Curry & Co. is Krish Khanna’s dream come true.
The 23-year-old owner of Georgetown’s latest business decided in grade 11 that he would one day come to Canada. His grandfather, with whom he was very close, bankrolled his journey to get an education in the new land.
Six years, managing three restaurants and a lot of passion later, Curry & Co. has opened its doors to the public in the downtown core.
Patrons can be forgiven for thinking his business is purely an Indian restaurant. It is, in fact, a fusion restaurant blending Indian, Mexican and Chinese recipes.
“I want people to come here and taste the food,” he said. “I think they'll be happy, and happiness matters to me the most.”
Khanna's original plan was to return to his native India to open a fusion-style cafe.
“It was a bit of a dream, or passion you could say,” he said in explaining why he chose a fusion restaurant.
Khanna's uncle in Canada convinced him to stay and go into business locally. Not one to let his ideas go to waste, he took the advice and brought his fusion concept to life here.
He estimates that about a quarter of the fine dining establishment’s menu falls under the fusion category. If customers are not sold, perhaps they would at least be intrigued by Indian inspired tacos, butter chicken nachos or noodles made in a tandoor, among other choices.
His momos - Nepalese dumplings - traditionally resemble their Chinese cousins. They are served with spices and herbs common to the subcontinent, which, in essence, creates a blend of Chinese and Indian techniques.
Special requests for all Mexican, Chinese and Indian meals are welcome and the staff will try their best to accommodate.
“They (customers) won’t leave hungry,” Khanna said.
When Khanna took over the 115 Main St. S. location from the previous owner – who ran the predecessor restaurant, Rangoli – he got to work making the space his own.
One of the first things he and his friends did was change the paint colour to create what Khanna describes as “a cozy and fine dining vibe with not a lot of noise.”
He chose new basket lights to for a more Indian vibe. But in true fusion fashion, Khanna also added artwork on the walls that he feels would appeal to the tastes of Georgetown locals.
For further details, visit CurryAndCo.ca.