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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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Akhtar Nawab’s meal reviews
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4.3
Based on 101820 reviews
Beef Tinga Tacos
Beef was all fat
Ahmed Durrani · 08/19/25
Chicken Tikka Masala and Roasted Chickpea Daal
Tasty
Angela Kalinowski · 08/19/25
Chopped Chicken Salad
it was okay. not enough chicken for the amount of leafy stuff.
Kevin Kibelstis · 08/19/25
Barramundi in Mushroom XO Sauce
great fish choice
Justin Dickinson · 08/19/25
Beef Tinga Tacos
The base of white cabbage was a bit brittle; it would be better if there was a blend of white and red cabbage.
Manuel Rivera · 08/19/25
Herb-Roasted Flat Iron Steak
Meat tough and did not enjoy the sweet potatoes.
Jennifer Hoffman · 08/19/25
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Idk how to feel about this it wasn’t bad for sure I really liked the taste but maybe a bigger portion?
Yoori Vasquez · 08/19/25
Yogurt & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Would have liked more of the preserves but it really was good. Light and fluffy.
Richard Piske · 08/19/25
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