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.
  • By - Nusra
  • 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…
Shawarma Xpress to go into sub-franchisee model after exploring the master-franchisee route
Exclusively talking to Restaurant India, Andrew H McNair, Regional General Manager, Middle East, Shawarma Xpress, shares about the company's…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 19, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
India is a very price conscious, competitive and sensitive market- Sanjay Chhabra
Wendy's opened its first outlet in India last month after reading the market consciously and deliberately. Talking to Restaurant India, Sanjay…
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  • Jun 11, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
Kaidi Kitchen serving on first come, first jailed basis
According to the founders, it is an imprisonment of sorts, mainly indulgence. And the decor captures this sentiment quirkily, with the prison-…
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  • Jun 03, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
CCD has evolved from a cappuccino cafe's to an experience cafe: Bidisha Nagaraj
In a chat with Restaurant India, Bidisha Nagaraj, Group President - Marketing, Coffee Day, unravels her growth and marketing strategy at the coffee…
  • By - Nusra
  • May 31, 2015 / 5 MIN READ
Bhojohori Manna to reach Rs 23 cr mark by 2015-end: Co-founder Siddhartha Chatterjee
In an exclusive conversation with Restaurant India, Chatterjee shares more about his business, expansion plans, differentiation strategy and expected…
  • By - Nusra
  • May 29, 2015 / 4 MIN READ
We introduce new menu almost every day: Dhe Puttu's Co-owner
In an exclusive chat with Restaurant India, Chandrashekhar, Co-owner, Dhe Puttu, talks about his restaurant and how they bring different varieties of…
We currently want to run 6-7 outlets- Aman Arora
In an exclusive interview to Restaurant India, Aman Arora, Partner and COO, Keventers, shares how he plans to restart the iconic milkshake brand…
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  • May 27, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
Route 66 to enter Bengaluru by 2016- Savio Noronha
In an exclusive interview to Restaurant India, Savio Noronha, Owner, Route 66- Goa, shares his expansion plan and the menu launches at his restaurant.
We serve fresh seafood and vegetables grown in our garden
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Antonio, Owner, Blue Bird, chats how he came up with the idea of serving different cuisines under…
The global cuisine is the biggest challenge today- Sewara Hospitality
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Inderpal Singh Kochhar, Owner, Sewara Hospitality shares 'How difficult it is to manage a…
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  • Apr 29, 2015 / 4 MIN READ