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.
  • 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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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…
Building team with attitude and aptitude
What tricks are the restaurant and the hospitality industry applying to hire and sustain their employees for a longer time thereby decreasing the…
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 25, 2013 / 5 MIN READ
Chef has to be passionate and bit crazy
An interview with Chef Gautam Mehrishi, Corporate Chef, Sun N Sand Group of Hotels.
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 24, 2013 / 11 MIN READ
How do Restaurants Maintain Healthiness?
A peek at what experts do to maintain the healthiness of food in their restaurant.
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 24, 2013 / 5 MIN READ
When food and service give good value for money, people will come
Interview with Chef Taruneet Walia, Executive Chef, Mango Chutney Inc, Ontario
A robust biz plan must have mission and vision
An interview with Rohan Arora, Founder, Bueno Foods Pvt Ltd.
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 23, 2013 / 10 MIN READ
Good strategy but outstanding operation brings success to a brand
Interview with Ajay Kaul, CEO, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited.
Innovation is the key to survival and without innovation restaurants die a natural death
An interview with Soumya Goswami, Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, the Oberoi Group.
The economy will shake out the F&B industry and the best players will move on
An interview with Narendra Malhotra, CEO, Oriental Cuisines.
We work according to our HR strategy: Catch me, grow me and keep me
An Interview with Nilesh Mitra, Senior Director, Human Resources, South Asia, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.
  • By - Nusra
  • Sep 16, 2013 / 10 MIN READ
You have to work from the heart
An Interview with Chef James Biaka, Executive Chef, Kofuku, Mumbai.
  • By - FIHL
  • Sep 14, 2013 / 8 MIN READ