Culinary Consultant
Transforming F&B ventures with tailored solutions. From concept creation to talent recruitment, training, and ongoing support, ensuring your success in the culinary world.
Hari's journey led him to prestigious kitchens worldwide, from New York's culinary scene to the heart of Bangkok. As a chef, author, and restaurateur, Hari crafts exceptional dining experiences, seamlessly blending Indian traditions with global flavors. Explore his Michelin rated restaurants, acclaimed cookbooks, and global ventures, as he endeavors to elevate Indian cuisine to international acclaim.
He kick-started his culinary journey in Manipal, graduating in 1994. He honed his skills at ITC hotels and later soared to New York's Culinary Institute of America. There, he collaborated with culinary giants like Daniel Boulud, Marcus Samuelson, and Albert Adria, gaining international recognition for his innovative cooking. His passion for food knows no bounds, as he continues to delight taste buds worldwide with contemporary cuisine.
Transforming F&B ventures with tailored solutions. From concept creation to talent recruitment, training, and ongoing support, ensuring your success in the culinary world.
Hari is a recurring guest on national television shows such as The Rachael Ray Show on ABC, Today’s Show on NBC and Food Network Shows, such as Beat Bobby Flay where he is a celebrity judge.
Chef Hari Nayak has published several cookbooks and is the author of widely acclaimed Modern Indian Cooking.
Conceptualised Michelin-rated restaurants from NYC, the Middle East and Bangkok. Official partner of Four Seasons Resorts, featuring a restaurant in Maldives, with upcoming ventures in Tokyo in 2024.
Hari is a recurring guest on national television shows such as The Rachael Ray Show on ABC, Today’s Show on NBC and Food Network Shows, such as Beat Bobby Flay where he is a celebrity judge.
In 2019, Hari opened Sona in NYC and quick-service Indian spots across the US. He's a consultant in Asia and the Middle East, owns Michelin-rated Jhol, and partnered with Four Seasons Resorts in 2023 for Maldives ventures.
Chef is a restaurant consultant and operator helping numerous food service establishments, hotels and restaurants with various successful culinary projects and events. He is also involved in every aspect of his restaurants – concept development, menu, architectural design, talent recruitment and training
Chef Hari Nayak has published several cookbooks and is the author of widely acclaimed Modern Indian Cooking.
