In this soulful interview, Chef Ranveer Brar shares how food and culture shape memory and identity, and introduces Kashkan Kissaghar in Dubai.
DUBAI: In an exclusive and heartwarming conversation with The Brew News, celebrated Indian chef and TV personality Ranveer Brar dives deep into the emotional layers of food, culture, and identity. Fondly called the “Sufi of Food,” Brar isn’t just about culinary skills — he’s a storyteller who believes that food connects us to our past and roots.
As he welcomes us into his world, Brar shares, “Being a chef is not just about cooking. It’s about telling stories, preserving heritage, and connecting generations.”
Brar’s journey through the culinary world has been shaped not only by his expertise but also by his profound belief that food is memory. “When people migrate, what they carry with them is their food. It becomes a portable form of their identity, a reminder of where they come from,” he explains.
He reflects on how cravings and comfort foods often have deep psychological ties. “Why do we crave certain things when we’re low? Because food stores emotion. It heals, soothes, and speaks when words can’t,” Brar says.
This passion has materialised into Kashkan Kissaghar, his latest venture in Dubai. Located in the heart of the city, it is more than just a restaurant. It is a space where every dish is a story from India’s rich culinary landscape. “Each recipe at Kashkan is like a chapter from Indian food folklore,” he shares.
As a chef, Brar continues to advocate for cultural preservation through cuisine. “Whether it’s street food or royal recipes, each has a tale. It is our duty to keep those tales alive through flavours,” he concludes.
Whether you view food as sustenance or something deeper, this intimate conversation with Chef Ranveer Brar reminds us all that food is, at its core, emotion, identity and heritage.
