Being half Indian and a mess of other ethnicities, Chef Ghose’s culinary angle is to modernize Indian cuisine.
Kunal Ghose is a chef/restaurateur based in Victoria and owner of Fishhook, Fishhook at Mermaid Wharf, and Dobosala Cantina and Ride-Thru. His restaurants focus on local, sustainable seafood and produce. Being half Indian and a mess of other ethnicities, Chef Ghose’s culinary angle is to modernize Indian cuisine. At Fishhook, there is a focus on pescatarian Indo-French dishes. Dobosala Cantina has an Indo-Pacific approach utilizing flavours, dishes and techniques from all over the Pacific with tiny injections of Indian influence. Find more details at fishhookvic.com and dobosala.com.
As an Executive Chef at the stunning Fraser River Lodge, Chef Lucky Dhillon works closely with local farmers using fresh and organic ingredients to create delectable and scrumptious farm to table meals for his guests.
“This is an interpretation of the way I look at today’s eating habits and trends. Chaat masala is readily available in every grocery in India. When I first combined chaat with balsamic vinegar and honey, the chaat went to another level. You can substitute any kind of beans and lentils and cauliflower can replace the broccoli." – Ratnani
“The croquettes make a great snack for a party. Feel free to change the shape and size of the croquettes – go all out and see what funky shapes you can come up with!” – Ratnani
