CHEF ANIRBAN DASGUPTA ON CONTINENTAL CUISINE, GLOBAL FLAVOURS AND THE ART OF FUSION COOKING: Part-13

Monday, 21/09/2026: Chef Anirban Dasgupta’s culinary identity is rooted in Continental cuisines’ yet his professional journey has taken him far beyond the boundaries of a single culinary tradition. His experience as a chef on cruise ships further expanded his exposure to international cuisines and diverse culinary cultures. Working in such a dynamic environment enabled him to develop the versatility required to understand different flavours, ingredients and cooking styles while adapting to varied gastronomic expectations. Today, his culinary repertoire reflects this broad international exposure as he confidently works across multiple cuisines. For Chef Anirban, cooking is not confined to following established traditions; it is an evolving craft driven by curiosity, technique and the desire to create something distinctive.

Chef Anirban Dasgupta

Fusion cooking occupies a particularly important place in Chef Anirban’s culinary philosophy. His passion for creating new food concepts encourages him to explore the possibilities that emerge when culinary traditions, ingredients and techniques come together in unexpected ways. While his foundation remains strongly influenced by Continental cooking, he draws inspiration from cuisines across the world to develop dishes that carry both familiarity and originality. His approach reflects the contemporary evolution of professional gastronomy where chefs increasingly explore cultural influences while maintaining technical precision. For Chef Anirban, innovation begins with understanding the fundamentals of cooking before transforming them through imagination and a willingness to experiment.

(Left): Mutton Seekh Kababs and (Right): Seekh Kababs sizzlers.

As a Bengali, Chef Anirban also carries a natural appreciation for the extraordinary diversity of food cultures around the world. His love for regional and international cuisines has strengthened his belief that every culinary tradition offers something distinctive to discover. Among his creative expressions, “Unity In Diversity” stands as his signature dish and represents his philosophy of bringing different culinary influences together through a unified gastronomic experience. His admiration for Continental cuisine remains particularly strong because of its sophisticated cooking processes and techniques. Through the combination of Continental expertise, global culinary influences and an inventive approach to fusion cooking, Chef Anirban Dasgupta continues to develop a distinctive culinary voice that celebrates diversity while placing technique and creativity at the heart of his kitchen.

INTERVIEWED AND PICTURE COURTESY BY: Chef Anirban Dasgupta.

INTERVIEW TAKEN BY: Khatibah Rehmat (Senior Journalist).

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