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Ask Rahul! Plates & Places
Ask Rahul! Plates & Places is a food and hospitality storytelling podcast where chef and food‑business leader Rahul Shrivastava explores how different kinds of stays create memorable eating experiences. From hotels and restaurants to villas, forts, homestays and hostels, each episode focuses on one place, one plate, and the story behind it.
You’ll hear how menus are designed, buffets are planned, and local dishes are turned into signature experiences—plus simple ideas you can use to improve your own property, brand or travels. Whether you’re a hospitality professional, a culinary student, a stay owner, or a curious traveller who loves food, Plates & Places gives you warm stories, practical insights and a fresh way to look at the tables you sit at.
Ask Rahul! Plates & Places
Latest Episodes
#11 - Coconut oil vs Mustard oil
Comparing 2 super ingredients and stories
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#12 - Crispy Issues: When Crunch Goes Wrong
In this episode, Rahul explores one of the most frustrating problems in food service: why crispy foods lose their crunch before they reach the customer. From soggy fries and limp fried chicken to delivery delays, coating issues, oil problems, a...
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#13 - Issues of a Burger Bun!
Burger Bun Issues is a practical podcast that explores the many challenges behind making a great burger bun. Hosted by Rahul, the show dives into bun quality, texture, shelf life, structure, softness, absorbency, and how the bun affects ...
#1 - Naan, Prantha and Roti
Ever heard a debate this delicious? 🍞🔥In my latest podcast episode, “The Great Indian Bread War,” I dive into the sizzling stories, fun facts, and chef secrets behind India’s three legendary breads: chapati, naan, and pa...
#2 - South Indian Breakfast Supremacy: Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma & Pongal
Season 1 Episode2 South Indian Breakfast Supremacy: Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma & PongalIt’s said that a great day begins with a great breakfast—but the South perfected that art centuries ago. I’m Rahul Shrivastava, and this is