CHEF HEMANT OBEROI

CHEF HEMANT OBEROI

Founder, OB Hospitality & Hemant Oberoi Hospitality Goa; Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, One Toque by Gault&Millau

Chef Hemant Oberoi is a well-known Indian chef, formerly the Executive Chef at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, and also the Grand Chef of the Taj Group of Hotels. He is known for his innovative approach to Indian cuisine and his role in the evolution of fine dining in India. 

Key Highlights:

  • Executive Chef, Taj Mahal Hotel:Oberoi was the Executive Chef at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. 
  • Grand Chef, Taj Group:He also held the position of Grand Chef for the Taj Group of Hotels. 
  • Innovative Approach:Oberoi is known for introducing Indian diners to international cuisines and modernizing Indian cooking techniques. 
  • Restaurant Management:He has overseen renowned restaurants like Varq (contemporary Indian cuisine) and Wasabi (Japanese cuisine) within the Taj Group. 
  • Hospitality Philosophy:Oberoi emphasizes the humanitarian aspect of hospitality, stating that it is a duty to protect guests and employees. 
  • Role in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks:During the 2008 Mumbai attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi led his staff in protecting guests and employees, highlighting his leadership and commitment. 
  • Film “Hotel Mumbai”:The film “Hotel Mumbai” portrays Oberoi’s role in the attack and his efforts to keep guests safe.
  • Martabaan by Hemant oberoi in emirates palace hotel Abudhabi
  • Michelin recommended restaurant guide for last three years
  • Gault &millau guide one toque for last four years
  • Time out Abu Dhabi best indian restaurant in Abu Dhabi for last two years
  • Innovator of khud cuisine , reincarnation of atta chicken
  • Inventor of naazza ( naan pizza in 1993, vodka Patani poori in 1994
  • Chocolate shawarma 2015
  • Innovator of same
  • Today a big hit in dubai Amd Abudhabi
  • Hathodi Chaat in 2019
  • Lemon grass cuisine
  • Cali Indian cuisine 1993
  • Temple cuisine