FC
Wealth Intelligence
AI Estimate
—
Self-Reported
—
Community
—
Read verified employer references
Subscribe to access full references, ratings and rehire decisions.
Career Highlights
Awards & Recognition
★Top Chef Masters Season 3 winner (2011)
★Four-time James Beard Award nominee (2004-2007)
★James Beard Award semifinalist in 2009
★Three-star review from New York Times for Tabla restaurant
★Named among 'Top 50 Most Influential Global Indians' by GQ Magazine (2011)
★Humanitarian of the Year Award from Food TV and Share Our Strength
Notable Facts
→Co-founder of Hunger Inc. Hospitality, operating The Bombay Canteen and O Pedro in Mumbai
→Pioneered modern Indian cuisine in NYC fine dining with restaurant Tabla (1998-2010)
→Called the 'godfather of modern Indian cuisine' by industry peers
→First chef born and raised in India to lead kitchen at prominent NYC restaurant
→Author of two cookbooks: 'One Spice, Two Spice' and 'Flavorwalla'
→Worked with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group for 17 years
→Passed away from COVID-19 in March 2020 at age 59
Employer References
Badges
Award Cabinet
Michelin Standard
Published Author
Speaker Circuit
Global VoiceOnline Presence