About this episode

Utkarsh Yadav discusses his journey and the unique dining experience at Sigri Indian Barbecue, blending Indian street food with American barbecue traditions.

This Corner Booth podcast by RestaurantOwner.com is a leading resource for independent restaurant operators seeking strategies to engage teams, delight guests, and grow their business. In this episode, host Chris Tripoli interviews Utkarsh Yadav, founder of Sigri Indian Barbecue, a fast-casual concept that combines authentic Indian street food with American barbecue traditions. The discussion explores how open flame cooking, tandoor techniques, and customizable menu options create a unique dining experience that resonates with today’s guests. Utkarsh shares his entrepreneurial journey from Mumbai to the U.S., where he worked in various restaurant roles before launching Sigri Indian Barbecue. His concept focuses on fresh, nut-free Indian food prepared in traditional clay tandoor ovens, offering signature dishes like chicken tikka, butter chicken, saffron rice, and paneer. With a menu designed for customization, guests can choose proteins, sauces, and sides to create bowls and cuisine prepared in traditional clay tandoor ovens, offering signature dishes such as platters that fit every palate, including vegetarian options. The conversation emphasizes the importance of hospitality…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Tripoli

Guest: Utkarsh Yadav

Topics covered

• Indian cuisine
• barbecue
• entrepreneurship
• restaurant industry
• hospitality

Keywords

• tandoor
• customizable menu
• guest experience
• restaurant strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sigri Indian Barbecue

Places: Mumbai, U.S.

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