Our Culinary Team and Award-Winning Program
Meet the minds and hands behind Indian Accent. From our kitchen to your glass, this is the dedication and expertise that defines our inventive approach.
We are honored to receive the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to building an exceptional wine program that thoughtfully pairs with the nuances of inventive Indian cuisine, guided by our Head of Wines, Kevin Ken Rodrigues.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Executive Chef Shantanu Mehrotra for being named Chef of the Year at the NDTV Food Awards. His creative vision and dedication to culinary excellence are the driving force behind the Indian Accent experience.
We are humbled and thrilled to be named India’s number one restaurant for the second consecutive year by La Liste. This milestone is a celebration of 15 years of passion, innovation, and the hard work of our entire team.
We are incredibly proud of our Bar Manager, Ravi Rai, for reaching the finals of World Class, the world's most prestigious bartender competition. This video captures his passion and skill, which are at the heart of the innovation you see at our bar every day.
Our mixologists Varun and Ravi recently took over the bar at JW Marriott, Goa. This video showcases their expertise as they craft signature Indian Accent cocktails, bringing our unique expressions and layered flavors to a new audience.
Our talented bartender is seen here crafting a cocktail with Suntory Toki whisky during our collaboration with Nadodi KL. It is this level of focus and precision that defines every drink we serve at our bar.
About Our Acclaimed Team & Program
It is the rigor behind the awards that matters most to us. When you dine here, you are experiencing the result of thousands of hours of technique—from Kevin Ken Rodrigues ensuring the acidity in a wine matches our spices, to Ravi Rai refining the clarity of a cocktail infusion. This is not about the trophy on the shelf; it is about the consistency of the craft on your plate.
At Indian Accent, our identity is shaped by the collective dedication of our team. Executive Chef Shantanu Mehrotra, named Chef of the Year at the NDTV Food Awards, leads a kitchen where traditional street-inspired dishes are reimagined through modern technique. His vision ensures that every course—whether it is a reimagined phulka or a complex dessert—is grounded in authentic Indian flavours while pushing the boundaries of what fine dining can be.
Our beverage program matches this intensity. Led by Head of Wines Kevin Ken Rodrigues, our wine cellar has earned the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. We focus on pairings that respect the spice levels and textures unique to Indian cuisine, moving beyond standard conventions to find unexpected harmonies.
At the bar, Ravi Rai, a finalist at the World Class bartender competition, drives our approach to mixology. Our cocktails are not merely drinks but narratives. By utilizing methods like milk clarification and sous-vide infusion, we create spirits that are complex, balanced, and deeply layered. Whether it is our signature Kulfi cocktail or a specific pairing, the precision is constant. We believe that fine dining is a conversation, and our team is here to guide you through that experience, one detail at a time.
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