Guests savoured Chef Hari’s acclaimed dish: Spaghetti Uovo with Smoked Prosciutto Mousse, Parmesan Chive Foam, and Crisp Green Leeks—a modern twist on Carbonara
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, hosted an exclusive event “Taste of Triumph,” featuring the culinaryartistry of Chef Naresh Hari, Chef de Cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore. As India’s champion,Chef Naresh will represent the country at the upcoming Barilla Pasta Championship Asia 2024 inManila, showcasing not only his skills but also the hotel’s culinary excellence on a global stage.
Held at The Market, the hotel’s award-winning restaurant saw media and influencers in attendanceand the guests were treated to Chef Hari’s signature dish: Spaghetti Uovo with Smoked ProsciuttoMousse, Parmesan Chive Foam, and Crisp Green Leeks—a contemporary twist on Carbonara.This delicacy, honoured at the inaugural Barilla Pasta Championship Asia 2024, will now befeatured on The Market’s special menu in October as a tribute to National Pasta Month.
Chef Hari’s innovative creation won him recognition at the inaugural Barilla Pasta ChampionshipAsia 2024 organised at St Regis Mumbai by UDI. Judged by a distinguished panel including ChefAndrea, Barilla Executive Chef Asia Pacific; Chef Swarup Solgaonkar, Corporate Chef ofMcDonald’s India; Chef Yogesh Utekar, Principal of Ramanath Payyade College of HospitalityManagement Studies; and Luigi Cascone, Deputy Consul General of Consolato Generale D’ItaliaA Mumbai, Chef Hari’s creation impressed with its exceptional flavour and presentation.
Chef Hari shares, “I am excited to represent my country at the Barilla Pasta Championship Asia2024, and I look forward to showcasing a dish that not only respects the richness of Italian cuisinebut also highlights the flavours of my culinary heritage. The idea remains to find a fusion ofheritage and imagination, and create a culinary experience that tells a story.”
As India’s representative, Chef Hari will advance to the Grand Finals in Manila, where he willcompete against winners from seven other countries in the Asia region in October. The top threewinners for the grand finals will not only receive prestigious titles but also opportunities todiscover Italian gastronomy on a specially curated experiential tour to Parma, Italy.
