Meet The Chef

Chef Aanal Kotak

Founder & Owner

Chef Aanal Kotak is a celebrated name in the Indian culinary world, known for her journey from a passionate 12-year-old to a renowned celebrity chef. Her love for experimenting with ingredients and flavors has led to the creation of unforgettable dishes. Inspired by royal kitchens, Aanal mastered the art of crafting her own spices from edible flowers, petals, and other unique sources. To this day, she personally creates all the spices for The Secret Kitchen, bringing a distinct, authentic touch to every meal.

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"Food should be an experience, a journey that brings people together and celebrates the flavors of the world. At The Secret Kitchen, we fuse tradition with creativity to bring you a dining experience that transcends borders."

awards

the best restaurante

Best Indian Restaurant Chain of the Year – West – 2024 by Economic Times Hospitality

Restaurateur of the Year Award – 2022.

Woman Chef of the Year -2021.

Best restaurant of the year award for The Secret Kitchen 2018, 2019.

Chefpreneur of The Year – 2018.

Featured into Top 50 Food Entrepreneurs of India.

World record of India for the biggest Christmas plum cake- 2018.

Featured on Jewels of Food & Beverage Of India- 2022

Got “THE NARI RATNA AWARD” from Khadhiya Khurak 2023.

Featured in 35 UNDER 35

ENTREPRENEUR LIST 2024 by Entrepreneur India.

Got the Women’s Achiever Award 2024 by IIHM Ahmedabad.

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