Manish Mehrotra
Chef of Indian Accent, pioneer of modern Indian fine dining
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Manish Mehrotra is a chef known for modern Indian cuisine that combines Indian flavours with global ingredients and techniques. His restaurant Indian Accent in New Delhi is regularly listed among Asia’s best restaurants and has branches in New York and London.
Biography
Training
Manish Mehrotra grew up in Patna and trained in hotel management in Mumbai. He worked with the Taj group, including at its pan-Asian restaurant Thai Pavilion, and spent time in Thailand, Japan and London learning other cuisines.
Indian Accent
In 2009 he opened Indian Accent in New Delhi, serving inventive dishes such as blue cheese naan and pulled-pork phulka that reimagined Indian food with global ingredients. It soon became one of the most celebrated restaurants in India.
International
Indian Accent opened in New York in 2016 and later in London, introducing his style of modern Indian cooking to international diners.
Recognition
The Delhi restaurant has repeatedly appeared in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list and the World’s 50 Best extended list, and Mehrotra is widely credited with changing how fine-dining Indian food is perceived.
Timeline
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1974
Born in Patna, Bihar
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2009
Opens Indian Accent in New Delhi
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2016
Indian Accent opens in New York
Did you know?
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He trained in pan-Asian cooking before focusing on Indian food.
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His blue cheese naan became famous.
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His restaurant has branches on three continents.
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Frequently asked
Who is Manish Mehrotra?
Manish Mehrotra is a chef known for modern Indian cuisine that combines Indian flavours with global ingredients and techniques. His restaurant Indian Accent in New Delhi is regularly listed among Asia’s best restaurants and has branches in New York and London.
How old is Manish Mehrotra?
Manish Mehrotra is 52 years old, born on 20 January 1974 in Patna, Bihar.
Where is Manish Mehrotra from?
Manish Mehrotra was born in Patna, Bihar.
What is Manish Mehrotra known for?
Manish Mehrotra is best known for Indian Accent restaurants in Delhi, New York and London.
References
- Manish Mehrotra — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Official website. www.chefmanishmehrotra.com. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Manish Mehrotra (Q16214976) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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