In February 2005, a group of 10 restaurant staff couldn’t believe their ears when they heard their new employers talk. They were standing in a stuffy, under-construction restaurant — to be called Mast Kalandar — in Bannerghatta Road, a Bangalore suburb, that would be their workplace when it was ready. But what the chefs, waiters and helpers were thinking was: Were their employers, a young couple, ready for the restaurant business?
There are enormous demands on the kitchen and supply chain, especially in light of Mast Kalandar’s decision to not have deep freezers in the kitchens.
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MK was a decent place till some months back. The food there is awful, and their delivery-service pathetic. It's been 3 weeks and I am still waiting. -Nikhil
on Mar 26, 2011I know that even Jain would not have thought that his home made concept would be so successful.
on Mar 1, 2011More than the success is the underlying message of following one's dream and the relentless pursuit of it...truly pathbreakers and icons for today's India...May they flourish and inspire many more...
on Feb 24, 2011Simply amazing this success story. The punjabi dishes, the rajma. Totally sinful! It's no wonder that it has become such a success story.
on Feb 24, 2011I wish the Jains had an outlet in the vasant kunj area of delhi. I and my wife being on the wrong side of 60 sometimes long to eat home made food at a reasonable price. By delhi standards Rs. 80-100 is just peanuts. Of course in south india you can get a meal for rs. 50.- or around that, but south indian meal. For a north indian meal even in south rs. 100.- is very reasonable. Pl. let me know if you have an outlet in Coimbatore so that i could inform my son and daughter-in-law.
on Feb 23, 2011Truly inspiring for many ( I am sure). These guys listened to their hearts and followed it. At the same time I think future is all about Quality. There will be no compromise on it as the Indian consumer is willing to pay for it.
on Feb 23, 2011Congrats Gaurav...You made monericons proud.
on Feb 23, 2011congrats gaurav ...... hats off to you for making us all proud......... :)
on Feb 23, 2011