Archive · 22 Jan 2026

Chef Mayank Istwal Hosts Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

Chef Mayank Istwal Hosts Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

Chef Mayank Istwal recently hosted famous actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at his restaurant, Musaafer, in New York City.

They came to celebrate Deepika's 40th birthday with a special chef's tasting menu.

The menu included dishes like Lychee Ceviche, Tuna Papad, Tandoori Lamb Chops, and a special Butter Chicken Experience.

They also had a special cake made for Deepika's birthday.

Chef Mayank shared that the actors loved the food and appreciated the flavors and stories behind each dish.

He also talked about his journey as a chef, including working with famous chefs, traveling to different countries for culinary research, and earning Michelin stars for his restaurant in Houston.

Chef Mayank plans to expand Musaafer's presence and explore new spice blends in the future.

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