Determined to succeed, Vineet Bhatia raised the bar by becoming one of the first Indian chefs to receive a Michelin star in 2001, for his restaurant Zaika in London. Always, true to his Indian flavours, Bhatia plays around with the ingredients, giving a twist to flavour profiles, without altering the essence of the “Indianess” of the dish. “I want to keep popularising Indian cuisine where there is a demand and respect for Indian food,” he says. Small wonder then that he is all set to open his second restaurant, Indego by Vineet, in Doha in December this year. For someone who did not match up to many in height, this 50-year-old rebel, but celebrated chef, known for his modern and evolved Indian food, now stands tall in stature with his talent, fame and creativity.

Source: The Hindu May 04, 2017 10:30 UTC