How Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai reimagines Indian classics at his first restaurant in India, Zarqash
Chef Rohit Ghai has launched his first restaurant in India, named Zarqash, at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. The restaurant offers a contemporary take on Indian classics, featuring a six-course tasting menu that highlights seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Signature dishes include khaman dhokla apple and duck seekh kebab, alongside a cocktail menu inspired by Indian flavors.
- ▪Zarqash is Chef Rohit Ghai's first restaurant in India, located at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore.
- ▪The restaurant features a six-course tasting menu that showcases modern interpretations of Indian classics.
- ▪Signature dishes include khaman dhokla apple and duck seekh kebab, with a cocktail menu inspired by Indian ingredients.
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India cannot boast of Michelin star restaurants yet. A number of Indian-origin chefs, particularly in the UK and West Asia, however, have helmed restaurants that have got the honour. Fresh off the launch of their Chinese restaurant, Yan Yan, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore unveiled another new restaurant last week. Zarqash is in partnership with Chef Rohit Ghai, a London-based chef with many restaurants under his belt, one of which, Jamavar, won the prestigious Michelin star when he worked there. Today he owns Vatavaran, Kutir and Manthan in London, and others in Dubai, Morocco and Muscat. Zarqash is his first venture in his home country, India.The restaurant is located on the fourth floor of the hotel, where their Indian restaurant Riwaz used to be.
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