Unapologetic Foods Executive Chef Chintan Pandya emphasizes that Indian cuisine extends far beyond the familiar North Indian Punjabi dishes that have long dominated the U.S. restaurant scene. Driven by regional geography, climate, and a rich history of trade and migration, India's diverse culinary landscape is finally gaining wider appreciation across the United States. Today, a growing proliferation of regionally specific restaurants featured in the MICHELIN Guide are introducing Americans to authentic flavors ranging from Himalayan momos and South Indian dosas to East Indian street food and Goan coastal specialties.