Second All India Korean Culinary Challenge)

The Second All India Korean Culinary Challenge organized by Korean Cultural Centre India and Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi concluded online and streamed live for all the culinary enthusiasts of the nation. 

This year professionals, hospitality students, and non-professionals participated with full zeal and enthusiasm as they made creative and delectable delicacies of Korean Cuisine. Judges were indeed overwhelmed by the efforts of the participants and results were announced amidst tough competition from all across the nation. 

Mr. Chang Jae-Bok, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, expressed his satisfaction and joy on the successful completion of the event. He gratefully acknowledged the contribution of Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi in co-hosting the event along with Korean Cultural Centre India. “The finalists truly represent the best of culinary talents in India.” He opined.

Our shining star budding chef Ms. Akshita Kashyap (Batch 2019 -2023) also left an everlasting mark on the competition by winning 3rd Prize in the Professional Category of the Competition. Her dish Dak Bulgogi Frankie was appreciated by all. 

In her own words, “While I was making my dish it was a great learning experience, I learned the way of cooking Korean Cuisine. It was a great experience. My mentors Chef Sumit Pant sir and Chef Suprabhat Sir guided me in the right direction while deciding and preparing the final dish and the video presentation. I am indeed grateful for the encouragement and support by my respected faculty.”

This grand event not only provided a platform for the culinary enthusiasts to nurture their creativity but also helped them explore their hidden talents and discover new aspects of Korean Cuisine.

Results in Brief

Professional Category 

1st Junaid Sharif, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal

Bub Kuk Namul, Bibimbab & Sweet Pumpkin Jog Cuisine 

2nd Shreshth Jangir, Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow

Kimchi Japchae & Dak Galbi Cuisine

3rd Akshita Kashyap, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi 

Dak Bulgogi Frankie Cuisine 

Non-Professional Category

1st Gazal Taneja - - Korean Snack Platter Cuisine 

2nd Saba Naj - Non-Professional Category - Bibimbap Cuisine 

3rd Hufrish K Sethna - Non-Professional Category - Little Bao Bafat Cuisine 

Congratulations to All Winners...