it be mistaken for a Portuguese restaurant. He said: “Assado will be offering a new concept in world cuisine in that dishes will combine the flavours of India with the kind of food Portugal gave the world, in fresh ways. Remember, the Portuguese were everywhere from Mexico to Brazil to the East Indies, which includes Southeast Asia and the sub-continent. “To be able to take these complex influences and put them all together without compromising my integrity as an Indian chef is a real challenge but also a dream come true for me.” This new venture is all about blending spices and ingredients characteristic of his Todiwala’s unique brand of Indian cuisine with the culinary traditions and techniques spread by the Portuguese explorers during the period in history known as ‘The Age of Discovery’. The name ‘Assado’ comes from the Portuguese word meaning ‘roast’. Assado will be open seven days a week from 11am to 11pm and will include a deli counter, freshly made take-away dishes and also a live kitchen which will showcase the hot meals being prepared for the dining customers. The bar will include wines, spirits, port and cocktails with Brazilian and Portuguese influences.
