Centro's Culinary Genius

Chef Toufik Imam Shaikh, a resident of India, has made his way to becoming the forefrontleading Executive Chef at Centro Capital Doha. Let’s meet the chef in charge…

WITH OVER 14 YEARS OF experience in the thriving hospitality industry across the Middle East and India, Chef Toufik Imam Shaikh has created significant milestones through leading hotel chains such as the Taj, Ritz-Carlton, Jumeirah and Sofitel.

Through his dedicated experience, his passion is ultimately conveyed through his signature dishes at C.taste. The restaurant specializes in serving an array of decadent dishes throughout the day, focusing on the concept for dining all day where everyone is welcome for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The setting calls for a savored moment with friends and family as the atmosphere is dynamic, lively and intimate.

Since C.taste brings the spotlight on international dining, there is no limit to the selection of cuisines available. Taking a culinary journey from the Mediterranean, Asia and the Middle East – you will have the opportunity to try out and indulge the exquisite flavors from various continents all under one roof.

Chef Toufik consistently upholds the constant level of standard and respect towards the food. Simplicity is key when it comes to curating the dishes, with the incorporation of unique ingredients to further enrich them and adding a contemporary twist. When dining at C.taste, the à la carte menu has been exquisitely crafted by Chef Toufik, giving you the finest selections from starters to desserts: For the starters, you begin with the Classic Caesar Salad – a quintessential appetizer that comes along with unique ingredients such as poached eggs, roman lettuce, bacon, Parmigiano Reggiano and anchovy fillet. It is topped with olive oil and mustard to create a creamy consistency that brings out the rich flavors of the salad.

As for the main course, there is the Pan Roasted Norwegian Salmon – a hearty dish that is complemented with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and caper sauce. With such an arrangement, it is the ideal dish to keep you satisfied throughout the day.

To end the course on a sweet note, the Traditional Tiramisu is the ideal selection. Not only it is a glorious Italian dessert loved by all, as Chef Toufik’s unique technique includes the incorporation of coffee-infused mascarpone mousse with whipped ganache that redefines the simplistic take of the dessert. ✤

GO: THE À LA CARTE SELECTION AT C.TASTE IS A GREAT PLACE TO START WITH A DYNAMIC DINING EXPERIENCE AND TO BEGIN DEPARTING FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL CULINARY JOURNEY, BOOK YOUR TABLE BY CALLING CENTRO CAPITAL DOHA ON 4455 5000 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION.