Imran Mansuri, former chef at Kombala Sri Lankan restaurants, is set to open a venue in Putney, south west London.
Mansuri, who previously worked at Benares, Jamavar and Tamarind, will launch Raaz, meaning “secret” in Hindi, this autumn.
The menu featuring classic chaat, modern small plates, tandoori grills and “punchy” curries will also include Cornish lamb chops with kadai mushrooms and quail egg, wild-garlic chicken chop with charred broccoli, and Malabar fish curry with wild seabass.
The drinks menu will offer Indian-accented cocktails of turmeric gin and tonic and jalapeno-guava margaritas, alongside a wine list that ranges from accessible pours to special occasion bottles.
“At Raaz, we invite guests to explore India’s rich culinary roots through a modern lens, refined, balanced, and bright,” said Mansuri, adding, “Our goal is to deliver the kind of elevated, nuanced food you’d expect in Mayfair or Soho, right here in Putney.”
Author: George Shaw
Former BBC journalist and founder and CEO of an award-winning London advertising and PR company for 20 years, providing restaurant consultancy services. Spent a decade as the director of communications of the Asian Catering Federation in the UK and lead judge for its various restaurant and chef awards programmes. Now returned to journalism, specialising in food and travel and currently the Editor-in-Chief for Taste London, Taste Asia, the Good Curry Guide and CEO of International Culinary Guides.