Indian celebrity chef, Kunal Kapur, recently launched his new Pan Indian restaurant in Dubai – Patiala by Kunal Kapur, which is located at Souk Al Bahar at Dubai Mall. The restaurant features Indian classics along with modern Indian food. The restaurant is co-owned by Chef Kapur and Saurabh Narain. Chef Kapur handles the operations, whereas Narain oversees business and marketing.
Speaking to Food & Hospitality World, Chef Kapur said, “I have been a chef and running restaurants in India for the last 16 years. I always wanted to have a restaurant of my own. In Dubai, I saw a great opportunity and market for Indian food. I love the city and its fascination with eating out. It is a tough market, but what is the fun if it is not challenging.”
“Dubai is a place where almost 65 per cent of the population are Indians. The math is very simple now; one of the most popular cuisines there is Indian food. Also, Emiratis love Indian food and biryani is a staple food for them. As Dubai is a mix of people from across the world, there is a great demand for Indian food, whether it is classic or innovative,” he added.