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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.

Kitchens

Meals by Akhtar Nawab are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.

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How it works

Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.

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Let us know what you love to eat, then choose your meal plan –– from 4 to 16 meals per week.

Choose your meals

Our chefs are in constant creation mode. Every weekly menu boasts new craveable meals for you to order.

Heat and plate

Every meal comes with Chef heating instructions. Set the table, plate your meal, and savor the experience.

Repeat

Choose something new every week or stick with your staples. We'll be in the kitchen cooking up your next mouth-watering meal.

Akhtar Nawab’s meal reviews

Indulge in the thoughts and stories surrounding meals by Akhtar Nawab

4.2

Based on 3314 reviews

Spicy Lamb Vindaloo

yummy, flavors on point!

Tanisha · 10/14/24

Marinated Flank Steak

Brussel sprouts did not heat/cook at the same time as the steak and plantains.

Nicole · 10/14/24

Pork Al Pastor Tacos

Little sour cream would be nice and more cheese.

Catherine · 10/13/24

Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

This dish tasted like it could have come from a restaurant. Delicious!!

Adrienne · 10/13/24

Southern Soul Gumbo

More vegetables

Susan · 10/13/24

Southern Soul Gumbo

Gumbo was delicious!

Tammy · 10/13/24

Southwest Cowboy Flank Steak

Tots weren’t that good

Vincent · 10/13/24

Pork Al Pastor Tacos

Bad taco

Sarah · 10/13/24

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Most Common Questions

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How does Akhtar Nawab's food on CookUnity compare to Akhtar Nawab's restaurants?

It's the same high quality food you've come to expect from Akhtar Nawab's restaurants! Food is prepared in a CookUnity kitchen just like it would be prepared in a restaurant kitchen. Chefs and their teams prepare meals in small batches and deliver them fresh.

How many meals does Akhtar Nawab offer?

It varies day to day based on local sourcing but on average around 10 dishes. Sometimes there will be more for special events.

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