Chef Sagar Ghosh is globally known as one of the pioneers of modern Indian cuisine and his vision is to bring Indian culture and cuisine to the forefront on the global culinary map. His creative flair and culinary techniques stem from being trained by some of the world's best chefs and hospitality professionals. Born and raised in Kolkata, a region in India well known for its amazing cuisine, from his humble beginning in India to the international recognition he has achieved today, Sagar is on a never-ending quest to spread the joys of gastronomic pleasure through his innovative and contemporary cooking styles. He has established a collection of restaurants that sets a new paradigm within the hospitality profession. Inspired by his travels, he is constantly developing fresh concepts, and that our dear friends is how the idea of Delhi Belly hatched. With a natural flair for cooking, Chef Ghosh adds a dash of creativity to make every dish sensational. His expertise in modern Indian gastronomy is greatly reflected in the menu.
With his extensive experience, there are more ways than one of collaboration with Chef Sagar. His love for his craft has its basis in its mutability. “I have never been bored in the kitchen. Playing with ingredients, colors, flavors, presentation and garnishes makes me happy. I like the constant thinking it requires, and the way we can modify the cuisine, and shape it according to local demand, while still ensuring diners know it is Indian cuisine,” says Sagar, who names fellow luminaries Sanjeev Kapoor (whom Sagar worked from 2016 – 2019 as part of the executive team)
With years of experience hosting cooking classes and demonstrations, Chef Sagar has built a strong following of fans with his engaging and easy-to-understand ways of explanation
Always exploring traditional and modern ingredients, Chef Sagar is rooted in traditional know-how and has also created an array of progressive, award-winning dishes
Chef Sagar is open to partnering with brands that are in line with his culinary philosophy.
Many boundaries were broken enroute to Sagar becoming a pioneering chef, and this is the reason why he is celebrated as a renowned chef in Los Angeles. Coming from a family of engineers and corporate professionals, Sagar had to break many stereotypes to reach where he is today.
Sagar uses traditional Indian preparation methods and blends them with flavors drawn from his rich and diverse experience in the industry, resulting in uniquely juxtaposed culinary offerings. These include Tandoori-marinated Salmon in Sambal and Fresh Pomegranate, Fish with Lobster and Mango-spiced Caviar, and Spiced Chicken Roulade stuffed with Baby Spinach in a Laksa-infused sauce. Sagar’s road to where he is today has been paved with many milestones.