9. Turning a Passion for Cooking Indian Food into a Business with NaanSense Owner, Hiran Patel

Hiran Patel has always had a passion for cooking, and after a chat with his father where he was reminded how important it is to follow your dreams, he decided to pursue his fortune in the kitchen.  Hiran got his start in the Chicago restaurant scene and after a few years decided it was time to open his own business. NaanSense is an Indian street food restaurant that serves up delicious Indian food to customers in Chicago. Since opening the first NaanSense location several years ago, Hiran has added another location and is expanding to sell naan and sauces in Chicago area grocery stores. On this episode of Back of the Napkin, Hiran explains more about his passion for cooking Indian food and sharing this cuisine with customers, his time working at several Chicago restaurants, and how NaanSense was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and pivoted to try new things.