A new wave of regional South Indian restaurants in NYC, such as Chatti, Kanyakumari, and Semma, is transforming the city's Indian dining scene by offering authentic dishes from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, moving beyond the traditional Mughlai cuisine and reflecting a broader, more personal culinary landscape.
Mukesh Ambani chose South Indian food from Rameshwaram Cafe for his son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding cruise party, delighting Bollywood celebrities like Katy Perry, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt.
Chef Ranveer Brar ridiculed those who use spoons to eat food served on a banana leaf, which is an ancient tradition in South India. Eating with hands stimulates digestion, increases blood circulation, and aids in weight loss. Using utensils to eat may lead to faster eating, which has been linked to blood sugar imbalances and type-2 diabetes.