Taste Asia Magazine Interview with Sandeep K. Dewan: Exploring Asian Culinary Treasures: 8

Every issue of Taste Asia celebrates the visionaries shaping Asian food, hospitality and culture. In Issue 9, that spirit is represented by our cover personality, Sandeep K. Dewan.Sandeep's distinguished career has taken him from New Delhi to Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He has served celebrities, royalty, business leaders and heads of state, while earning recognition as an entrepreneur, international judge and respected hospitality professional.What makes his story especially inspiring is the philosophy behind his success: remain grounded, stay humble and treat everyone with respect. For Sandeep, great hospitality begins long before the plate arrives. It is built through discipline, thoughtful service and the small details that make every guest feel valued.He also offers an important perspective on the future of Asian cuisine. As its popularity continues to grow, innovation must support authenticity rather than replace it. The greatest opportunities belong to chefs and businesses that respect tradition while expressing it with confidence and creativity.That balance runs throughout this issue. We explore the remarkable diversity of Indian cooking, from the many meanings of curry to the regional traditions represented by the thali. Our Best of Taste Asia selections recognise outstanding dishes distinguished by flavour, craftsmanship and character. Elsewhere, we examine restaurant reputation, new food products, cookbooks, wellbeing, leadership and the people creating positive change across their industries.We are proud that Taste Asia is available in print across more than 190 countries and through over 40,000 retailers and platforms, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Waterstones and Blackwell's. This global reach helps the chefs, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs and cultural voices in our pages share their stories with the world.Sandeep K. Dewan reminds us that hospitality is more than an industry-it is the art of making people feel respected, welcomed and remembered.We hope you enjoy Issue 9.Ben F. Oncu Editor-in-Chief Taste Asia