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Showcasing ‘Indian food of today’s India’, Chef Manish Mehrotra has finally taken the plunge by launching his own restaurant, Nisaba, which not just offers his signature dishes but also entirely new culinary experiments.

The  Long-Awaited Solo Act

The first three-Michelin star recognition for an Indian restaurant has put Indian cuisine in an unprecedented spotlight–along with its head chef–Himanshu Saini.

An Ode to India

In an exclusive conversation with SOH, Yasmin Qureshi, daughter of Legendary Chef Padma Shri Imtiaz Qureshi, reflects on feeling blessed to belong to a family of cooking legends.

Cooking is My Way of Staying Connected With My Father: Yasmeen Qureshi

KMC Pirojshanagar, the bold culinary venture by Chef Niyati Rao and the NISA Experience team, is more than a restaurant—it’s a layered narrative where food, design, and nature blend seamlessly.

Inside KMC Pirojshanagar: Chef Niyati Rao’s Bold Culinary Narrative

Sofitel BKC Mumbai recently hosted&nbsp;Savour Singapore, a 10-day culinary festival&nbsp;at Sofitel Mumbai BKC.&nbsp;SOH had an exclusive interaction with Chef Mohamad Shahril Jamarudin, Sous Chef at Fairmont Singapore, on the&nbsp;Lion City’s rich gastronomic heritage.

Savouring Singapore in Mumbai

Semma, Chef Vijay Kumar’s unapologetically South Indian restaurant in NYC, wins the prestigious James Beard Award and lands the No. 1 spot on The New York Times’ Top 100 list.

Southern Soul, Global Spotlight

Ode turns a new page with a refreshed menu, one that honours Chef Rahul Akerkar’s heritage while embracing inventive flavours and an expanded emphasis on plant-forward dining.

Ode’s New Menu is a Continuation of My Journey: Chef Rahul Akerkar

When fire is the language and flavour of the medium, few stages are as visceral—or as venerated—as Tasmania’s Dark Mofo. This winter, Mumbai’s chef Niyati Rao became the first Indian invited to join its primal feast.

Indian Fire Meets Tasmanian Wild

To commemorate Pride Month, we speak to Fay Barretto, founder of Mr Bartender &amp; The Crew—India’s first LGBTQ+ inclusive bartending company in Goa—who is committed to empowering women and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Meet Fay Barretto Who Leads A Bartending Collective for Women and Transgenders

To celebrate Pride Month, SOH sits down with renowned chef Suvir Saran to explore his trailblazing journey as an openly queer culinary leader, breaking barriers, and his vision for truly inclusive hospitality.

Stirring the Pot: Chef Suvir Saran on Identity and Inclusion

Chef Hari Nayak, an India-born, New York-based culinary virtuoso, envisions the future of hotel dining in collaborations with world-renowned independent restaurants and the rise of signature eateries helmed by celebrity chefs.

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The Long-Awaited Solo Act

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Cooking is My Way of Staying Connected With My Father: Yasmeen Qureshi

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Savouring Singapore in Mumbai

Southern Soul, Global Spotlight

Ode’s New Menu is a Continuation of My Journey: Chef Rahul Akerkar

Indian Fire Meets Tasmanian Wild

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