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
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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…
Anjan Chatterjee owned Speciality Restaurants plans to set up 26 cloud kitchens across the country
Talking To Restaurant India, Anjan Chatterjee, Founder and MD, Speciality Group of Restaurants shared about entering into cloud-kitchen biz by…
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  • Sep 11, 2020 / 5 MIN READ
This Noida-based players is disrupting the shared-kitchen concept in India
Talking to Restaurant India, Loveneet Singh, Co-Founder, Outlet Buddy shares about the growing trend of kitchen-only restaurants.
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  • Aug 27, 2020 / 8 MIN READ
This West Delhi Restaurant is doing over 250+ orders daily during the pandemic
Talking to Restaurant India Nikhil Arora, Cofounder, The Tummy Section, Delhi shares about the picking trend of delivery.
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  • Aug 13, 2020 / 6 MIN READ
Cloud-kitchen will be the next big trend post covid
Talking to Restaurant India, Shyam Thakur, Owner, Momo King talks about the flourishing cloud-kitchen business.
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  • Jul 24, 2020 / 6 MIN READ
"We have added healthy options, reduced price so that customers try it more often"
Akshay Luthria, Owner, Street Storyss, Vegetarian Craft Kitchen talks about restaurant business during the pandemic.
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  • Jun 30, 2020 / 6 MIN READ
"I believe a brand with ethical practices, loyal customer has a bright future post lockdown"
Talking to Restaurant India Chef Julia Carmen De Sa, Chef & Co-owner, TRES talks about her restaurant and way forward post lockdown.
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  • May 04, 2020 / 10 MIN READ
"I am not thinking of cutting down on my staff or their salaries," says Pune based-restaurateur Nisha Walunj
In an interview with Restaurant India Nisha Walunj talks about taking her restaurant to 30 per cent growth in less than two years.
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  • Apr 18, 2020 / 5 MIN READ
"We Want to Break the Monotony and Offer an Alternate Range of Products:" Says Aneesh Bhasin
Aneesh Bhasin, Co-Founder at Svami Drinks talked about his brand's journey so far, why he is targeting millennials as his target customers and…
"Even When the Declaration of Pandemic is Withdrawn by WHO, the Effects of Covid-19 will Stay:" Says Mihir Mehta
Mihir Mehta, Senior Vice President at Ashika Capital Ltd talked about what hospitality industry is grappling with, what are his financial suggestions…
Together at 12th Calls for Support, Tells People to Pre-Book 5 Course Meal
Nitin Tiwari, who is the partner at Together at 12th told Restaurant India that this initiative was inspired by the Danish chef Rene Redzepi who runs…