Prateek Sadhu, one of India’s leading culinary innovators, consistently challenges gastronomical conventions and boundaries with his imaginative creations. Sadhu grew up immersed in a rich culinary heritage from an early age, viewing food as a means of expression and a channel for cultural connection. His innate curiosity about the culinary arts led him to pursue a career in the kitchen. Following his academic pursuits, Sadhu achieved dual gold medals after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. He then embarked on a journey across the globe, staging and working in some of the world’s most renowned culinary establishments. Beyond his culinary indulgences, Sadhu explores India’s diverse landscapes, scouring its terrain for wild and indigenous ingredients, which fuels his passion further in culinary philosophy. Sadhu is now directing his culinary skills and passion towards his latest venture, NAAR, which is his restaurant in the hills of Himachal Pradesh. NAAR serves as a heartfelt homage to the mountains, embodying Sadhu’s mission to elevate the extraordinary food culture of the Himalayan Belt.