Why Naga Cuisine Is India’s Best Kept Food Secret | Naga Cuisine Documentary | State On A Plate Ep 4

Join Natasha Monteiro on an unforgettable episode of State on a Plate as she explores the bold, smoky and deeply flavourful world of authentic Naga cuisine at Naga Belly one of Mumbai’s most loved destinations for traditional food from Nagaland. From fermented soybean delicacies to fiery king chilli pork, this episode dives into the rich food culture, indigenous ingredients and culinary traditions that make Naga cuisine one of the most unique regional cuisines in India. Alongside owners Julliet Assumi and Aren Longkumer, Natasha uncovers the stories, memories and heritage behind the dishes that define the flavours of Nagaland. What began as a humble home kitchen for homesick Northeasterners has today evolved into a vibrant dining space filled with traditional Naga artefacts, warm hospitality and authentic regional cooking. Expect a feast of signature dishes including the famous axone chicken wings, crispy pork belly, Naga pork bhujia, anishi black curry with pork, perilla seeds chicken curry and refreshing house-made fruit ferments. Learn about iconic Naga ingredients like axone (fermented soybean) and anishi (fermented yam leaves), discover the cultural significance behind smoked meats and fermentation, and experience how food connects identity, community and tradition in Nagaland. If you enjoy regional Indian cuisine, North East Indian food, spicy food, food documentaries, hidden gems in Mumbai and culture-driven culinary storytelling, this episode is for you. Featured Restaurant: Naga Belly, Mumbai Show: State on a Plate Featuring: Julliet Assumi & Aren Longkumer Host: Natasha Monteiro Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more food journeys across India. #StateOnAPlate #NagaCuisine #NagalandFood #NagaBelly #NorthEastIndianFood #RegionalIndianCuisine #IndianFood #MumbaiFood #Axone #Anishi #FoodDocumentary #IndianFoodBloggers #AuthenticIndianFood #SpicyFood #HiddenGems #PorkLovers #FoodCulture #Nagaland #FoodVlog #northeastindia ______________________________________________ Chapters : 00:00 – Craziest Reactions to Naga Food 00:38 – Welcome to Nagaland 01:02 – Tribal Attire & Identity 02:18 – What Makes Naga Food Unique? 03:36 – Traditional Rice Beer 05:14 – Pork Innards & Slow Cooking 07:40 – Amuru Soup & Naga Cutlery 09:28 – Naga Thali & Different Rice Varieties 11:07 – Akhuni Explained 12:35 – Perilla Seeds & Healing Food 14:19 – Best Dishes for First-Time Eaters 15:36 – Building a Naga Restaurant in Mumbai 17:40 – What They Miss About Home 18:12 – Funny Customer Reactions 18:40 – Daily Life & Food Habits in Nagaland 21:24 – Starting Naga Belly in Mumbai 22:29 – Is Naga Cuisine Meat Heavy? 24:01 – Smoked Pork & Fusion Dishes 26:17 – Tribal Differences & Culture 27:02 – Christianity & Changing Traditions 27:56 – Festivals of Nagaland 29:13 – Traditional Naga Singing 30:25 – Nagamese & Tribal Languages 31:35 – Naga Fashion & Thrift Culture 33:18 – Everyday Food in Nagaland 33:44 – Bamboo Shoot Traditions 34:35 – Why Naga Cuisine Has No Desserts 36:00 – Fruit Ferments & Drinks 37:00 – Final Thoughts & Goodbye ______________________________________________ Watch Best Food Series: State On A Plate Ep 1- https://youtu.be/du-XKz4T-Z4 State On A Plate Ep 2- https://youtu.be/bRdglJOkoog State On A Plate Ep 3- https://youtu.be/VMIPFPaUGYM Podcast Mumbai’s Top Restaurateurs Reveal the Truth About the Food Industry- https://youtu.be/N0cwL8RTblE _______________________________________________ Business Enquiry- [email protected] ________________________________________________ Welcome to unstumbled - We bring you travel vlogs, honest food reviews, and destination guides with a focus on hidden gems and local experiences. Whether you’re planning your next holiday or love armchair travel, unstumbled offers a mix of affordable stays, offbeat places, and cultural insights to help you travel better and taste more. ________________________________________________ For more catch us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/unstumbled Snapchat- https://www.snapchat.com/@unstumbled Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Unstumbled Keywords used- Naga cuisine, Nagaland food, Naga food, authentic Naga food, Naga Belly Mumbai, North East Indian food, regional Indian cuisine, axone, anishi, smoked pork, king chilli pork, pork belly, Indian food documentary, food vlog India, spicy Indian food, hidden food gems Mumbai, traditional Naga cuisine, northeast India food, fermented food India, Indian regional food, authentic Indian food, food culture India, Mumbai food vlog, State on a Plate, Indian food bloggers, pork lovers, foodie India, local Indian cuisine, Nagaland culture, northeast cuisine India