New Delhi, April 18 -- Ours is a nation with a longstanding breakfast culture and if not eating at home, one is never too far from a great local option. With more diners being well-travelled and looking for global dining experiences, the Asian breakfast culture is making in-roads across cities. Bengaluru has Nasi & Mee, Muro Cafe, Kopitiam Lah and Kampot, among others. Chennai has Zhouyu-A Chinese Kitchen, Mumbai has Mokai and Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has Shoyu at the domestic departures gate.

"The parallels between Indian and Asian breakfasts are striking-both focus on warm, comforting and carb-rich dishes that pair beautifully with strong beverages. For example, in Teh Tarik and Indian chai, the "pulling" techniqu...