In an exclusive interview with Restaurant India, Abhyaraj shares about his brands, indianising menu, picky eaters, trends and expansion plans and much more.
Restaurants today have the most widespread menu. With consumers today becoming more and more experimental in their food choices, restaurants today cover a wide range of global cuisine.
This transition from sweltering heat to soothing showers marks not only a change in weather but also a pivotal moment for the culinary landscape, where innovation meets tradition in the quest to capture the essence of the monsoon season on every plate.
The primary allure of online reservation systems is undeniable: they offer an easy interface for consumers to book tables and provide restaurants with tools to manage reservations efficiently.
Michelin's selective geographic expansion is influenced by its commercial interests and market dynamics, which currently exclude India from its prestigious dining guides.
Since 2018, hoteliers have been vocal about their concerns that this tax variation is causing a decline in restaurant footfall, as customers opt for standalone restaurants to leverage tax advantages.
The key to flourishing is not just in the quality of food but in the art of personalization. As customers increasingly value experiences tailored to their unique tastes, restaurants embracing this trend are setting new standards in customer satisfaction and loyalty.
The key areas of focus include the restoration of the GST Input Tax Credit, reinstating the Service Export from India Scheme, establishing a dedicated Food Services Ministry, according to industry status, reducing GST on eco-friendly materials, addressing GST on commercial rentals, rationalising licences and NOCs.
The awards night was attended by the top leaders including Amar Ohri of Ohri's, Shashank Annumula of Cafe Niloufer, Teja Chekuri from Ironhill India amongst others. The awards night was also blessed by the presence of Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Secretary, IT&EC, Govt of Telangana and Shri Meela Jayadev, President, FTCCI.