Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal & Madhav Dayal | Episode 9 | The Wise Young Chef

What this episode covers

Step into Episode 9 of Speak Greasy as Gauri Devidayal converses with Madhav Dayal, the dynamic 27-year-old chef of Miguel's Cocktails & Petiscos, Goa. Chef Madhav began his culinary journey by standing on Coca-Cola crates to reach the stove and mastering the art of caramel custard at the age of 10. He honed his skills and developed a keen understanding of flavor profiles from a very young age, under the aegis of his father, grandmother and then some culinary greats - Chef Ritu Dalmia and Gaggan Anand. This episode also delves into the early challenges faced by Madhav and his partner Varun in running Miguel's as they handled all aspects of the restaurant, from cleaning and dishwashing to cooking and sourcing produce. Madhav's dedication to providing a memorable dining experience, reflected in his restaurant philosophy, prioritising the role of a good chef over a business-centric approach while holding a special affinity for Goan, Konkani, and Portuguese flavors is evident in Miguel's success. The wise young man, as Gauri calls him, talks about his nostalgic love for Delhi's culinary gems, his journey, philosophy, and the unwavering passion for making Goa an ideal F&B playground. If you thought Goa's food scene was burgeoning, tune in to know what the growth actually looks like - and get a peek into the culinary businessscape. For a young, millennial take on the complex F&B industry, an honest first-time-experience of Mumbai and best Goan reccos, give this episode a good listen!