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Two Meghalaya Restaurants Make India’s Top 50 List
Two restaurants in Shillong have made a list of India’s 50 best eateries.
Rynsan came in 32nd place, and Nonna Mei came in 44th.
Rynsan had placed 49th in last year’s awards.
The restaurants are run by Hammarsing Kharhmar and Riyaki Jana.
Rynsan brings together foods and influences from several regional traditions.
Nonna Mei combines tribal food with Italian cooking.
Meghalaya’s chief minister congratulated the restaurants.
He said their success shows the variety and creativity of the state’s food.
Shillong restaurants Rynsan and Nonna Mei were named among India’s top 50 eateries in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards.
Rynsan ranked 32nd, improving from 49th in the 2025 awards.
Nonna Mei secured 44th place in the 2026 list.
Both restaurants are operated by musician-entrepreneur Hammarsing Kharhmar and his wife, Riyaki Jana.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma congratulated the restaurants and praised their contribution to the state’s food culture.
- Who
- Shillong restaurants Rynsan and Nonna Mei, operated by Hammarsing Kharhmar and Riyaki Jana.
- What
- Both were named among India’s Top 50 restaurants in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards.
- Where
- Shillong, Meghalaya.
- When
- In the 2026 awards list; the report is dated October 6.
- Why
- The awards recognized the restaurants; the chief minister said they showcase the diversity and creativity of Meghalaya’s food culture.
Key facts
- Award list
- 2026 Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards
- Rynsan ranking
- 32nd; it ranked 49th in 2025
- Nonna Mei ranking
- 44th
- Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Operators
- Musician-entrepreneur Hammarsing Kharhmar and his wife, Riyaki Jana
- Rynsan cuisine
- Garo, Khasi and Jaintia traditions, with influences from Nagaland, Mizoram, Burma and Thailand
- Nonna Mei cuisine
- A fusion of tribal food and Italian cuisine
Quotes
Hammarsing Kharhmar
Musician-entrepreneur who operates Rynsan and Nonna Mei with his wife.
“The recognition comes at a time when Meghalaya’s food is increasingly being discovered beyond the state. Visitors from outside are no longer coming only to experience the hills and waterfalls, but are also increasingly interested in tasting local cuisines.”
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“From reimagining traditional flavours to bringing together local and Italian cuisine, these two restaurants showcase the diversity, creativity and sophistication of Meghalaya’s food culture.”
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