meherwan irani, ceo /founder
the spicewalla story Five-time James Beard–nominated chef Meherwan Irani founded Spicewalla years after opening his first restaurant in Asheville, NC, Chai Pani, which was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022 and changed the perception of Indian food in America. With Spicewalla, he and his team of chefs, creators, and enthusiasts are on a quest to help consumers harness the power of fresh and high-quality spices to become better cooks. Spicewalla offers 250+ spices and exclusive blends that are roasted, ground, and packed by hand in their Asheville factory. taste & believe. 2
