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Ashish Sajnani’s Wikipedia

Ashish Sajnani, 18th October 1979 is not only the Director of OPA Hospitality but also the dynamic force behind Mumbai’s latest fascination Via Bombay. Incepted in October 2018 this fine dine has seen an overwhelming success. Ashish has also been the culinary cool quotient behind The Bombay Food Truck, Room Service, Please Don’t Tell, The Roll Company, The Pan Shop, Le Café and Eat Thai among others.

Early Life Before beginning his expedition in the hospitality industry, Ashish pursued his High School at The Our Lady Perpetual Succour High School and then went on to completing his Bachelors from The Podar College. Post this, Ashish undertook a Hospitality Diploma from ‘Hosta School of Hotel and Tourism’ in Leysin, Switzerland and garnered considerable hospitality experience in various eateries in Switzerland. He also undertook a brief internship in Taj Dubai and 16 months in Gallops, Mumbai, which led him to first start his own café, Le Café and restaurant Moksha in Chembur and post that, refurbished and rebuilt Jewel Of Chembur hotel with 38 keys.

Restaurant Career: With a vision to create inspiring experiences that bring people together, Ashish launched OPA Hospitality, which is a parent brand for his projects. As somebody with a deep penchant for food and innovation, he also is the pioneer of introducing the very first food truck in Maharashtra by the name - The Bombay Food Truck. This truck offers city’s tastiest street side gourmet eats in unique ways. Bombay food truck has acquired cult status among the food business across the city and India. It has also been present at music festivals, brand exhibitions as well as launches. At present Bombay Food Truck owns 3 food trucks and one reefer truck.

Furthermore, Ashish’s deft expertise in the hospitality industry is marked by his choice of spaces and unique concepts that he continues to create in Mumbai’s restaurant scape. An avid traveller, each of Ashish’s food projects and eateries is ‘hand-made’ by him, guided by his world travels and distinctive design sensibilities to create an unparalleled dining experience that not only wows your palate but also excites the mind and heart alike. Ashish’s projects also boast of a menu lined with as much chutzpah as his personality and his master touch is evident vis a vis gastronomical delights and signature cocktails across his outlets.

Over the years Ashish has launched a plethora of restraunts. Here is a list of his past projects and the ongoing ones.

Jewel of Chembur	14th April 1989

Le Café	6th November 2004

Please Don’t Tell	Until 30th August 2014

Bombay Food Truck	September 2015

Eat Thai	Until 16th Jan 2015

Poutinewala	20th July 2016 and presently is combined with BFT’s Menu

Room Service	14th July (2017)

Moksha	Until 9th March 2018

Astrix	Until 15th April 2018

Via Bombay	24th October 2018

Achievements Over the years Ashish has received various Times awards for his restraunts. To name a few: 2012- OPA 2015- Please Don’t Tell 2016 – Eat Thai

Interests: With a social and outgoing personality, Ashish enjoys interacting with people throughout the hospitality industry. He is an enthusiastic Art Collector and has a deep inclination towards Classic Cars and 4x4. In addition, he has also been a part of multiple car rallies in Mumbai and Offroad Events in and around Mumbai. While balancing his personal and professional life at times can be hectic, for Ashish, work is always a priority. He is aware that within the hospitality industry, the barrier between the two lifestyles is not so prominent, and his professional and personal lives can be found hand in hand.