Gordon Ramsay Is Waiting For You At Indira Gandhi International Airport
His first Street Burger in India swaps beef has caused a major buzz in the capital
Next time you're passing through Indira Gandhi International Airport, don’t just grab a coffee and rush to your gate. Gordon Ramsay, yes, that Gordon Ramsay, is now serving burgers in Terminal 1. And they’re worth showing up early for.
The celebrity chef’s Street Burger has officially touched down in India, marking its first-ever location in the country and, fittingly, one of the busiest airports in Asia. Known for his no-nonsense attitude and a global empire of restaurants, Michelin star chef Ramsay has swapped high-end plating for hand-held indulgence with a menu that’s fast, flavour-packed, and now, tailored for Indian palates.
Of course, there’s a twist.
In most of Ramsay’s Street Burger outlets around the world, beef is king. In Delhi, it’s not on the menu at all. This is an obvious swap as sale of beef has been banned in the city since 1994, and the chef’s team has smartly (and sensitively) adapted. Instead of missing it, you get a fresh set of burgers that feel every bit as indulgent, if not more so.
Take the Tandoori Paneer Burger, layered with spiced Indian cottage cheese, creamy Greek yoghurt, and a smoky curry mayo, or the Butternut Bhaji Burger, stacked with crispy fritters, sweet mango chutney, and a bright coriander-mint yoghurt. Then there’s the GFC (Gordon’s Fried Chicken) Burger, still delightfully messy, and a local riff on the Hell’s Kitchen Burger—minus the beef, of course, plus a hit of heat.
“Indian airports are the new stage for our culinary journey,” says Andy Wenlock, CEO of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global.
The brand’s arrival is part of a partnership with Travel Food Services (TFS), one of India’s biggest names in airport dining. And the Delhi launch is just the start: five more Ramsay-branded venues are planned across Indian airports by 2027.
The vibe is fast-casual and far from basic. The menu rounds out with “Hotter than Hell Fries” (drenched in molten cheese and spicy sauces), crisp vegan bites, milkshakes, sticky toffee pudding, and even fresh salads for when you’re travelling light.
“Indian travellers today expect global-quality dining that’s fast, relevant and elevated,” says Varun Kapur, managing director at TFS. “We think this is exactly that.”
Whether you’re flying in or flying out, Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger is now officially part of your Delhi airport ritual. Grab a seat. Order something fiery. Maybe even post it before your boarding call.
And if you hear a British accent yelling about overcooked chips behind the counter? That’s just part of the charm.