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    Co Founder

    Zubair Mohajir

    Executive Chef + Co-Founder, Mirra

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    3 total

    2 winners

    Portrait of Zubair Mohajir

    i. Biography

    Zubair Mohajir is a Chennai-born, Chicago-based chef and restaurateur who co-founded Mirra in Bucktown, where he works with chef Rishi Kumar on an India-meets-Mexico concept. He began in finance before moving into kitchens in 2008, later building a Chicago restaurant portfolio that includes Wazwan, Lilac Tiger, Coach House, Mirra, and Sarima Cafe. His work at Mirra has earned Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand recognition and national attention, including Food & Wine’s 2026 Best New Chefs coverage.