--- title: "Award-Winning Naga Belly | Authentic Naga Cuisine in Mumbai" description: "Discover the authentic Naga flavours of Naga Belly in Andheri, Mumbai. Named Best Restaurant 2024, we bring traditional smoked pork and fermented delicacies to your table." canonical: https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/as-seen-in-awards-press last_updated: 2026-02-23 --- # Our Journey: Awards and Press Coverage Tribe Verified · Named Best Restaurant, Mumbai 2024 By [Naga Belly](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly) · Dine-in at Naga Belly restaurant in Andheri West, Mumbai · ₹550 per person (estimate) Part of [Naga Cuisine Restaurant](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/gallery) From a tiny home kitchen in Andheri to being featured in publications like Condé Nast Traveller, we are incredibly humbled by the love our Naga cuisine has received. ## Photos and videos - ![We were deeply honored to be named the Best Restaurant by The Big Forkers in 2024. This award is a reflection of our team's hard work and the incredible support from our customers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fbdfedf-d83c-4dbf-9b3a-84e2f5a5f38a) - ![A screenshot from the Condé Nast Traveller feature on Naga Belly. We are so grateful for this beautiful review that captured the essence of our fermented, fiery, and foraged foods.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/baf8a019-d336-4b26-8b06-2250813a9255) - ![Our feature in The Hindu, which described our small restaurant as a place that offers a peep into the simplicity of Naga cuisine with genuine warmth. We are so thankful for their words.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf7c2de9-3164-44c2-b6b0-2b18080f5886) - [Video: A video review from Mumbai Foodie, showcasing our pork momos, crispy pork ribs, Naga thali, and unique fermented drinks. We are so grateful for their support in promoting Nagaland food in Mumbai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4456fa8-b45f-4eb3-b790-dcb9e6ba907f) - ![Our team on stage receiving The Big Forkers 2024 award. This achievement would not have been possible without our dedicated team and loyal customers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/697fbc90-ce9b-44fe-99a0-37d181a040aa) - ![A close-up of our founders accepting the award. We are truly grateful to everyone who has been a part of our journey and believed in our dream.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe2b8bf2-ccdd-45cd-84f9-5af4cd1dce68) - ![The Naga Belly team posing with our award. This moment represents a huge milestone for us, from a small home kitchen to being recognized as one of the best.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dff93c10-5516-4c4f-ad17-d1fb828df583) - ![Our founders celebrating with The Big Forkers award. We are so proud to represent Naga cuisine and share the flavors of our home with Mumbai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c6710d9-46a5-4cc7-9053-5daa53ee984b) - ![A close-up of the metal plaque for The Big Forkers Mumbai 2024 award. We are so grateful for this honor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/599dd23a-4a43-4174-949c-22a29c079e48) - ![The Condé Nast Traveller article featuring a photo of our restaurant's interior with the map of Nagaland. It was an honor to be recognized by such a prestigious publication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05e28f9d-35bf-4d68-a28c-7f720099c0a3) - ![A quote from the Condé Nast Traveller review describing the experience of eating our juicy pork with Raja Mircha chutney. They perfectly captured the fiery kick of our food.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/286186b5-1aab-45be-9396-d3eaa361e28d) - ![Another excerpt from the article, highlighting our no-frills, honest approach to food and our decor that keeps with the ethos of a simple eatery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb5cf688-d662-4b58-8e07-0d5c48811396) - ![The article mentions our origin story, starting as a cloud kitchen by two childhood friends during the pandemic who wished to offer Mumbaikars a taste of their home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d7dc56e-e427-4167-8a5f-e73dd43da11f) - ![The review recommends our fiery Axone Chicken Wings and gives context to the ingredient Axone, a fermented soybean paste that is central to many Naga dishes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a9ea10b-05a9-42d9-bc2e-3bcd2738f9d8) - ![An excerpt from our feature in The Hindu, which talks about our simple decor and how we source ingredients from our hometown to ensure the flavors are as close to home as possible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f59dfa9-da7c-463f-b0f2-c041fb8e3db9) - ![The Hindu article details our journey from a home kitchen during the pandemic to opening a small restaurant in Mumbai, driven by our passion to share authentic Naga food.