He isn’t your typical angry, tattooed chef on television. Jamie Oliver is homely, happy, and always seems bubbling with energy. The master chef, hugely popular thanks to shows such as Jamie’s 30-minute Meals and Jamie’s Comfort Food, runs two restaurants in Delhi and is finally launching a pizzeria in Mumbai. He talks to SIMPLY MUMBAI about going vegetarian, sustainable sourcing and his projects ahead.
Q. It’s been almost a year since you launched in Delhi. What are some of the things you learnt from your time there?
A. Well, we had a really great start and the restaurant has continued to be busy, so we must be doing something right. What’s really pleasing is that lots of people have been visiting regularly, which is always a good sign. I think we pitched the menu right—it’s affordable, but backed up with fantastic, exciting food and service.
Q.What are some of the flavours you now identify as truly Indian?
A. Indian food is so diverse with such an incredible range across all the regions, as you know, so it’s pretty much impossible to define everything with just a few flavours. My friend, Maunika Gowardhan, is from Mumbai and she’s an expert on spice and layers of flavour throughout India’s regional cooking heritage. Her cooking is simple, authentic, accessible and packed with exciting flavours, and for me, that’s what it’s all about.
Q. Are you likely to incorporate anything typically Mumbai to the menu?
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