Several popular faces have stepped into the culinary world and turned their passion for food into thriving restaurant ventures. Their love for flavours, creativity, and hospitality is reflected in these ventures. From Virat Kohli with his community-driven One8 Commune or Mona Singh’s nostalgic regional-inspired Kona Kona, these stars are building culinary legacies.
Updated On: 2025-07-23 08:46 PM IST
Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves
Rakul Preet Singh has made a splash in the culinary world with her restaurant, Arambam – Millet Beginnings. Serving as its brand ambassador, she promotes healthy eating through a millet-focused menu.
One of the entertainment industry’s most popular faces, Mona Singh, entered the business venture with her bar and restaurant, Kona Kona. Literally translating her magic even in the culinary world.
Sonu Sood joined hands with Ajay Sachde join hands to start the hugely popular coffee shop Love & Latte at Versova.
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra is known for his restaurant venture 'Garam Dharam Dhaba.' It's a complete Bollywood-themed restaurant celebrating his films, characters, and dialogues.
Shilpa Shetty's Bastian is one of the most well-known and popular restaurants among people and celebrities alike. It is popular for its seafood and vegetarian-friendly options, and INKA, a Peruvian-Asian fusion restaurant
HRX X Eatfit is a sub-division of the fitness brand HRX, founded by Hrithik Roshan and Exceed Entertainment. They announced the opening of HRX Cafe located in Palladium, Lower Parel, Mumbai back in 2023.
Actor Suniel Shetty owns H2O- The Liquid Lounge, a restaurant and bar located in Mumbai. He also owns Mischief Dining Bar in Mumbai.
Ayesha Takia and her husband Abu Farhan Azmi co-own Madras Diaries in Bandra along with Neeti Goel. They also own other restaurants like Koyla and Café Basilico.
Indian rapper, Badshah, has recently launched a new pizza brand called Badboy Pizza, in partnership with Ghost Kitchens India.
Co-owned by Virat Kohli, One8 Commune is a vibrant restaurant and bar chain named after his jersey number. The restaurant blends global and local cuisines in a warm, community-driven space.
Karan Johar’s debut in hospitality, Neuma in Colaba, co-founded with Bunty Sajdeh and True Palate Café Pvt. Ltd., is as stylish as the filmmaker himself.
Gauri Khan stepped into the hospitality space with her luxe Asian diner, Torii. Nestled in Mumbai Suburbs, Torii blends rich Asian flavours with elegant design.
