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Akhtar Nawab
About
Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York, Otra Vez in New Orleans, and Prather’s on the Alley in Washington, DC. He is also founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group which offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab’s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab’s debut cookbook will be available August 2020.
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4.3
Based on 122480 reviews
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
I did not receive this meal
Sharley Basseth · 04/21/26
Chicken Fried Rice with Scallion Sauce
Not enough flavor
Monique Stewart · 04/21/26
Indian Cauliflower Potato Curry
Its good, however too spicy for me
Jackie Gagliardo · 04/21/26
Slow cooked braised pork barbacoa tacos
This meal was delicious! I loved the red Mexican rice with the peppers and onions. The taco meat was tender and so good! This has become one of my favorites will order again
Belinda Lane · 04/20/26
Slow cooked braised pork barbacoa tacos
This meal was quite tasty but not enough taci shells
Gregg OKeefe · 04/20/26
Chicken Fried Rice with Scallion Sauce
Just ok. Nothing to write home about. Wish more sauce was given and more chicken
Kasie Nolan · 04/20/26
Spicy Beef Vindaloo
Could be spicier as vindaloo
Judy Rothschild · 04/20/26
Chicken Fried Rice with Scallion Sauce
Rice was mushy and the veggies were not cooked through.
Jasmine Vega · 04/20/26