King's Flavor Indian Restaurant Introduction
The Fantastic Voyage of an Indian Chef from a Five-Star Hotel Why did an Indian chef who once worked in a five-star hotel in Hsinchu decide to open a restaurant in Chiayi? According to the owner, they initially planned to find a location in Taipei but stumbled upon a rental opportunity at an old building next to the Floral Tile Museum during a trip to Chiayi. They thought it looked promising and signed the lease. Moving south to Chiayi, she found herself in unfamiliar territory... A friend of a friend popped up on her Facebook, who happened to run a donburi restaurant in Chiayi. After getting in touch, they generously shared all their resources on ingredients, an unbelievable stroke of luck. Even more surprisingly, on the opening day, without any publicity, a group of tourists from Tainan was waiting at the door to dine, and when asked how they knew about the restaurant, they simply replied that they passed by! The owner said it all felt like a dream—a girl who grew up in Taipei would end up opening a restaurant in Chiayi, bravely offering the most authentic Indian cuisine. Fortunately, since the opening, different curry flavors and naan have garnered their own supporters, with dishes like Masala Grilled Chicken Salad, Goya Fresh Shrimp Curry, and Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken being particularly popular among most diners. Image source: Chiayi City Government Tourism News Office | Photographer: Marga
