Chef-par-excellence Shankar Krishnamurthy may have entered the industry by accident but every move he has made after that has endeared him to people who have relished his signature dishes. From Heads of States & Countries to High profile Industrialists, Matinee Idols to Royalty, Socialites to Corporate Giants, Mega Weddings to Pop Concerts, he has the distinction of catering to practically every segment besides the who’s who of India.
Over a career spanning over 3 decades, Chef Shankar has become a brand to reckon with. His expertise includes Indian, Italian, Greek, Thai, Lebanese, Mexican, Chinese, Latin American, Japanese, British, Spanish, American amongst others. What sets him apart, is his ingenious signature twist to every recipe. From a 5-star chef to restaurateur, he has won many hearts through their stomachs.
Since then, over the last 2 decades, went on to open 15 restaurants of different cuisines, in Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi. Fusion9, Deli9, Deli9 Bistro, Siaa, Spoil, The Glass Onion, F9 Test Kitchen to name some.
Along this banqueting and institutional catering took off, catering to large scale MNCs and is now delivering an average of 25000 meals/day, 24/7 from an 40000 sft. central kitchen.
Chef Shankar’s newest passion project, Tom & Nori is an American Asian bistro; a casual diner which will put out happy plates of dimsums, baos & spicy noodles, while also being a focal point for mouth-watering hot dogs, tacos & juicy burgers.
For anyone who is acquainted with Chef's work, they would know that he is always upping the standard of food in the city and challenging himself to bring something new to the table.
This year he has taken over the role of Chapter Head for the newly formed NRAI Hyderabad, and aims to evolve the F&B scene in Hyderabad.
