VIKAS KHANNA
KINARA BY VIKAS KHANNA Vikas Khanna is an internationally acclaimed Indian American chef, film maker, and author. A James Beard nominee and one of the first Indian chefs to be awarded a Michelin Star in the United States. He has been featured amongst the 10 most influential chefs in the world by Deutsche Welle and Gazette Review. Vikas was the host of MasterChef India, Twist of Taste and Mega Kitchens on National Geographic. Author of 37 award-winning books, including UTSAV (the world’s most expensive cookbook) and the creator of documentary series Holy Kitchens and Kitchens of Gratitude. He founded the Museum of Kitchen Arts, which is home to thousands of India’s unique kitchen tools and equipment, located at his alma mater, WGSHA, Manipal, India. His initiative ‘Feed India’ served more than 25 Million Meals during the Covid-19 Pandemic. In 2020, The Last Color marks Khanna’s debut as a film writer and director which was eligible for OSCARS race for the 2020 Best Feature. Described as a ‘journey of the senses and an explosion of flavours’, Vikas Khanna’s culinary collaboration with JA Resorts & Hotels began in late 2019 and received instant acclaim. Kinara, meaning by the lake, is a modern exploration of traditional Indian cuisine. Described as an ‘affordable and approachable homage to the Indian kitchen’ and inspired by the raw beauty of home cooking. From the richly diverse regions of India and South Asia, featuring authentic regional dishes with a modern twist, the menu highlights classic dishes, with a strong focus on the subtle smoky flavours of the Tandoori oven and the variety of spices for which India is famous for.
