Hunger

About Hunger

Hunger Inc. Hospitality is an Indian hospitality company founded in 2015 by Sameer Seth, Yash Bhanage, and the late Chef Floyd Cardoz. Seth, with a background in finance, and Bhanage, a hospitality graduate, met at Cornell University and shared a vision of reimagining Indian food. They partnered with the celebrated Chef Cardoz, who was a mentor to them both, to launch their first venture. Tragically, Chef Cardoz passed away in March 2020.

The company operates a portfolio of distinct food and beverage brands, primarily in Mumbai, with a focus on reinterpreting Indian cuisine with a modern and experience-driven approach. Their business model revolves around creating unique dining experiences and scalable food brands. Revenue is generated from restaurant operations, direct-to-consumer sales via retail outlets and dark stores, and B2B institutional sales to clients like Starbucks and IndiGo airlines. In fiscal year 2025, the company reported revenues of ₹115 crore and has secured significant funding for expansion, with plans to enter the Delhi market.

The firm's brands include: • **The Bombay Canteen:** The flagship restaurant, opened in 2015, celebrates India's diverse regional cuisines with seasonal menus. • **O Pedro:** A restaurant and bar inspired by Goa's culinary diversity, blending Goan and Portuguese influences. • **Bombay Sweet Shop:** Launched in 2020, this brand reimagines traditional Indian sweets (mithai) and savories, contributing to over half of the company's revenue through an omnichannel model of retail stores and online delivery. • **Veronica’s:** Opened in 2023, it is a popular sandwich shop and café located in Bandra in a spot that holds sentimental value, as it was near Chef Cardoz's childhood home. • **Papa's:** An exclusive, 12-seater chef's counter restaurant launched in February 2024, offering an inventive tasting menu. Named in honor of Chef Floyd Cardoz, who the team called 'Papaji', it has gained international recognition.