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Akhtar Nawab

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

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Akhtar Nawab’s meal reviews

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Caramelized Mushroom Quesadilla

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I don't like the mushroom smell

aarsh · 05/23/25

I recommend this dish. Steak is very tasty, and tender

Cris · 05/23/25

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Pork Al Pastor Tacos

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The components were tasty but I didn't like the consistency when it was all put together into tacos.

Christine · 05/23/25

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Beef Tinga Tacos

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I'm sure it's just my personal taste - like flour rather than corn. Takes away from the taste of the beef.

Donna · 05/23/25

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Blueberry & Banana Baked Oatmeal

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dry and lacking flavor

Timothy · 05/23/25

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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.
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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