Whether in New York City, New Delhi, or here in Chicago, chef Sujan Sarkar looks to bring the spirit of India to every meal he prepares — plus a little something extra.
Chef Sujan Sarkar in his restaurant Indienne, 217 W. Huron St., in Chicago, on Oct. 13, 2022.
Chicagoans may be familiar with Sarkar’s inventive take on the cuisine, which he brought to the city in 2019 with Rooh, a progressive Indian restaurant in the West Loop. But at Indienne , he wants to set the bar even higher. His six-course tasting menus , meld French techniques with the deep flavors of Sarkar’s native country in eye-catching ways.
Sarkar’s early work in prestigious kitchens of London, Delhi and Mumbai earned him major accolades, including the Times of India’s Chef of the Year award. From there, he opened Baar Baar in New York City and Rooh in San Francisco before setting his sights on Chicago.the first Indian restaurant on Randolph Street in nearly a decade. Former Tribune critic Phil Vettel awarded Rooh three out of four stars, applauding Sarkar’s “masterful touch with nuanced sauces” and his “modernist mind.
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