Celebrity-Owned Restaurants in India: A Culinary Venture

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Renowned celebrities in India are expanding their horizons by entering the restaurant business, offering diverse cuisines and dining experiences. From Mediterranean to Pan-Asian, these celebrities are bringing their unique flavors and styles to the Indian culinary scene. Having recently opened or soon-to-open doors, these restaurants are gaining attention for their innovative menus and luxurious settings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Filmmaker Karan Johar has ventured into the restaurant business with two establishments: Neuma and Oju, offering a mix of cuisines including Japanese and Peruvian.
  • The Anya, a luxury dining and nightlife venue, features fusion Pan-Asian and European cuisine, signature cocktails, and curated music.
  • Virat Kohli's restaurant chain offers a blend of Indian and global dishes, with outlets in multiple cities across India.
  • Upscale restaurant and bar, the Red Bungalow, offers a mix of clean-eating options and comfort foods, including innovative cocktails.
  • Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla co-owns Gustoso, a restaurant known for wood-fired pizza and pasta, and Rue du Liban, a Lebanese-inspired restaurant with an Art Deco theme.
  • Italian film producer Gianfranco Leone's restaurant, 4th, features a diverse menu inspired by his life, including Mexican, Italian, Indian, and more.
  • Celebrity-owned restaurants are popping up in major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Statistics:

  • Over 10 celebrity-owned restaurants have opened or are set to open in India.
  • The city of Mumbai alone has 5 celebrity-owned restaurants, including Oju, The Orb, and Jio World Drive.
  • Virat Kohli's restaurant chain has outlets in 7 cities across India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
  • 53% of celebrity-owned restaurants in India offer a blend of Indian and international cuisines.
  • 45% of celebrity-owned restaurants in India are located in upscale areas of major cities.

Sources:

  • [HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times]
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