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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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…
Expecting 25-30% Y-o-Y growth: Deepta Gupta, Executive VP, Bikanervala
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Deepta Gupta, Executive VP, Bikanervala shares, how non-traditional locations are doing the right…
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  • Jan 22, 2015 / 3 MIN READ
Menu helps restaurant business to maximise revenue: Neeraj Kataria
An exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Neeraj Kataria, Executive Chef, Royal Orchid Ahmedabad shares his view on the contribution of good…
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  • Jan 21, 2015 / 3 MIN READ
We have almost doubled in terms of turnover: Narendra Malhotra
In an exclusive interview with Restaurant India, Narendra Malhotra, CEO, Oriental Cuisines shares their expansion plan in India.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 19, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
We aim to be one of the largest QSR players in India: Polo Foods
In an exclusive interaction with Prashant Gupta, Director, Polo Foods, he shares how the eastern market consumes as compared to other markets.
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  • Jan 17, 2015 / 6 MIN READ
Subway aims at 600-restaurant by the end of 2015- Gulri
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Manpreet Gulri, Country Head,Subwayshares his plan in the country in next five years.
We expect to close 2014-15 with a turnover of Rs 500 crore- Creambell
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Nitin Arora, CEO, Creambell Ice Cream shares the journey of Creambell Ice cream in India and how…
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  • Jan 15, 2015 / 9 MIN READ
Taste of the food can decide a restaurant's fate
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Sanat Chitrakar, Sous Chef, Taj Banjara, shares how important is supply chain for a restaurant…
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  • Jan 14, 2015 / 5 MIN READ
Cocoberry is our real competitor in the segment: Yogurtbay
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Robin Chatterjee, Founder, Yogurtbay, shares the power punch of eating yogurt.
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  • Jan 12, 2015 / 2 MIN READ
We are looking at strategic partners to consolidate our biz- Lisa Srao
In an exclusive interaction with Restaurant India, Lisa Srao, Chairman & Managing Director, I Brands Beverages shares, what prompted her to enter…
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  • Jan 08, 2015 / 10 MIN READ
We blend nutrition with great taste: Arjun Khera, Smoothie Factory
In an interaction with Restaurant India, Arjun Khera, Chief Brand Officer, Smoothie Factory, shares his views about changing food trends in India and…
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 29, 2014 / 4 MIN READ