Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar on new Dubai venture and its appeal

Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar on new Dubai venture and its appeal

Indian celebrity chef Ranveer Brar is set to bring the food of India to Dubai with his inaugural Middle Eastern endeavour Kashkan in Dubai. The restaurant’s name, a fusion of Kashmir and Kanyakumari, is in itself a commitment to showcase the entirety of India’s culinary heritage.

Curated with meticulous care by Chef Ranveer Brar himself, the menu at Kashkan takes diners on a mesmerising voyage through India's rich and diverse culinary tapestry, encompassing the distinct flavours of all Indian regions. We caught up with the chef ahead of the restaurant's official opening on September 2, to discuss the aim of Kashkan and some of its signature dishes. Excerpts from the interview:

Congratulations on the upcoming opening of Kashkan! Can you share the story behind the name?

Thank you! The name Kashkan actually came about quite organically. To be honest, the name was ready even before I was fully prepared to open the restaurant. We added more meaning to it over time. The idea behind the name is to encompass the vastness of Indian cuisine, moving beyond the stereotypical perception. We wanted to focus on the idea of "India food" rather than just "Indian food." This resonated well with the concept of Kashkan, symbolising