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.
  • By - Nusra
  • 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…
"We Will Focus on Delivery if Covid-19 persists longer than expected:" Says Pramod Kumar
He says if it continues for a longer period then brands will have to re-look at their annual strategies to change plans
Coronavirus: Indian Restaurants are Stepping Up their Hygiene Game
From sanitizing to checking the temperature of food, restaurants are incorporating all possible precautions to deliver safe and healthy food to their…
This Restaurant Draws Flak Because of its 'No Ethnic Wear' Policy
Sangeeta Nag, a Delhi resident posted a video on Twitter that went viral
This Catering Player is Focusing on Freshness, Authenticity of Taste
Talking to Restaurant India Chef Karann Talwar, MD, Kitchen Kraft Luxury catering talks about the growth of catering Sector.
  • By - Nusra
  • Mar 13, 2020 / 6 MIN READ
"We Haven't Even Scratched the Surface of Cuisines that India Has:" Says Rocky Mohan
Rocky Mohan says that chefs are doing the non-native dishes because they are in demand and his advice for chefs is to play around the flavours by not…
Eat, Travel & Celebrate at this Restaurant in Gurgaon
Talking to Restaurant India Sonia Puri, Co-Founder and Curator, Madam Gusto shares the dining scenes at Gurgaon.
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  • Mar 12, 2020 / 4 MIN READ
"Don't Open Restaurants for Glamour," Says Vikrant Batra of Cafe Delhi Heights
The founder of restaurant/cafe chain- Cafe Delhi Heights shared some success points to run a restaurant business
Asma Khan: An Unflinching Voice Behind Making an Impact This Decade
Not only Asma Khan is changing the perception of Indian food in the west but is also changing the lives of many
"People Don't Care About What You Do But Why You Do It:" Chef Sebastian Simon Says
Australia based Chef Sebastian Simon is currently mentoring young chefs at The Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts in Melbourne.
This Woman Restaurateur is getting 65% Japanese Clients at her Restaurant
Talking to Restaurant India, Avantika Sinha Bahl Owner at Kampai talks about her love for Japanese cuisine.
  • By - Nusra
  • Mar 02, 2020 / 8 MIN READ