Khazana Brampton: Indian celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s first restautant in North America brings rare dishes to Canadians
By Shruti Ganapathy
BRAMPTON: As Sanjeev Kapoor’s Khazana gears for its grand launch in Canada, the Indian celebrity chef, the celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor is all set to visit Toronto for the formal inauguration of the first restaurant in Brampton, his first in North America.
Located at 9121 Airport Road in Brampton, Khazana has been brought to Canada by Shailesh Gangwani who also is the co-owner of the restaurant.
With many popular Indian recipes such as Saag Paneer, Butter Chicken and Samosas already popular among Canadian homes, there is still a wide unexplored variety of Indian food that is waiting to be discovered in the diverse Canadian market, says Gangwani.
The treasure trove of spices brought by Khanaza Brampton will enhance the dining experience of Indian cuisine still lacking in the Canadian hospitality industry, according to hm.
“I had always wanted to enter the restaurant business, envisioning a luxurious experience of Indian fine dining, which was absent from the Canadian landscape. Hence, partnering with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor was an obvious choice with the skill and knowledge he brought to the forefront. He has been in the industry for 35 years, been an industry leader for years and the celebrity chef has over 140 cookbooks to his credit, more than 80 restaurants across the globe. This was the time to bring his flavours to an extremely welcoming market. He is the god of Indian cuisine and his expertise is unmatched,” says Gangwani.
As its name aptly says, Khazana Brampton will offer rare Shaam Savera, Puran Singh da Tariwala Murgh, Tandoori Aaloo Nazakat, Bhati Ka Murgh Boti Kebab and Pakhtooni Burra to the Canadians.
Gangwani says, “Back in India, I often used to dine in Sanjeev Kapoor’s restaurant in Ludhiana and Delhi and each time it was a great experience. Going to a restaurant and eating out should be a treat to all the senses. Eyes see. Nose smells. Tongue tastes.
“Sanjeev Kapoor’s food is exactly like a Rolls Royce car or a Parker pen, engineered to perfection, where the food is independent of the cook. It doesn’t matter who makes the food or which part of the world it is made in, it will be made with precision, dedication and excellence every time.
“I wanted to introduce the connoisseurs of Indian food that can be savoured and enjoyed by all, through a variety of dishes working in concert with a luxurious ambiance to truly represent authentic Indian fine dine experience.”
Gangwani credits his entrepreneurial spirit to his father. “My father started a readymade menswear business in 1966, when the majority population in India used to get their clothes stitched. I took over my family business in 1992 and subsequently changed to structured franchises. Over time, we have helped a lot of international brands establish themselves in Indian market through the franchise model – be it cars, watches, accessories or clothing, and now I felt it was time to bring a good Indian brand of the hospitality sector and establish it in North American market.”
According to Gangwani, “Change was needed then, and as history repeats itself, it is needed even today in the form of chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Khazana. The treasure is here for you to explore.”
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