Indian celebrities are not just talented but also promising entrepreneurs and business owners. Have you ever thought about what they do apart from following their passion and their other income sources? Apart from being a brand ambassador and owning the IPL cricket team, they are also owners of some lavish and famous restaurants and food chains. Do check out the Famous Restaurants Owned By Famous Celebrities.
Following Is The List Of 10 Famous Celebrity-Owned Restaurants
1. ‘Kaema Sutra’ by Jacqueline Fernandez
The Sri Lankan model turned actress opened her first 5 star restaurants Kaema Sutra, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The restaurant is a collaboration between the actress Jacqueline Fernandez and Dharshan Munidasa, the celebrity chef of Sri Lanka.
The restaurant has a beautiful ambience. They offer the best Sri Lanka dishes with a contemporary twist. The menu is loaded with fish, seafood, and Banana leaf Barramundi, Sambols and drinks. It is a fusion of Sri Lanka cuisine and Chef’s creations.
2. ‘Bastian’ by Shilpa Shetty
Bollywood’s fitness queen Shilpa Shetty is now in the hospitality business. Apart from owing gold venture Satyug gold, interior designing company The White Window and digital content company Tweak India, she also owns a restaurant in Mumbai called Bastian, located in Worli. In 2019 she became the co-owner of Bastian with a 50% stake.
The restaurant is designed with luxurious esthetics. They offer appetizing seafood and Asian food. The must-have dishes from the menu are Salmon Jalapeno, Tuna Poke, Mud Crab, Soft-shell crab, and Crème Brulee Cheesecake.
3. ‘Rue Du Liban’ by Jay mehta
This restaurant is owned by Juhi Chawala’s husband, Jay Mehta. He is a businessman and deals in sugar and cement and also a co-owner of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. Jay Mehta is fond of travelling and art. That’s why he instructed the architects to design the restaurant inspired by the art and culture of Beirut. Rue Du Liban is locted at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai.
The menu is also an essence of Beirut cuisine and also designed by a Beiruti chef Ali Ghadban. The special dishes from the menu are Mushroom Hummus, Batata Meklieh, Muhammara and Baklava. The Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan also visited at the inaugural ceremony of this restaurant and is a regular visitor.
4. ‘The Elbo’ by Chunky Pandey
The comedian-actor is an owner of this bar called The Elbo, located at Khar West. It was started in 2009 and catered the exotic cocktails. Its speciality is that they prepare fresh dishes in front of their guest.
The Elbo serves the best Okonomiyaki, a Japanese pancake with veggies, and Chicken with seafood.
5. ‘Ministry of Crab’ by Sangakara & Jayawardene
Ministry of Crab is a famous Sri Lankan restaurant and is now opened in Khar, Mumbai. It is owned by cricketers Sangakara & Jayawardene. The famous Sri Lankan celebrity chef Dharshan Munidasa is also a part of this venture. He designs the menu with expertise.
This place is best for dine-out with friends. It is a famous seafood restaurant. Some of its popular dishes are Signature crab avocado, Garlic butter vegetables, Peppered corn cakes, Baked crab, Kade bread, Japanese rice. For dessert, it offers Bitter chocolate ice cream and French toast.
6. ‘Koyla’ by Ayesha Takia
Koyla is located at Colaba, Mumbai and is owned by actress Ayesha Takia and her husband Farhan Azmi, a hotelier. It is a rooftop restaurant and is famous for sheesha and Mughlai cuisine.
The price of sheesha is pocket friendly .i.e. less than Rs. 100. They serve tobacco-free and fruit flavoured hookas. The Koyla is best known for its Achaari paneer, Lehsuni palak, Chooza biryani and Ghosht labadar with Butter naan and Roomali roti.
7. ‘Garam Dharam Dhaba’ by Legendary Dharmendra
This esthetic dhaba is owned by the action king of Bollywood, Dharmendra. It is located at Rajouri Garden, New Delhi and is called Garam Dharam- Dhaba te Theka. It is designed with village huts, tractors. Its walls are decorated with posters of movies like Sholay, Fauji and Hathyar. There is a unique style for calling waiters by pressing the horn attached at the back of the seats.
The menu is also very interesting as it contains catchy names for its dishes. The special dishes of this dhaba are Garam Dharam special soya chaap and Biryani mast kalandar handi ke andar. Malai tikka, Tandoori paneer tikka is also very popular among the visitors.
8. ‘Nueva’ by Virat Kohli
Nueva is owned by female heartthrob cricketer Virat Kohli. He opened this restaurant in 2017 at Sangam Courtyard, New Delhi. The ambience of this place is very chic and elegant.
The menu is well-curated by chef Michael Swamy. It is filled with dishes from different corners of the world. The best dishes to relish at Nueva are Sushi and Ceviche, Pasta and Paellas. Nueva is also famous for its cocktail options like Fruity sangria and Baya Beso.
9. ‘Arth’ by Gauri Khan
Gauri Khan is a well known interior designer and wife of actor Shahrukh Khan. She is a proud owner of her restaurant Arth, Khar. It is beautifully designed by Gauri Khan and famous for its experimental dishes and cocktails. It has a gas-free open kitchen and uses traditional cooking methods.
The must-try dishes are Nimona Seekh, Kovalam Taco, Paneer kofta, Chicken Makhmali, and Morels stuffed. The famous cocktails are The Royal Indian Julep and The Sisterhood.
11. Crepe Station by Dino Morea
It is located in Malad, Mumbai and is owned by actor Dino Morea and his brother. Crepe station is one of the fastest-growing food chains in India. It is famous for its European delicacies. Kids will love this place and its food.
They serve the best crepes, pancakes, waffles and egg benedict.
It was all about the famous restaurants owned by famous celebrities. So, have you decided to visit the restaurant of your favourite celebrity? Maybe you can get a chance to meet them? Whenever you visit Mumbai, don’t forget to dine out at these finest restaurants.