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Nisha Katona

Nisha Katona, MBE (born 1971) is a British-Indian chef, food writer, journalist, and businesswoman. She is best known as the founder of the popular UK restaurant chain, Mowgli Street Food.

  • Early Life and Career: Before her career in the food industry, Katona was a successful barrister, specializing in crime. She left her legal career to pursue her passion for food.

  • Mowgli Street Food: She founded Mowgli Street Food in 2014, aiming to offer a more authentic and fresher representation of Indian cuisine than traditional curry houses. The restaurants focus on the kind of food eaten at home and on the streets of India. The chain has expanded significantly across the UK.

  • Television and Writing: Katona has made numerous television appearances as a chef and food expert. She has written several cookbooks including "Pimp My Rice," "The Spice Tree," and "Mowgli Street Food."

  • Honours and Recognition: Nisha Katona was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2019 for services to the food industry.

  • Other Ventures: She has also been involved in ventures beyond Mowgli, further showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and love for food.