July 7, 2026

The Architecture of Flavor: In Conversation with Chef Smriti Iyer of Ananth India

Bengaluru: The modern Indian dining landscape is currently witnessing a stunning, introspective renaissance. Chefs across the subcontinent are looking deeply inward, stepping away from westernized fusion to excavate the rich, layered culinary histories of their own regional heritage. At the absolute forefront of this movement is Chef Smriti Iyer—an architect-turned-chef, baker, culinary educator, and founder […]