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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 96923 reviews
Jerk-Spiced Chicken
glad this is back!
Kevin Kowalski · 07/01/25
Chicken in Korma-Style Curry
ALWAYS TASTY!!
Stefan Nafziger · 07/01/25
Crispy Chicken Katsu
There’s something wrong with the breading, it tasted uncooked. And I didn’t really like the sauce
Roman Taranov · 07/01/25
Shrimp Étouffée
A bit bland.
Barbara D Smith · 07/01/25
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
One of my favorite meals! Refreshing - and so packed with flavor.
Stefani Miller · 06/30/25
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Always in my top five, I love this entree! The flavorful pork and sweet pineapple with that awesome salsa verde, so good.
Sandi Callihan · 06/30/25
Shrimp and Smoked Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Good meal, could use more vegetables
Lauren Easley · 06/30/25
Shrimp Étouffée
Absolutely loved this! The taste was amazing. Shrimp was cooked perfectly.
Jake Giove · 06/30/25
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