🚀 In this inspiring episode, Samina Chowdhury speaks with world-renowned chef and restaurateur Asma Khan, founder of the iconic Darjeeling Express in London. Asma shares her journey from Kolkata to Cambridge to culinary stardom, how she empowers women through her all-female kitchen, and why food is deeply personal and political. This is more than a food story—it’s a movement of culture, sisterhood, and resilience.

🎧 Hosted by: Samina Chowdhury

👤 Guest: 🏡 Asma Khan – Chef, Restaurateur & Author

Asma Khan is a renowned Indian-born British chef, restaurateur, and advocate for gender equality in the culinary world. The founder of Darjeeling Express in London, Khan celebrates authentic Bengali and Mughlai cuisine, led by an all-female, self-taught kitchen team. She made history as the first British chef featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table. A passionate voice for empowering women in food, Khan was named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential People and continues to break barriers, challenging industry norms and creating a space for diversity and inclusion.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Asma transitioned from law to world-renowned chef

✔️ The mission behind her all-female kitchen

✔️ Food as a tool for storytelling and social change

✔️ The importance of honoring one’s roots and family recipes

✔️ How she built Darjeeling Express from home cooking to global acclaim

🎵 Whether you're a foodie, entrepreneur, or advocate, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Asma Khan:

🌐 Website → https://www.darjeeling-express.com/

👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Asma-Khan-100077447815664/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/asmakhanlondon/

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