The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished
The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished
In 1901, Indian chef Ranji Smile opened Omar Khayyam at 325 Fifth Avenue in New York, widely considered the first dedicated Indian restaurant in the United States. After working at Sherry's Restaurant, Smile established his own venue with financier Roland R. Conklin, featuring Indian decor and staff. The article details his arrival in 1899 and subsequent disappearance from public records.
Source: The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished — BBC World
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Oct 31, 2026.
Topics: ranjismile · indianchef · curry · foodhistory · newyork · storytime · india
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