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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 112748 reviews
Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
An excellent take on the classic.
Chris Grose · 12/13/25
Pomegranate & Oregano Roasted Chicken
Simple yet deceptively satisfying. A flavor and texture party in your mouth.
Chris Grose · 12/13/25
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Too many fatty chunks in the pork. The meat that I salvaged was very tasty though. The tortillas were packaged to stay reasonably fresh enough.
Wang Alicia · 12/13/25
Chicken Tikka Masala and Roasted Chickpea Daal
Chicken very grisly
Erin Hughes · 12/13/25
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Caramelized Mushroom Quesadilla
I’d definitely order this again but heat up in the air-fryer instead of oven for a less soggy tortilla!
Renee Sieveri · 12/13/25
Herb-Roasted Flat Iron Steak
Pretty good but the veggies were a bit too crunchy for my taste. I like my veggies cooked!
Kristine Foster · 12/13/25
Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Perfectly balanced flavors - consistently delicious every time! Wouldn’t change a thing- Please keep on rotation Chef Nawab!
Charles Saks · 12/13/25
Spice-Roasted Nuts
Mighty tasty
Genevieve Goerling · 12/13/25