Vikram Khatri

Chef Vikram Khatri’s quite the ninja in the kitchen. In 1999, he joined India’s first Japanese restaurant Sakura at the Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi, where he spent seven years learning the craft, nuances, and technique behind Japan’s most famous dishes.

Fresh off the Sukara boat, he came aboard the Olive Group as a core team member for ai. After a short stint at the modern Japanese restaurant Ocean Room in Sydney, ai called him back home.

Chef VK, as he is fondly called, is fiercely devoted to freshness, hygiene and technique. With Guppy, he explores Japan’s bold striking flavours; infusing spice, tang, and the exotic all in one bite. And at Hello Guppy, he’s given Japanese food a light-hearted touch.

Leading the team that has brought many awards and accolades, including Best Japanese Restaurant, Best Sushi Chef, and Top 100 Dishes of Delhi, Chef VK was named International Chef of the Year at the 7th International Chef's Award in 2010.