What motivated you to become a chef?

AK: Cooking is in my genes. My grandfather and father were both involved in the industry for many years. They were both passionate chefs and i am too.

Who would you most like to work with?

AK: I'm a big fan of Ainsley Harriott who came to our restaurant recently and was very impressed with our food. I have always been a big fan of Ready Steady Cook.

Tell us about your current menu?

AK: My menu has been created using my own personal recipes. We offer highly unique dishes like Kalam Karishma and Kalam's Delight, which is a sweet, hot and sour dish. These special dishes are very popular with our customers.

Which dish on the menu would you recommend to a customer?

AK: If they like a mild dish it would be the Mirpurie Patice. If they prefer a medium dish, i would recommend the Baharie Special or the Jogonathour Special. For anyone who is new to Indian cooking i would recommend the Kalam Karishma or the Zul Zula.

 

Which chef has been your greatest inspiration?

 

AK: It would have to be Gordon Ramsay for being not only a fantastic chef, but also such a great businessman. I love the way he runs his restaurants, I really like his dedication and being a perfectionist - two things i strive to do with my business.