Beyond the star power, into the kitchen
From Mohali to Mumbai, a few celebrity-owned restaurants are showing that they’re more than branding exercises. What sets them apart is not the fame on the signboard, but the food, design and thoughtfulness on the table
Updated At : 03:02 PM Aug 19, 2025 IST
The celebrity restaurants tell you how their founders — and the chefs behind the kitchen — see the world. Photo courtesy: Kona Kona
On a late Mumbai morning on Sunday, Scarlett House is all soft light and unhurried energy. The glasshouse at Juhu feels like it’s breathing, with sunlight spilling in from the patio garden. There’s no rush here. A table by the window is laid with scarlet napkins and brimming water glasses from India’s first Hydration Bar, with citrus, turmeric, and herb blends. Model-actor Malaika Arora’s influence is present, but not in a showy way — it’s felt in the calm pacing of the space. Even the cocktails, designed like a theatrical performance, feel softer in daylight with sun rays acting like a garnish.
