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.
Episodes
12 episodes
S2 E2: Crispy Issues: When Crunch Goes Wrong
S2 E1: Coconut oil vs Mustard oil
S1, E10, “Marination Mysteries: Why Time Does Not Always Equal Flavor,
S1 E9: The Art of Tempering: 30 Seconds That Change Everything
S1 E8: What If Every Whistle Is A Story Of Time, Memory, And Taste
S1 E7: Tandoor Magic: Fire Without Fear
S1 E6: The Science of Perfect Tadka – Why Your Dal Tastes Like Water
S1 E5: THE CURRY CONSPIRACY – WHO REALLY INVENTED INDIA’S MOST FAMOUS DISH
S1 E4: Street Food Secrets – What Your Vendor Doesn’t Want You To Know
S1 E3 Bengali Fish vs Goan Prawns – The Ultimate Coastal Food Battle
S1 E2 South Indian Breakfast Supremacy: Idli, Dosa, Vada, Upma & Pongal