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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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4.2
Based on 5793 reviews
Beef Tinga Tacos
Tortillas need improving. They don't microwave well! Everything else is excellent!
Joseph · 05/30/25
Shrimp Étouffée
I order this one on repeat!
Nancy · 05/30/25
Seared Pork Loin with Roasted Apples
Mashed potatoes had an odd flavor. Apples without peel would be better.
Brian · 05/30/25
Pork Al Pastor Tacos
Different shells. Immediately fell apart
Kaelyn · 05/30/25
Ponzu Baked Swai Fish
nicly cooked fish
Ron · 05/30/25
Shrimp Étouffée
I stepped outside the box and tried something new. The meal wasn't bad but is not something I personally would order again
Angela · 05/30/25
Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca
Squash was good. LSD spinach in the meatballs please!
Susan · 05/30/25
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