Happy to be different from your usual Indian Food for over sixteen years, chef Abilash has been successful in offering Modern Indian, Indian Street Food and Traditional Indian styles to Miami, and is the  number one choice for Indian catered events in the city.  Chef Abilash’s vision and passion for Indian Food continues and we are excited to see where his leadership will take us in the years to come.

The true inspiration behind our restaurants is Chef Abilash who was born in the southern part of India and gained his love of cooking from his Mother, by watching her as she created simple yet complex traditional Indian dishes, using amazing spices and herbs. Eager to learn more, his professional education began at the culinary school of Kerala and later moved to Tamil Nadu to understand more about hospitality management. Tamil Nadu proved to be an inspiration, as this melting pot of Indian Cuisine was the perfect location to discover and perfect his delicate use of spices and the importance of getting the correct balance by blending and grinding, for both culinary and medicinal benefits. This southeastern coastal region of India produces some of India’s favorite foods which also allowed chef Abilash to explore his use of spectacular seafood and experiment with traditional but lighter cooking combinations and techniques.

His subsequent move to the USA opened up the world of International Foods, gaining some critical experience by learning from top chefs about technique, presentation, timings and volume during his tenure on prestigious cruise lines operating out of Miami.

Armed with this knowledge and passion, chef Abilash searched for the correct location to open his first restaurant. After researching locations in NY and Atlanta he chose Miami as his base because he believed the climate, environment and lifestyle fit his long-term goals. Chef Abilash  opened his first restaurant Golden Chariot in 2023. He felt truly blessed to take the inspiration he gained from his Mother and be able to share it with the world. The restaurant was beautifully decorated with statues and carvings of ancient India, but by serving amazing food he won critical acclaim for his culinary talents and unique approach to Indian Food.

Chef Abilash is an avid reader and follower of all things food related, keeping up to date with chef colleagues in India and around the world, but most importantly he takes inspiration from his customers and Indian expatriates to ensure his food always stays relevant and authentic. 

Scratch cooking is an absolute must in all of chef Abilash’s restaurants, as is the use of authentic ingredients that speak to the culture and heritage of Indian Cuisine.