'Go back to where it all began': Anand Mahindra recommends Chor Bizarre in Delhi

Industrialist Anand Mahindra has recommended Delhi’s Chor Bizarre restaurant to visitors, revisiting the culinary journey of restaurateur Rohit Khattar and highlighting the establishment’s role in bringing authentic Kashmiri cuisine to diners.

In a post on X, Mahindra recalled his recent visit to Delhi and described Chor Bizarre as a restaurant worth returning to after a long time. He traced its origins to the dining room of Hotel Broadway, where Khattar transformed a family-owned establishment into a distinctive culinary destination in Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar.

“This is where it all began for the enormously talented restaurateur Rohit Khattar,” Mahindra wrote, referring to the restaurant’s beginnings.

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He also praised the restaurant’s continued focus on authentic Kashmiri food and the efforts of chef Shivali, who, according to his post, treated him to a memorable meal while introducing him to the culinary traditions behind the cuisine.

Mahindra highlighted the role of Khattar’s family in shaping the restaurant’s identity, noting that the family’s association with the business goes back generations. However, he said it was after Chor Bizarre that Khattar expanded his culinary ambitions internationally, taking his expertise to London, New York and other parts of India.

The post also reflected on the diversity of Indian cuisine, with Mahindra pointing to regional specialities such as Konkani cuisine, Hosa, Fireback and Aali as examples of the country’s rich culinary landscape. He said Indian accents were also a reminder of the country’s extraordinary ability to produce new dining experiences.

Mahindra further disclosed that he has a financial interest in Rohit Khattar’s company, adding a note of transparency to his recommendation. Despite the disclosure, he reiterated his endorsement of the restaurant for those visiting Delhi.

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“Go back to where it all began,” he wrote, urging diners to experience the original restaurant’s food, character and ambience.

He concluded by recommending the establishment with a reference to its original identity: “The OG. Chor Bizarre.”

The post brings attention to Chor Bizarre’s longstanding association with Kashmiri cuisine and its distinctive approach to restaurant design and dining. Known for its eclectic interiors and traditional Indian food, the restaurant has sought to offer diners an experience that combines regional culinary heritage with an unconventional atmosphere.