{
  "id": 7322667,
  "title": "In Conversation With | Pooja Sharma, Founder, Taste Of Sikkim: 'We're Building More Than Restaurants—We're Bringing The Soul Of The Himalayas To India's Dining Tables'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/in-conversation-with-pooja-sharma-founder-taste-of-sikkim-were",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:26:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/focused-view/in-conversation-with-pooja-sharma-founder-taste-of-sikkim-were-building-more-than-restaurantswere-bringing-the-soul-of-the-himalayas-to-indias-dining-tables"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pooja Sharma, Founder of Taste Of Sikkim, discusses the brand's expansion into Gurgaon and the philosophy behind its Himalayan-inspired dining spaces. The new outlet on Iris Broadway Mall was designed as a contemporary Himalayan retreat, offering a cozy indoor and open-air dining experience, as well as dedicated bar-style seating. The interiors feature natural wood finishes, earthy tones, and handcrafted furnishings inspired by Sikkim's landscapes and artisanal traditions. Popular Himalayan dishes introduced at the new location include Timur Chicken, Cheese & Spinach Momos, Himachali Siddu, Sikkimese Black Sesame Chicken Curry, and Mutton Taas with Chewra. Sharma emphasizes the importance of preserving culinary authenticity and making Himalayan cuisine more accessible to diners across India.",
  "summary": "As India's culinary landscape continues to embrace authentic regional cuisines, diners are increasingly looking beyond familiar favourites in search of food that reflects culture, tradition and place. Among the brands leading this shift is Taste Of Sikkim , which has introduced NCR diners to the rich, comforting flavours of the Eastern Himalayas through recipes rooted in authenticity and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}