Exclusive Interview | Chef Amit Shetty, Taki Taki, Lower Parel
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In order to be a successful chef it will always require solid grounding and a good foundation and that comes with training and to be strong with basics
Chef Amit Shetty
How did it all start? Share your culinary journey with us.
I was one of those kids who loved sports a lot. Growing up at 15 at then when I realized to be in the kitchen. my uncle had a restaurant so seeing the buzz and busy environment. Since then I was very clear that I want to be in the kitchen as a chef
What are your earliest memories of the kitchens you worked in?
It was when I use to go to surat for my vacation I use to spend my time in my uncle's restaurant in the kitchen. So passion started from there. Back then after completing SSC, I started working intern at a pizza joint just to learn the basics. Professionally it started from Trident Oberoi Bkc
A dish your patrons/guests love.
Carpaccio is that one dish that guest at Taki Taki restaurant loves a lot fresh thin slice of fish with pickled garlic, ponzu dressing, and avocado tartare
A dish that you love but do not have on your menu,
The dish I love the most is the purest form of my mom-made Dal and Kori gassi .
What according to you does it take to become a successful chef?
Dedication –it’s a very competitive industry and it requires passion and dedication.
Training – in order to be a successful chef it will always require solid grounding and a good foundation and that comes with training and being strong with the basics
What advice would you give to a young culinary student?
learn how to hustle .respect everything and everyone in the kitchen. never stop learning. Don’t run behind money it will follow. always say “ yes chef “
What instruments/ equipment/devices you cannot imagine working without?
Being a sushi chef for me my knife is what makes magic. It’s the best equipment to work when it’s sharp
Your favorite ingredient is…
My very favorite ingredients are garlic, soy sauce, and butter.
Name chefs, you find amazing or chefs' work you admire.
I admire chef Sajid Patel executive chef of Marriott hotels and Heston Blumenthal .
What books should every chef read?
Larousse gastronomique .and The professional chef book.
