(September 14, 2025) An izakaya—Japan’s version of a laid-back pub is all about small plates, inventive drinks, and a buzz of friendly chatter. With JSan, Chef Vishesh Jawarani brings that tradition to Goa, blending Japanese culinary energy with the state’s famously...
(September 7, 2025): A random chat with a stranger in a Mumbai bar one evening changed the course of life for Nehal Karkera. At the time, Nehal was a professional chef with global exposure—he had led kitchens for celebrated Italian restaurants in Mumbai, trained under...
(July 30, 2025) After honing his skills in some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens—including the Michelin-starred Gaggan in Bangkok—Chef Vardaan Marwah returned to India with a clear vision: to create a dining space that reflected both innovation and...
(May 25, 2025) In a quiet moment on stage in Dubai, Chef Himanshu Saini stood still, taking it all in. The applause had just begun after Trèsind Studio, his 20-seat restaurant, was named the first Indian restaurant ever to earn a third Michelin star. Wearing his...
(March 31, 2025) On a cool March evening in Seoul, Indian chef Gaggan Anand stepped on stage with moist eyes to accept the trophy for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. At 47, the chef appeared both thoughtful and joyful as he received the award. “Yes, it’s...
