Led by Chef Ashwani, our kitchen blends two decades of experience from India’s finest hotels, crafting authentic Indian flavors with refined techniques and unforgettable presentation.
Ashwani discovered his calling in Indian cuisine over two decades ago—and the journey has only grown richer with time. With experience across some of India’s most prestigious hotels and award-winning restaurants, he brings authenticity, innovation, and refined technique to every dish.
Currently leading the culinary brigade at Dilli32, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi—delivering excellence on every plate.
From ITC Welcome Heritage and The Oberoi, New Delhi to The Claridges and Park Plaza, Noida.
A perfect balance of traditional Indian flavors and modern culinary creativity.
Chef Ashwani Kumar Singh’s expertise is reflected in a thoughtfully curated culinary spread that spans Awadhi delicacies, West Frontier flavors, and diverse Indian regional cuisines. Every dish is rooted in tradition, refined through experience, and presented with elegance.
A rich repertoire of slow-cooked, aromatic dishes inspired by royal Indian kitchens.
Chef Ashwani often engages personally with guests to curate memorable dining experiences.
A global culinary journey through India’s diverse regional flavors and specialties.
Led consultancy for MKN India, researching, developing, and standardizing authentic Indian recipes using advanced combi-oven technology.
Ashwani discovered his true calling in Indian cuisine over 20 years ago, and there has been no looking back since. His passion for authentic flavors and refined techniques was shaped through years of experience at some of India’s most prestigious hotels.
With sharpened creative and innovative skills, he now leads the culinary brigade at the award-winning restaurant Dilli32, located at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi. At Pakshala, his vision comes alive through thoughtfully curated dishes that celebrate tradition, craftsmanship, and soulful dining.
Real stories from guests who have experienced Pakshala’s authentic Indian cuisine, refined techniques, and Chef Ashwani Kumar Singh’s passion for excellence.
Each event is a tribute to regional flavours, heritage recipes, and timeless traditions, thoughtfully presented by our culinary team.
Royal Nizami Flavours
Awadhi Heritage Cuisine
Timeless Banarasi Classics
Iconic Bengali Delicacies
Limited-time experiences
Chef-curated menus
Authentic regional flavours
Ashwani found his Indian culinary calling 20 years back and there has been no looking back ever since. Having sharpened his creative and innovative skills with stints at some of the great hotels all over India, he now leads the culinary brigade at the award-winning restaurant Dilli32, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi.
Explore the professional journey, culinary philosophy, and expertise of the chef behind our authentic Indian dining experiences.
Chef Ashwani discovered his Indian culinary calling over 20 years ago and has been passionately dedicated to the craft ever since.
He began his career at the Indian Institute of Business Management, Patna (1994–1997), building strong culinary fundamentals.
His experience includes Welcome Heritage (ITC), The Oberoi New Delhi, The Carlson Group, Park Plaza Noida (opening team), and The Claridges.
His expertise spans Awadhi cuisine, West Frontier flavours, and diverse Indian regional specialties, presented in authentic traditional style.
He currently leads the culinary brigade at the award-winning restaurant Dilli32, The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi.
Yes, he provided culinary consultancy for MKN India, researching, developing, standardising, and demonstrating authentic Indian dishes using advanced Combi-Oven technology.