S2 I EP #1 l T.A.L.K With Kunal Vasudeva l Varun Tuli | ISH | Yum Yum Tree Group

🌟 Welcome to Season 2 of "Talk with Kunal Vasudeva"! This season, we're taking our conversations outdoors to explore even more diverse themes and delve deeper into the human side of entrepreneurship. 🎤 Episode 1 kicks off with Varun Tuli, the maverick restaurateur behind YUM YUM CHA, TBSP, Pot Pot, and YUM YUM TREE. Join us as we uncover his unique journey through the culinary world, discussing his innovative concepts and the drive behind his constant reinvention of the dining experience. 🔗 Chapters: 00:00-02:14 Introduction to the Guest 02:15- 08:20 Early years of Life 08:21- 10:17 The Influence from US about food & culture 10:18- 12:17 What is authentic anymore? 12:18- 13:43 Transition from being an engineer to a restaurateur 13:44-15:27 Memory lane of Yum Yum Tree 15:28-17:18 Why Pan Asian? 17:19- 18:45 Choosing Passion and moving forward 18:46- 21:21 The Challenges of Yum Yum Tree and Yum Yum Cha 21:22-23:40 Will large format restaurants make money in India or no? 23:41-25:25 Is Multi Cuisine concept going down? 25:26-32:51 Apprenticeship model in India or Pre-requisite education important for Skill Based Jobs 32:52- 36:11 How important is it for a restaurant to balance good food and good experience? 36:12-39:22 The recipe to success for a restaurateur 39:23-41:21 How do you balance your fears in business? 41:22-42:09 Time of Pandemic/Covid-19 for Hospitality and Restaurant Business 42:10-44:08 "We don't calculate food cost in our company" 44:09-46:09 The Sweet Spot on Pricing 46:10-47:33 How do you balance different brands and the catering company? 47:34-50:15 The Story of brand, Pot-Pot 50:16-52:16 The trend of Going to restaurants and calling in food 52:17-53:40 Does People prefer to repeat their orders? 53:41-1:01:47 "I am not impressed with F&B space in India" 1:01:48-01:03:54 "VCs should stay away from Education and Food space for at least next 10-15 years" 01:03:54-01:05:53 How do you think your brands will evolve in next 5-7 years? 01:05:54-1:09:37 Fun Bytes of Five ft. Varun Tuli 1:09:38-1:10:45 What is Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) for you? 1:10:46-1:11:46- End credits 🙌 A huge shoutout to our incredible team: Manmeet Ahluwalia, Soumyajit Paul, and Kanishk Dawar. Your relentless dedication and hard work bring these stories to life! 👥 Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations featuring sports personalities, wellness doctors, and impact bureaucrats that resonate with anyone eager to learn about the dynamics of various professions. 👉 Subscribe for more: Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest episodes. Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let us know which topics you'd like to see in future episodes! 📲 Follow us on Social Media Platforms: Indian School of Hospitality: www.instagram.com/indianschoolofhospitality/ Kunal Vasudeva's Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/vasudevakunal/ Connect with Kunal on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kunal-vasudeva-b3752b4b/ Follow“TALK with Kunal Vasudeva | Podcast” on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0J0sgydeqOGY2FoInZTbbV?si=a1… #TalkWithKunalVasudeva #Season2 #Entrepreneurship #Outdoors #DiverseThemes