Draft:Restaurant Chef Pillai

Restaurant Chef Pillai (RCP) is a chain of fine dining restaurants founded by Chef Suresh Pillai in 2021. The restaurant specializes in authentic South Indian cuisine and has established locations in Bangalore, Kochi, and Doha. Noted for its blend of traditional South Indian flavors with modern culinary techniques, RCP has received positive ratings and reviews.

History
Restaurant Chef Pillai was established in Bangalore in 2021 by Suresh Pillai. The second restaurant opened in 2022 at the Le Meridien hotel in Kochi, with an international branch following in Doha.

Chef Pillai
Suresh Pillai is an Indian-born British chef and restaurateur. He worked as a chef de partie, sous-chef, and chef de cuisine at various restaurants in London for 14 years before returning to India to establish RCP. Pillai gained recognition after participating in the British reality TV show MasterChef: The Professionals in 2017.

Pillai was born in Thekkumbhagam, Kollam district, Kerala to Sasidharan Pillai and Radhamma. He began his culinary career in 1993 at the age of 17 as a waiter in Kollam, Kerala. Over the years, he worked in various prestigious establishments and eventually returned to India to become the corporate chef and culinary director of The Raviz Hotel in Kollam.

Locations
RCP has flagship restaurants in Bangalore, Kochi, and Doha, each offering unique dining experiences and innovative menus.

Subsidiaries
RCP Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. operates several subsidiaries, including United Coconut, Kothu Xpress, North Rasoi, RCP Hospitality, and Thenga Manga, each offering distinct culinary experiences.

Cuisine
The menu at Restaurant Chef Pillai includes a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian South Indian dishes, emphasizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Signature dishes include Fish Nirvana, Chicken Puliyinji Lollipop, Pal Konju, and Pazham Pori Chatt.