, is taking diners on an exotic journey across the Silk Route with his gorgeous new venture, Karravaan, opening in the Union Market District this spring.
With Karravaan , Mandhaiya has created dishes that draw from across Persian, Portuguese, Indian and Turkish culinary traditions, spotlighting their connections and paying homage to the ancient roots of these rich food cultures. Highlights from the menu include the Persian-inspired Branzino , Lamb Shank Biryani and the Goan-Portuguese-inflected Pork Chop Vindaloo .
“With Karravaan, I wanted to show diners ancient foods from the Silk Route that allow them to experience, travel and relive the rich history of the region – foods that I like to say were lost, but are now found,” says Mandhaiya. “Being in the Union Market District, which is surrounded by a web of train tracks, made the idea of journeys and travel even more meaningful.” Says Mandhaiya.