Sweet heat went global this year. Drizzled on everything from pizza to fried chicken, hot honey became 2025’s easiest flavour hack, being messy and addictive.
Creamy, garlicky, sun-dried-tomato comfort that took over TikTok kitchens. A dish so good it “earns proposals” or at least a second serving.
This punchy Argentine sauce hit worldwide menus for a reason: its fresh herbs, garlic, and oils that make anything grilled instantly taste more expensive.
Chia pudding blew up because it’s the rare wellness trend that’s actually convenient, with minimal effort to make it, high nutrition, and a perfect canvas for toppings.
Think chilli, but pale, creamy, and loaded with shredded chicken and white beans. It went viral because home cooks wanted comfort food that wasn’t heavy or tomato-based.
A fluffy South Indian classic with a twist, steamed flat on a pan instead of moulds. Easy, quick, and beginner-proof, it blew up online for its no-fuss simplicity.
A bold passion-fruit vodka cocktail served with a shot of Prosecco on the side. Its neon glow and flashy presentation kept it trending on cocktail reels everywhere.
Maharashtra’s steamed rice-flour dumpling stuffed with jaggery and coconut. It went global thanks to festive food videos celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi traditions.
A crisp, jaggery-sweetened Bihari cookie made with whole wheat and ghee. Travel and food creators revived it, turning a regional snack into a nostalgic viral favourite.
A Telugu New Year mix with tamarind, jaggery, neem, mango, and chilli, symbolising all flavours of life. Its cultural richness made it a trend during festival season.
From a Zen tradition to a global trend, with its creamy, antioxidant-rich and endlessly Insta-worthy aesthetic, it surged in 2025 thanks to the rise of ritual-based wellness