From Home Kitchen to ‘Namma’: A Chef’s Journey of Comfort & Authenticity
What began as a personal passion has today evolved into Namma, a South Indian restaurant rooted in comfort, authenticity and family.
Brewing the Next Chapter: Coffee Sutra Eyes Delhi and Tier-2 India
He entered in hospitality back in 2018 and today he runs four brands with 8 outlets that includes OTH, Rustic, Llama and Coffee Sutra in Jaipur.
Built with Soul: Narayan Poojari on Building the Shiv Sagar Legacy
Poojari started his dream project at a small shop in 1999. A year later, he knew it was time to scale. And, today, he is planning to take the brand…
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 04, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
In Rhythm with Flavour: Chef Nikhil Nagpal on the Symphony That Is Avartana
At ITC Chennai’s globally acclaimed Avartana, Chef Culinaire Nikhil Nagpal orchestrates a fine balance between science and soul — transforming South…
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  • Dec 03, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
Explore Upcoming Events And New Age Agendas
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From a 30 Sqft Shop to London: How Hatti Kaapi Took South Indian Filter Coffee Global
US Mahender, Founder & CEO of Hatti Kaapi, speaks to Restaurant India about the rise of authentic South Indian filter coffee in modern café…
It’s Not ‘Modern Indian Food’—It’s the Food of Modern India: Manish Mehrotra
In an exclusive interview, celebrated chef Manish Mehrotra of MMCA challenges culinary labels, urging a shift in perspective.
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  • Nov 21, 2025 / 8 MIN READ
From Goa to Pune: Dishant Pritamani’s Slow, Soulful Revolution in Indian Dining
He founded The Daily Bar & Kitchen in Mumbai in 2013, creating a space that blurred the line between neighbourhood bar and cultural hub.
Where Sustainability Meets Soul
In an exclusive interview with Restaurant India, Ravi Rai, GM, The Orchid Hotel Mumbai talks bout building a world-class hospitality.
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  • Oct 30, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
Scooping Success: Carvel Plans 100 Stores, Local Flavours, and Strong Backend Systems
The brand has earmarked Rs 40 crore to set up 100 stores over the next five to six years, signaling a steady and strategic rollout.
Beyond Fast Food: Nando’s India Journey from QSR to Experiential Dining
In an exclusive conversation with Restaurant India, Sameer Bhasin, CEO of Nando’s India, shares insights on what it takes to build and grow a…
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  • Oct 07, 2025 / 11 MIN READ
From Legacy to Lifestyle: How Shiv Sagar Is Redefining Dining for a New Generation
Ankita Poojari, Director and second-generation entrepreneur at the Shiv Sagar Group, shares insights into how the iconic Indian brand has sustained…
From Rock Bands to Wok Pans: How Debaditya Chaudhury is Building Culture with Food
With 37 Chowman outlets and over 45 in the F&B group, the brand aims for 100+ outlets across metro and tier-2 cities like Chandigarh, Pune,…
“Right People and Culture is the Key to Building a Restaurant,” says Nikhil K Rochlani
He is Founding Partner of Butterfly High, Kyma, and The Bigg Small Café + Bar. For him, today’s success rests on customer insight, constant…
“Consistency is Built into Systems, People,” says Sumit Govind Sharma of Monarch Liberty Hospitality Pvt Ltd
Founded by Sumit Govind Sharma, Monarch Liberty Hospitality Pvt Ltd has launched some successful restaurants in Mumbai such as EVE, Que Sera Sera and…
The Anti-Cafe Where Time is Money
In the words of Maya Angelou "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." In an interview to Restaurant India,…
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  • Sep 15, 2021 / 7 MIN READ
This 3rd Gen restaurateur focused on technology to overcome operation hurdles
In an interaction with Restaurant India Dhruv Lamba, Executive Director, Kwality Group of Restaurants talks about adoption of technology in keeping…
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  • Aug 30, 2021 / 8 MIN READ
Baking success: This bakery brand wants to be one stop shop for 'artisanal' products
In an exclusive interview to RASWER45RTestaurant India Aditi Handa, Co-founder, The Baker's Dozen talks about the sourdough revolution in India.
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  • Jul 21, 2021 / 6 MIN READ
5 mom-preneur who started their venture out of the love for food
More and more women are joining the bandwagon and pursuing their dream leaving behind the four walls.
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  • May 09, 2021 / 6 MIN READ
Baking Success: This educationist turned her baking passion into a business
Talking to Restaurant India, Namita Zutshi of Namz Bakehouse shares about her love for baking and turning it into a profession.
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  • Apr 02, 2021 / 6 MIN READ
This banker turned his love for food into a bespoke mithai brand
Talking to Restaurant India, Sid Mathur of Khoya Mithai talks about his love for food and leaving his banking job to return to India only to join…
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  • Feb 15, 2021 / 6 MIN READ
"Consumer today wants to know where the food is coming from"
Talking to Restaurant India Yogesh Poojary, Co-founder, 4aces Hospitality that owns multiple cloud-kitchen brand shares about the rise of dark-…
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  • Oct 28, 2020 / 4 MIN READ
"Co-working cafes will gain popularity post Covid era"
Talking to Restaurant India, Chulamas Jitpatima (Amy), Country Director, MQDC India shares about the growing business of cafes and co-working spaces…
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  • Oct 21, 2020 / 7 MIN READ
"Everything from analog has gone digital in restaurant biz"
Talking to Restaurant India Abhi Umesh Mehta, MD, Little Italy Juhu talks about the change that Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the sector.
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  • Sep 19, 2020 / 6 MIN READ
How Varun Tuli of Yum Yum Cha is baking success with his new venture
Started in 2018, one of his more recent ventures is Mmmbox, Dubai - an Indian and Pan Asian cuisine takeaway and home delivery outlet.
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  • Sep 14, 2020 / 4 MIN READ