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LOT’S COOKING

TRAINED UNDER MANISH MEHROTRA, INDIAN ACCENT, MUMBAI’S HEAD CHEF
RIJUL GULATI IS BRINGING HIS OWN YOUTHFUL TOUCH TO THE RESTAURANT

INTERVIEW BY SHAFQUAT ALI

How does is it feel to lead the kitchen as Head Chef of the Does the pressure to up the game and stay ahead of the
world’s premier modern Indian restaurant? curve weigh on you?
Leading the kitchens of Indian Accent, Mumbai, as the Absolutely, the pressure to constantly up the game and stay
Head Chef is an incredible privilege and a constant source ahead of the curve is a significant aspect of being Head Chef
of inspiration. It’s a role that comes with a blend of at Indian Accent, Mumbai. This pressure arises from the
excitement, responsibility, and dedication. Ultimately, the desire to maintain the restaurant’s reputation for
satisfaction comes from seeing the delight on our patrons’ innovation, creativity and excellence.
faces as they savour the dishes we have carefully crafted.
It’s about creating memories and forging a deeper What are the lessons you have learned from the eight
connection with the culinary heritage of India. While the years that you spent travelling the world with Chef
role demands dedication and hard work, it’s incredibly Manish Mehrotra for pop-ups that you have put to good
fulfilling to be at the forefront of redefining how Indian use in Mumbai?
cuisine is perceived on a global stage. Cultural fusion: Travelling and participating in pop-up

Rijul Gulati shares a light moment
with his mentor Manish Mehrotra.
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