Chef Yashpal Rawat is a seasoned culinary professional whose career reflects deep-rooted tradition, global exposure, and a passion for excellence in Indian cuisine. Currently serving as Chef de Cuisine at Bombay Bistro, Chef Rawat brings refined leadership and creative direction to one of the brand’s most celebrated kitchens.
His culinary foundation was shaped at the iconic Moti Mahal, Delhi, where he spent three formative years honing his skills. Moti Mahal holds a legendary place in culinary history as the birthplace of butter chicken, and working in such a heritage kitchen gave Chef Rawat an authentic understanding of classic North Indian flavors, time-honored techniques, and uncompromising quality standards. This experience instilled in him a deep respect for tradition while encouraging thoughtful innovation.
Over the years, Chef Rawat’s career expanded far beyond India. He has played a pivotal role in opening and establishing multiple restaurants across Europe and North America, contributing to concept development, menu engineering, kitchen design, staff training, and operational setup.
As Chef de Cuisine at Bombay Bistro, Yashpal Rawat is responsible for menu innovation, kitchen operations, quality control, and mentoring culinary teams. He is known for balancing authenticity with modern presentation, ensuring consistency while encouraging creativity among his brigade.