Chef Aanal Kotak: The Biggest Mistake Restaurant Owners Make

Great food builds restaurants. Branding only gets people through the door. In this clip from the unstumbled Round Table, Chef Aanal Kotak explains why chefs and restaurant owners should never let branding become more important than the food itself. She reflects on her journey from television to building Secret Kitchen, the advice her parents gave her about staying humble, and why authenticity always beats hype. If you're a chef, restaurateur, food entrepreneur, or creator, this conversation is packed with practical lessons on building a successful food business. Watch the full unstumbled Round Table episode for more candid conversations, chef insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from some of India's biggest names in food. Powered by @himalayanind