Renowned chef Thevar shifts base to a Mohammed Sultan shophouse, adorning it with contemporary South Indian-flavored accents.
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Scaling up his culinary venture, Chef Manogren Thevar, famously known as Mano, has leveled up his game. With his eatery, Thevar, relocating from the bustling Keong Saik Road to the trendy Mohamed Sultan Road, Mano's excitement is palpable.
In the past, when he初始化 Thevar in 2018, the modern Indian restaurant inherited the space, which once housed Meta, helmed by his close friend and business partner, Sun Kim. The transition was smooth, with minimal alterations and a majority of the kitchen gear being reused from Meta. But, Mano always felt a lingering sensation that it never truly belonged to him. This fresh start offers him an opportunity for a clean slate.
"It always felt like Meta, not my own joint," Mano shared, remarking that the transformation of Thevar, from Mohamed Sultan Road, is a space he's built for himself. This is no ordinary restaurant - it's a canvas for his vision and creativity.
With more space at his disposal, Mano has plans to introduce new features that enhance the dining experience. These include a three-seat chef's table and a private dining room[1]. The redesign also echoes his ancestral roots, incorporating subtle South Indian elements inspired by traditional Chettinad architecture and temples from the ancient Chola empire.
With the move, Mano finds himself with more freedom to explore new directions in his cooking and prove that quality food can be prepared using second-hand kitchen equipment, as long as it's prepared with passion and dedication[1]. So, buckle up and get ready to taste an exquisite fusion of tradition and innovation!
Mano's relocation of Thevar to Mohamed Sultan Road not only signifies a fresh start for his modern Indian restaurant, but also allows him to shape a new lifestyle with the incorporation of home-and-garden elements as he infuses South Indian architecture and temple designs into the redesign of the space. Furthermore, the expanded venue accommodates innovative features like a three-seat chef's table and a private dining room, offering patrons an unique dining experience.
