ABOUT SUNIL
Chef Sunil Ghai
Sunil has broken the mould of Indian food in Ireland, transforming it from the humdrum, samey fare we endured for years, into an exhilarating prospect for the Irish dining scene.
An internationally acclaimed master chef, and winner of multiple awards, Sunil was originally inspired by hours at his mother’s side while she cooked for the family. Armed with a small box of only five or six spices, she was able to invent the most magnificent creations, made possible, he believes, by the love she poured into each and every dish.
SUNIL’S BACKGROUND
SUNIL’S BACKGROUND
Sunil studied at the prestigious Gwalior Catering College, and during this time he was headhunted by the Oberoi Hotel Group, where he spent several years after graduation learning professional rigour from their French chefs.
This experience was central to his growth as a chef and set him on a trajectory which culminated in the formation of his incredibly successful restaurant, Pickle, on Camden Street, which has been repeatedly recognised as the best Indian food in Ireland. Even Bollywood star Rajkummar Rao has described it as the “best Indian food anywhere”!
SUNIL’S TOUCH
Sunil’s Signature Style
Sunil’s bold and contemporary style has revolutionised Indian food in Ireland, combining sophisticated spicing with local and traditional Irish produce. This is no run of the mill, watered down version of Indian cuisine, rather a joyous marriage of the delights offered by the highest quality Irish ingredients enhanced and enriched by inspired use of flavours refined by the epochs of history.
Sunil has mastered the delicate art of layering spices in a way that retains the flavour of each individual ingredient while at the same time creating dishes with unique and inspiring personality.
Sunil’s establishments observe the seasonality of ingredients to ensure quality and consistency, whilst also being committed to authenticity and integrity of flavour. Menus are reimagined on a regular basis to celebrate the specific qualities of seasonal ingredients and the traditional tastes and styles that best suit them.
“Sunil is originaly from Gwalior in
North India, where he studied
and was headhunted by the
prestigious Oberoi Hotel Group”
MEMORY GALLERY
AWARDS
First Indian Chef to receive “Best Chef in Ireland Award” Twice!
Sunil’s exceptional talent has resulted in a long list of prestigious awards from respected authorities like the Restaurant Association of Ireland and Food & Wine magazine, including Best World Cuisine Award, Best Ethnic Restaurant, Best Chef in Dublin and Ireland, and many more.
