By Manoj Padmanaban

A brand by Manoj Padmanaban a Chennai based maverick chef known for churning out original recipes and conjuring up visual drama on the plate

A self-confessed foodie, Manoj's cooking skills were noticed outside his kitchen when this gourmand started his food brand, Big Bandha. As the name resonates, his dishes are known to challenge your perception of visuals, textures and flavours.

Manoj has acquired finesse in culinary skills through his passion and thanks to his travels and exploration of cuisines across the globe. A number crunching businessman otherwise, when this chef is behind a kitchen counter he is all mystery and mischief as his creations often have elements stuffed with surprise.

creative cuisine

At Big Bandha innovation respects tradition and tradition does not fear innovation.

The underlying concept is to keep the food very innovative without compromising flavours. Choice of Ingredients are kept simple and native but the idea is to present it in a format that is never tried before
Big Bandha

the works

Pop up

Experiential Dinners at renowned restaurants. Food will be the hero.

Curation

You will be given bragging rights for food at your special occasions . We work with top chef's and hotels to provide out of the box experience.

Collaboration

Product conceptualization for specific consumer markets.

Events

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Habit

Mar 13, 2020

Habit
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Baked Paratha Launch

Oct 31, 2018

Baked Paratha Launch
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The Silence

Oct 05, 2018

The Silence
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Everyday Exotics

Jul 21, 2018

Everyday Exotics
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The Closed Door

Apr 21, 2017

The Closed Door

Press

Apr 14 2017
Quirk of taste! Big Bandha takes it up a few notches with their ex...
Apr 19 2017
The Door is Closed for a select few Manoj Padmanaban crunches numbers by day, and chop....
Jul 21 2017
Glocal adrenaline! Paya made with drumstick, Tex Mex Bhel and Baked P...
Jul 21 2017
Drumstick paya and Tex Mex Bhel anybody? Everyday Exotics is the new vogue
Jul 23 2017
Everyday, But extraordinary! A pop up using everyday ingredient in exotic dishe...
Sep 28 2018
Crouching Salad and hidden Crab! Manojs padmanaban's Big Bandha is back with a bang...
Feb 04 2020
Traditional with a Twist Traditional with a Twist
Feb 06 2020
Sumeru joins hand with Big Bandha! Traditional Indian Anytime Snack Is All Set For an...
Feb 27 2020
Gourmet at your comfort! Sumeru, Big Bandha’s Manoj team up to launch
Mar 06 2020
Habit - Everybody Has One Mysterious 8 course meal that is themed around nos...

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