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Chef Rajeev Shrestha, Executive Chef of Aloft Kathmandu

GastroPod EP. 2
Chef Rajeev Shrestha, Executive Chef of Aloft Kathmandu

Welcome to the new episode of GastroPod by Chef Nepal 🎙️—Nepal’s first dedicated gastronomy podcast bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and culinary leaders from around the world. In this second episode, we sit down with Chef Rajeev Shrestha, Executive Chef of Aloft Kathmandu, to hear his inspiring culinary journey. He is also a member of US Nepal Gastronomy Chefs Association. He shares his experiences, challenges, and vision for promoting Nepali cuisine and uplifting Nepali chefs on the global stage. 📺 Gastropod by Chef Nepal premieres every Monday on our YouTube channel. Stay tuned for more conversations with chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, food innovators, and industry leaders. 👉 Subscribe now and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ChefNepal 👉 Follow Chef Nepal for updates: 🌐 Website: www.chefnepal.com ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChefNepal 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechefnepal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechefnepal/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChefNepal 💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/thechefnepal/ 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheChefNepal 📲 Viber Channel: https://shorturl.at/bBtC7 ______________ 00:00 – Intro 02:16 – Rajeev Shrestha’s Cooking Journey 11:25 – First Job Experience 15:05 – Newari Sukul Bhoj vs. French Fine Dining 17:22 – Exploring the Unique Cuisines of Nepal 20:51 – When Did You Decide to Become a Chef? 23:28 – Grande Bhoj 27:33 – What is Gastronomy? 28:01 – Nepali Traditional Growth: Originality & Challenges 31:47 – International Culinary Events & Tourism Growth in Nepal 33:16 – Newari Food: Growth & Development 39:28 – Rise of Restaurants: Is Food Development Keeping Up? 41:04 – Perspective on Nepal’s Food Industry 42:22 – Plans for the Future 44:30 – Rapid Fire Round 🔥 47:10 – Message to BHM Students, Hotel & Restaurant Owners 49:31 – Outro _____________________ #Gastropod #ChefNepal #NepaliChefs #Podcast #GlobalNepaliChefs

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