I have since explored my career across different parts of the world, including Cairo (Oberoi Hotels, Egypt) and Tanzania (Hyatt Regency), and I am now with the Lagos Marriott in Ikeja. I personally enjoy playing cricket and have a family of five — my spouse and three children: two sons and one daughter.
Getting to know Chef Bishnu Khatri:
List a few of your favorite foods or cooking styles:
I enjoy cooking tandoori kababs and world famous Biryani and authentic Indian regional curries My all-time favorite dish is Chicken Biryani
Do you cook? What would be your signature dish if you had to cook for friends at home?
Yes, I do cook at home occasionally. I offer my friends one of my favorites which is "kadhi pakora." It is basically deep-fried vegetable dumplings, served with yogurt-based curry
If you could choose an animal to represent you, which would it be and why?
I see myself as a horse. The reason is that I believe in moving forward with 100% energy.
What is your religion?
I follow Hinduism
If you do drink, what would be your preferred beverage?
I drink occasionally. My favorite is chilled beer served with crispy papadam
What kind of music do you like?
I love listening to Hindi Bollywood Music, and my favorite Artist is "Udit Narayan.” My favorite song is "papa kehte hain bada naam karega" which basically describes the depth of the relationship between son and father .
Do you like traveling? Best place you have ever been to? Places you still want to go to?
Yes, I love traveling. The best place I have been to so far is "The Great Pyramid of Giza" which one of the 7 wonders of the world. I would love to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
If you were going to be stuck on a desert island for a year, what would you take with you?
I would carry a family photo and a collection of Bollywood music CDs
