05/09/2026
Meet the people who inspired the first menu at Aashiyana — my siblings, Niharika and Ashish.
Together, we’re known as “ANA”, so it felt only right to call this menu A.N.A Favourites.
The three of us have very different personalities, our own strong opinions, and very different careers — but what we definitely have in common is our love for food. We’re a little food obsessed… something our ever-fluctuating waistlines will happily attest to.
Growing up, we spent a lot of time around the dining table. Not just eating, but doing homework, having tuitions, swapping food because one of us didn’t like a particular vegetable, and occasionally chasing each other around the table with the very real intention of killing each other.
When I left to study at the National Bakery School in London, I didn’t realise it would be the last time the three of us would all be living in the same country — or even under the same roof.
Today, our lives have taken us to three different continents. We’re still in touch every day, but getting all three of us together has become a rare treat. We try to meet once a year, although COVID and US visa issues have meant some rather long gaps between reunions.
So, swipe through for a little time travel — from toddlers to young adults, to who we are today, airport reunions, FaceTime calls… and the two extra siblings we picked up along the way, Alana and Krispian — and thankfully, they’re foodies too!
A.N.A Favourites is inspired by the dishes we ask for as our first meal when we finally meet at home in India, along with the funny stories and memories attached to them.
It also brings together dishes I’ve learnt through my culinary training, the places I’ve worked, and beautiful recipes handed down by my mum, aunts and grandma.
This one is heavy on meat and seafood, is gluten-free, and can accommodate dairy-free diners.
A little bit of us, brought to the table.
