Our 2Gs, Sadaf and Archit are hosting two international desis; restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and Chef Vijay Kumar from the New York-based Michelin Star restaurant Semma. Together they discuss:

1. Why is Roni unapologetic about the Indian food he serves?


2. What are the influences behind the food served at Semma?


3. Why does it make no sense to demarcate Indian menus into courses such as appetizers and entrees?


4. How is Semma redefining southern Indian cuisine beyond the stereotypical dosa-idli-vada?


5. Is it necessary to give a European look and feel to Indian cuisine in the name of “Modern Indian”?


6. How do you pair wines with Indian food?

So, sit back and relax, and order your favourite south Indian dish while the 2Gs dive deep into the star-studded journey of this extraordinary restaurant.

Important links to geek out more:

1. Website | Twitter & Instagram: @semmanyc


2. Article: How Semma became the only Indian restaurant in the US to win a Michelin star this year by Pooja Shah


3. Article: NYC’s South Indian cuisine restaurant, Semma earns one Michelin Star


4. Article: In New York, Semma earns a Michelin star for its rural Tamil Nadu cuisine by Shonali Muthalaly


5. Article: Paddy Fields to NYC’s Hottest Indian Restaurant, Michelin Star Chef’s Amazing Journey by Sowmya Mani

You can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle

Sadaf Hussain: @sadaf_hussain 

Archit Puri: @thehustlingglutton

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