Navjot Arora

The Path

Formal training at Institute of Hotel Management Delhi gave Navjot Arora the baseline for disciplined kitchen work: technique first, presentation second, and no room for excess. The school line matters here because the cooking now reads as controlled rather than decorative.

The Work Today

Indian street food is the craft, and Chutney Masala is the address where Navjot Arora applies it today. The style is stated plainly: no fuss, minimalist, and simple, built from good ingredients and solid cooking techniques to bring forward the flavor rather than bury it.

Signature

Navjot Arora’s signature dishes include Bombay bahil and chaat.

In Their Words “No fuss, minimalist and simple but crafted with good ingredients and solid cooking techniques to highlight the profound flavors.”

Acclaim

That line of work places culinary authorship and day-to-day kitchen responsibility in the same hands, with Navjot Arora’s name attached to a restaurant identity built around Indian street food. The continuity runs from Institute of Hotel Management Delhi, through formal study from 1987 to 1990, to ownership and kitchen leadership in Irvington beginning in 2008.

FAQ What is Navjot Arora's current role? As of 2026, Navjot Arora is Owner and Chef. Where did Navjot Arora train or study? Navjot Arora trained at Institute of Hotel Management Delhi. What is Navjot Arora known for? Indian street food.