Asma Khan, chef and owner of London’s Darjeeling Express, shares her journey from home cook to influential restaurateur advocating for women in the culinary industry. She candidly discusses the toxic culture in fine dining, highlighting issues of sexism and racism while promoting a collaborative and inclusive kitchen environment. Asma emphasizes the importance of collective action against industry injustices, calls for ethical dining practices, and reflects on the emotional ties between food, identity, and memory.

Asma Khan, the first to create an all-female high-end Indian restaurant, discusses empowering women in the culinary industry, supporting conflict-affected communities, addressing challenges faced by second daughters in India, and navigating identity and independence.