What is ‘Mai Mai’
In Mandarin Chinese, the word "Mai" (麦) means grain or wheat - the essence of nourishment and abundance. Grain, the building block of Asian cuisine.
The other Mai is personal - “Mai” comes from the love for our moms (Ma pronounced Mai in Maharashtra). When we said it twice, it clicked. Mai Mai felt like an echo of something both intimate and Asian.
The Mai Mai Story
Mai Mai is for a new generation of diners - for those who love East Asian food and want it served with honesty, intention, and heart. From sushi to dim sums, sizzling bowls to homemade beverages, everything is made from scratch.
No shortcuts. Every counter has its own rhythm. And every dish is part of a larger idea: that honest food, cooked with intention, can move people.
YASH BHATIA
An Appetite for Innovation
Yash Bhatia grew up in a home where food was more than a meal - it was love, conversation, and celebration. Over the years, that passion evolved into a knack for imagining what people will crave next and finding bold ways to bring it to life.
From shaping some of India’s most loved food brands like Licious to now creating Mai Mai, Yash blends cultural curiosity with a future-focused approach. His love for East Asian flavors meets a belief that dining should be immersive - where chefs aren’t hidden in the kitchen, but part of the experience.
Mai Mai is his ode to flavor, storytelling, and the joy of eating together. Every dish is crafted to spark curiosity, comfort, and a little bit of surprise.
A Quick Note Before You Dig In
Mai Mai isn’t here to rewrite the rules - just to turn the page with a different pen. It’s what happens when East Asian classics are seen through sharper eyes, steadier hands, and a slightly rebellious heart.
A love letter to Japanese and Chinese flavours, written by chefs who know the rules but aren’t afraid to scribble in the margins. Expect clean technique with a wild streak. Tradition, twisted just enough to feel new.
The Ones Making It Happen
Chef Shivam Bose
Shivam Bose is the culinary maverick with a training mindset and a marketer’s mind, a rare breed who’s stirred the pot in every corner of the food & beverage world. With 12+ years of hands-on kitchen grit, from line cook to launching P.F. Chang’s India as it’s founding Brand Chef. Shivam now leads the charge at Mai Mai as Culinary Lead, blending innovation with deep-rooted structure.
Chef Shamik Mondal
From London’s Strand Palace Hotel to Costa Cruises & McCormick, Shamik Kumar Mondal brings 24+ years of global culinary expertise to the heart of Mai Mai. He’s the force behind 250+ commercially successful products each designed for consistency, speed, and flavour .
Chef Tanushree Chatterjee
She traded storyboards for spatulas and never looked back. After training at the Taj and baking up a storm at Magnolia, she joined Mai Mai’s founding team to lead the dessert charge and yes, she takes that title very seriously. She’s the one making sure your last bite is the one you remember most. Catch her at the counter, quietly plotting her next big sugar rush.
