no matter where they are. Our outlets, spanning 700-800 sq ft, offer a cosy café experience. We are targeting 30 outlets in Dubai within three years and expanding to Canada and Australia soon," said Darshan Dashani, founder of Tea Post. The brand already operates around 250 outlets across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

With local brands already marking their presence in the US, Canada, the UK, and Dubai, Gujarati food is no longer just a regional delight, it's a global phenomenon!
Gandhinagar's Ballista Bistro started as a food truck in 2017, serving just burgers and wraps. Today, it's an international brand. "We focus on Jain, Swaminarayan, and vegan fast food," said Hardik Luhar, co-founder of the brand. "After launching our first outlet in Gandhinagar in 2018, we expanded to Canada in 2021. Now, we have three outlets in Canada, one in the US, and two more in the pipeline for this year," he added.