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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 100515 reviews
Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca
Meatballs were large but very bland and tough. Hardly any sauce. Seeds were in the squash and it was undercooked. Won’t buy again.
Paula S · 08/06/25
Shrimp Étouffée
very bland
Noor Alina · 08/06/25
Shrimp Étouffée
Husband really enjoyed it and the portion was great
debora cameron · 08/06/25
Shrimp Étouffée
Not bad, just not for me.
Angelina Pelletier · 08/06/25
Mojo De Ajo Steak with Chimichurri
I usually wear this whenever I see it. Unfortunately, this time and the last two times the meat has been so overcooked that heating it up just a little bit makes it inedible. Seriously disappointing.
Risa Capone · 08/06/25
Shrimp Étouffée
A bit too mild for me and not enough shrimp
Fiona Tozier · 08/06/25
Beef Tinga Tacos
Becoming one of my favorite meals!
Frank Arguello · 08/06/25
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
The pork was well flavored and quite tasty. The tacos could use some more ingredients, such as shredded lettuce and a red salsa, and shredded cheese.
Molly Turlish · 08/06/25
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