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/546387d0-61b9-4566-a4bb-27ad7b2723f5) ## About As Seen In: Awards & Press When we first started, we were genuinely nervous about sharing our food because of how pungent and distinct ingredients like Axone can be. We worried people might find it too intense. Seeing outlets like The Hindu and Condé Nast Traveller celebrate these exact flavours—the fermented, fiery, and foraged notes—has been the ultimate validation that we didn't need to change anything to fit in. Our journey has been wild. In 2020, during the lockdown, we left our jobs in the city to bring the flavours of Nagaland to Mumbai. We started with just a home kitchen in Andheri, full of doubt about whether Mumbaikars would even take to our traditional cooking. Today, being named 'Best Restaurant' by The Big Forkers 2024, or reading about our fiery Raja Mircha chutney and juicy pork strips in major publications feels surreal. These features aren't just accolades; they represent the acceptance of our culture. When critics describe our Axone chicken wings or our 'ASMR-worthy' crispy pork ribs, they aren't just reviewing a dish—they are acknowledging the effort we put into sourcing ingredients directly from farmers' markets in Nagaland. Whether it is the fermented soybean or the bamboo shoot, every ingredient is a piece of our home. We have grown from a small cloud kitchen to a space where we share our stories, and we are grateful for every review that has helped bridge the gap between Dimapur and Mumbai for our guests. ## About Naga Belly We are Aren and Juliet, childhood buddies from Dimapur. We started Naga Belly in our own kitchen during the pandemic, and honestly, we are still just the same two friends trying to keep the fires burning and the pots bubbling, just like we grew up with. [See all of Naga Belly's services](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly) ## More from Naga Cuisine Restaurant by Naga Belly - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/featured) - [The Heart of Our Menu: Pork Specialties](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/the-heart-of-our-menu-pork-specialties) - [Chicken, Fish & Prawns](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/chicken-fish-prawns) - [The Naga Thali Experience](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/the-naga-thali-experience) - [Our Handcrafted Ferments & Drinks](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/our-handcrafted-ferments-drinks) - [From Nagaland, With Love: Our Ingredients](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/from-nagaland-with-love-our-ingredients) - [Vegetarian & Side Dishes](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/vegetarian-side-dishes) - [Our Story, Our Space](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/our-story-our-space) - [Our Community of Guests](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/our-community-of-guests) - [Festivals, Pop-Ups & Celebrations](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/naga-cuisine-restaurant/festivals-pop-ups-celebrations) ## More services by Naga Belly - [Catering & Special Events](https://mytribe.in/naga_belly/catering-special-events) ## Similar work from other experts - [Authentic Northeast Indian Cuisine in Andheri West](https://mytribe.in/thetasteofnortheast/dine-in-live-music/featured) by The Taste of Northeast · Dine-In & Live Music · Visit our restaurant in Andheri West, Mumbai - [Award-Winning Dining at Comorin](https://mytribe.in/comorin.in/private-dining-event-hosting/awards-accolades) by Comorin · Private Dining & Event Hosting · Private dining and event spaces in Gurugram and Mumbai - [Authentic North East Indian Thalis in Juhu](https://mytribe.in/singju.in/northeastern-regional-thalis/featured) by Singju · Northeastern Regional Thalis · Dine-in at Juhu Tara Road or order delivery across Mumbai - [From Jama Masjid to Mumbai: The Story of Delhi Zaika](https://mytribe.in/delhizaikaofficial/mughlai-north-indian-restaurant/our-story-recognition) by Delhi Zaika · Mughlai & North Indian Restaurant · 4 Restaurant locations in Mumbai; Delivers across Mumbai - [Award-Winning Catering and Food Services in Mumbai](https://mytribe.in/pomonacafe/curated-meal-snack-boxes/our-awards-recognition) by Pomona Cafe · Curated Meal & Snack Boxes · Delivers across Mumbai; Pick up from cafes in Matunga East and Powai - [Rave Reviews & Press Features](https://mytribe.in/gaiagourmet.in/wedding-celebration-catering/rave-reviews-features) by Gaia Gourmet · Wedding & Celebration Catering · Caters events across Mumbai and Goa ## Book To book Naga Belly, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I%20read%20about%20your%20recent%20awards%20and%20press%20coverage%20and%20would%20love%20to%20visit%20Naga%20Belly.%20Do%20you%20have%20a%20table%20for%20%5BDate%5D%3F)