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Meherwan Irani
Chef and CEO of the Chai Pani Restaurant Group and co‑founder of Spicewalla, credited with popularizing Indian street food in the U.S. and recipient (with his team) of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant.
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Oct 16, 2025
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EP 1: A Conversation with Meherwan and Molly Irani of Chai Pani Restaurant Group
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Meherwan and Molly Irani, the dynamic duo behind Chai Pani Restaurant Group, share their journey of transforming Indian street food in the U.S. They discuss the importance of building a strong hospitality culture and how their personal histories shaped their vision. Their courageous decision to open during the 2008 financial crisis is explored, emphasizing passion over fear. The couple highlights the significance of internal hospitality and investing in their team. With ambitions of expanding to 10 restaurants in 10 years, they aim to redefine hospitality in America.
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