i. Biography
The Path
Family training is the foundation of Abishek Sharma’s kitchen discipline, and New York City restaurants under his father gave that training its shape. The work started with repetition, timing, and the practical habits that come from learning on the line. Today, that early formation sits behind Chef/Owner roles at Madam Ji, Swagat, and Badshah To-Go, and Executive Chef/Owner at Rang NYC (since 2022).
The Work Today
At Swagat in New York City, the Chef/Owner role tied to Abishek Sharma carries both authorship and responsibility. The restaurant works with Indian foundations and a New York dining frame, where familiar cues are kept open to a wider range of table service and pacing. Menu construction is also central at Madam Ji and Badshah To-Go, where Abishek Sharma works as Chef/Owner. The format leans into small plates with punch and flavor, built for sharing across the table. The emphasis is on dishes that support conversation, not just service flow. Regional Indian flavors and wedding catering are the specialties attached to Abishek Sharma’s work. One asks for memory, precision, and fidelity to flavor; the other demands scale, timing, and hospitality that can hold a room from start to finish. The same attention reaches the plate and the room around it. As Sharma puts it: "The smallest things often are the ones people remember. The way a dish is plated. The warmth of the first bite. The thought behind every menu."
Acclaim
Swagat is where Abishek Sharma’s ownership reads most clearly: menu, kitchen, and guest experience all sit under the same name. That makes the role more than a title; it is the working proof of his place in New York City dining. The rest of the portfolio follows the same pattern. Madam Ji, Swagat, and Badshah To-Go form a body of chef-owned projects centered on Regional Indian flavors and contemporary service, while Rang NYC (since 2022) continues that line of authorship.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Abishek
What is Abishek Sharma's current role?
As of 2026, Abishek Sharma is Chef/Owner.
Where did Abishek Sharma train or study?
Abishek Sharma trained at New York City restaurants under his father.
What is Abishek Sharma known for?
Regional Indian flavors.
