Making Room by Gather

The Unstoppable Journey: From Childhood Outsider to Leading in London's Food Scene w/ Asma Khan


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London, Indian Food, Entrepreneurship. Upon learning about Asma Kahn, I knew that there would be a lot I'd love about her story. What I didn't expect was that through learning more about her, she would quickly become one my industry hero's and greatest inspirations. 

The moment Asma Khan starts speaking about her childhood in India, you're transported to a world of cricket games in the streets, wedding celebrations spanning entire months, and kitchens filled with the layered aromas of spices. But beneath this lies a powerful story of transformation that has earned her recognition as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2024.

She shares about how being no one's favorite as a child fueled her to not just succeed, but invite others to use their stories as a catapult, in the same way. 

Her Michelin Guide-nominated restaurant defied every industry expectation with its all-female kitchen staffed by mothers and grandmothers without formal culinary training. Critics predicted failure, but what emerged was a celebration of authentic home cooking that attracts Hollywood A-listers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to social causes. 

Whether discussing her new cookbook "Monsoon," debunking myths about "authentic" Indian cuisine, or sharing wisdom about pushing through the darkest moments of entrepreneurship, Asma offers a masterclass in courage and conviction. Follow her journey on Instagram @asmakhanlondon and discover why her story resonates with anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong.

Buy a copy of her book here

Visit her restaurant here

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