RasoiRoyal

Our Story

Cooking from
the heart of India.

Philosophy

Royalty is a
standard.

Every dish we serve traces its lineage to the royal kitchens of Rajasthan, the Mughal courts of Delhi, and the coastal tables of Kerala.

We source our spices directly from family farms in Kochi, Jaipur, and Varanasi that supplied these courts for generations.

Our promise: never compromise on authenticity, while presenting it with the refinement that Edmonton's finest dining deserves.

Our Journey

From vision
to table.

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The Vision

2018

The Vision

Chef Arjun Mehta returns to Edmonton after two decades in Michelin-starred kitchens across London and Mumbai.

The Foundation

2019

The Foundation

Two years of recipe development, spice sourcing from 12 regions, and perfecting the tasting menu.

Doors Open

2020

Doors Open

Rasoi Royal opens on Jasper Avenue. Fully booked within the first week.

Recognition

2021

Recognition

Named Best New Restaurant by Avenue Magazine. Chef Arjun featured in enRoute's Canada's Best New Restaurants.

The Cellar Opens

2022

The Cellar Opens

Our winery programme launches — a 200-label curated cellar with an in-house sommelier.

Award Season

2023

Award Season

Best Indian Restaurant Alberta (two consecutive years). Chef Arjun wins Best Chef Alberta.

What Drives Us

Our principles.

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Our Mission

Nourish authentically.

To serve food that is rooted in the living tradition of Indian royal kitchens — made with integrity, without compromise, every single service.

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Our Vision

India's finest table.

To be Canada's most celebrated Indian restaurant — a destination for those who believe that great food is one of life's most essential pleasures.

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Our Values

Honest. Royal. Kind.

We disclose every ingredient, respect the craft of our farmers, and treat every guest as royalty. No black boxes. No shortcuts. No exceptions.

The People

Meet our team.

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Arjun Mehta

Trained at Taj Hotel culinary school and Le Cordon Bleu Paris. 22 years of royal Indian cuisine.

Executive Chef

Arjun Mehta

Mughlai & Kashmiri

Priya Kapoor

Graduate of IHMCT Mumbai. Reinterprets classic mithai as fine-dining dessert experiences.

Pastry Chef

Priya Kapoor

Royal Sweets

Rajan Nair

Born in Kerala, trained in Lucknow. Guardian of our tandoor and the bread programme.

Tandoor Specialist

Rajan Nair

Tandoor & Breads

Meera Sundaram

WSET Level 4. Curates our 200-label cellar and our Indian-inspired cocktail programme.

Head Sommelier

Meera Sundaram

Wine & Cocktails

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