Rasam Restaurant

✨ MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND RASAM ✨
Our Team. Their Stories. Their Craft.

Today, we would like you to meet Chef Yash Thakore, our Executive Chef.

After completing a three-year diploma from the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Bangalore, one of India’s most respected hospitality institutes, Yash embarked on a journey through some of the finest hotel kitchens in India and abroad.

From the Taj Group in India and Boston, Massachusetts, to ITC Chennai and Marriott Ahmedabad, Yash’s talent and dedication saw him rise rapidly through one of the world’s most demanding hospitality industries. He went on to become Executive Sous Chef at Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad, before serving as Executive Chef at DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad and later ITC Fortune Select Ahmedabad, prior to joining Rasam four years ago.

His journey reflects not only exceptional culinary skill, but also an enduring curiosity and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. Today, he leads our kitchen with the same passion, precision and deep respect for authentic Indian cuisine.

A few things about Chef Yash:

🍽️ Favourite dish to cook:
“Our Whole Sea Bass. The simplest dishes demand the greatest discipline.”

🌿 One ingredient you cannot live without?
“Turmeric. Few ingredients bring together flavour, colour and character so naturally.”

✨ What makes a great Indian dish?
“Understanding the science behind flavour, while respecting traditions that have stood the test of time.”

👨‍🍳 Advice to young chefs:
“Technique will earn you respect. Humility will keep you learning.”

Thank you, Chef Yash, for your leadership, passion and unwavering pursuit of excellence.

We look forward to introducing more of the wonderful people behind Rasam in the coming days.