About
Chef Adil
Overview
When asked, Chef Adil always says that his love of cooking started at an early age in his moms’ kitchen in India. Little did he know that his love of combining the freshest of ingredients, with his creative flair for presentation would take him to some upscale restaurants in India and abroad, and all the way to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. There he met his lovely wife and decided that this was the place to realise his dream of owning his first restaurant. Chef Adil, as he is fondly called by many, has always been a chef with a difference in the sense of stressing the importance of communication in this industry. He loves to go out amongst his diners sharing his vision, his love of food, getting their feedback and personalising scrumptious meals to suit the palate of his discerning clients. He believes that this communication is the key to creating a better harmony between the expectation of the guest and the final product which reflects the passion and love of both parties.
Shortly after opening in 2010, Spice of India was rated number one restaurant on the island by independent reviewers on Tripadvisor; a placement it still enjoys to date. This is largely due to his philosophy that Indian cuisine should be prepared using a very clean and fresh approach to ancient recipes where the taste and flavours become the most enjoyable authentic Indian cuisine one can ever consume. This approach mixed with a dynamic team of servers in the restaurant, trained personally by him, has become a formula for success.
Following his passion for cooking and creating, a new concept was born. “Masala Bay”, an Indo Chinese fusion cuisine restaurant started in picturesque Marigot Bay. Beautiful waterfront location with a creative unique cuisine and amazing team saw it become top rated restaurant in St. Lucia quickly.
He is now looking towards capturing the food scene with his childhood friend and a fellow chef, Chef GG. This new restaurant will be serving Thai, Indonesian, Malaysia and other South East Asian flavours. Located in the heart of Rodney Bay, Spice of Asia will be bringing a modern twist on these exotic flavours combined with a beautiful creative setting overlooking the Marina from its balcony. Private dining, display open kitchen, bar foods and the whole works will be in action at this restaurant.
What’s next? More passion with different cuisines and concept....
A Journey Rooted in Passion
Chef Adil Sherwani’s love for cooking began at a young age in his mother’s kitchen in India. He discovered an early passion for combining the freshest ingredients with creative presentation, a skill that eventually led him to work in renowned restaurants both in India and abroad. His culinary journey took him to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, where he met his wife and decided to realise his dream of owning a restaurant. Chef Adil is known for his emphasis on communication within the industry. He regularly interacts with guests, sharing his vision and passion for food, gathering feedback, and tailoring meals to suit individual tastes. This focus on communication, he believes, is crucial to aligning guest expectations with the final product, creating harmony and reflecting the shared passion between chef and diner.
Spice of India: A Recipe for Success
Shortly after its opening in 2010, Spice of India quickly became the top-rated restaurant in St. Lucia, as ranked by independent reviewers on Tripadvisor—a position it continues to maintain. This achievement is attributed to Chef Adil’s philosophy: Indian cuisine should be prepared using a clean and fresh approach to traditional recipes, allowing authentic flavours to shine. His commitment to quality, paired with a dynamic team of servers personally trained by him, has proven to be a winning formula for the restaurant’s ongoing success.
Expanding Horizons: Masala Bay
Driven by his passion for cooking and innovation, Chef Adil introduced a new concept: Masala Bay, an Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant located in picturesque Marigot Bay. The unique waterfront setting, combined with creative cuisine and an exceptional team, quickly brought Masala Bay to the forefront, making it one of the top-rated restaurants in St. Lucia.
Spice of Asia: A Culinary Collaboration
Chef Adil is now collaborating with his childhood friend and fellow chef, Chef GG, to launch a new restaurant in Rodney Bay. Spice of Asia will offer Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, and other Southeast Asian flavours with a modern twist. The restaurant features a creative setting overlooking the Marina, an open kitchen, private dining options, and a variety of bar foods, promising a vibrant dining experience.
Looking Forward
What’s next for Chef Adil? He continues to pursue his passion, exploring new cuisines and concepts to delight guests and expand the culinary landscape.