Renowned Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to introduce ‘The Royal Hyderabadi Table’ culinary experience at her restaurant chain Asha’s. The legendary vocalist, whose career has spanned over seven decades, is personally overseeing the launch across Middle Eastern locations including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The new menu represents a deeply personal culinary journey for Bhosle, drawing inspiration from her 1962 visit to Hyderabad where she performed alongside her sister Lata Mangeshkar. During this formative trip, she immersed herself in the Nizami culture’s sophisticated hospitality traditions and time-honored cooking techniques that have influenced her culinary philosophy ever since.
Bhosle will work directly with the restaurant’s culinary teams to ensure authentic reproduction of Hyderabadi flavors, spices, and cooking methods rooted in Nizami kitchen traditions. The menu highlights include lamb haleem, kunafa chicken, and premium Hyderabadi lamb chops finished with gold caviar—dishes presented as cultural heritage rather than mere indulgence.
The Royal Hyderabadi Table also reflects the historical culinary connections between Hyderabad’s cuisine and Middle Eastern influences, where ingredients and traditions have intersected for centuries. Following its Middle Eastern debut, the special menu will launch later this year at Asha’s Birmingham location in celebration of the restaurant’s 20th anniversary.
The initiative demonstrates Bhosle’s longstanding passion for cooking, which has previously manifested through her handwritten recipes that continue to influence Asha’s regular menu. The launch represents a convergence of cultural memory and gastronomic excellence, bringing a taste of royal Hyderabadi tradition to international diners.