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FACT
06-03-2025
- Business
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Neha Mishra on IWD: Founder of Kinoya on revolutionising ramen restaurants
Chef Neha Mishra is an industry disrupter. Female restauranteurs are few and far between, and Indian chefs cooking award-winning Japanese food are practically unheard of. Kinoya has an unlikely origin story. The concept first started as a supper club, A Story of Food. More than 7,000 meals later, it turned into a restaurant. In 2021, Kinoya opened in Onyx Tower in Dubai, and in 2023, it opened in Harrods in London. Neha has gained recognition from the FACT Dining Awards Dubai to MICHELIN Guide Dubai. Now, she is launching a new concept in Dubai with Atelier House Hospitality, although the name has not yet been confirmed. In honour of International Women's Day, Neha shares her story from supper club to international success. Kinoya is a homegrown concept. For that alone, I would recommend a visit. Of course, hopefully you'll become a frequent visitor. It is a ramen focused restaurant with plenty to offer. I am a firm believer that if anyone says ramen isn't for them, they simply have not met the right ramen for them. The London venue is a smaller outlet with a tighter offering, but it is also special. Ramen venues in Japan can be found in the basement of department stores. For Kinoya to be in an iconic space like Harrods feels full circle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kinoya (@ That we are too emotional, and we are catty. On the contrary, women support each other tremendously and they are able to bring empathy and compassion into businesses and partnerships in the way we lead our teams. People would say, 'she's not Japanese, she can't make this food'. I doubled down on proving that I can do my own adaptation of Japanese food. There's a shift. More and more women have their own financial independence. That is something I would encourage, and advocate to every woman I know. When we are running businesses and have financial independence, we make better decisions in our personal lives. We give ourselves the freedom to choose, and that just makes us more fulfilled. We are happier mothers, wives, friends, colleagues and people in general. Validated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kinoya London (@ We will expand slowly and meaningfully. There has to be a desire to create something special. The motive can't be the money. That can definitely be the by-product, but it can't be the primary goal. I am opening a concept towards the end of the year, in partnership with with Atelier House Hospitality. I am looking forward to it. Grown up women in business don't ask each other to 'let's go get haircuts together, or our nails done together', we go with 'let's open a place together'. Make sure you have your own financial autonomy. Don't take things personally. Life isn't trying to get you. GO: Follow @astoryoffood on Instagram for more information.
FACT
13-02-2025
- Business
- FACT
Voting is now open for the FACT Dining Awards Dubai 2025
After a decade of dining at restaurants across the Middle East, FACT has become the authority on restaurants in the region. This year, we will once again celebrate the best restaurants and bars at the FACT Dining Awards Dubai 2025. Here's everything you need to know. Voting for the 2025 awards is officially open. This year's FACT Dining Awards Dubai 2025 will award 75 awards across 37 cuisine categories, covering more than 250 nominees. Eligible nominees will be contacted with details regarding the exclusive invite-only event in November. Now in its ninth year, the annual FACT Dining Awards Dubai celebrates the city's vibrant food and beverage scene. Winners will be awarded based on both public votes and critics' opinions. Each category features two awards, the BEST and the FAVOURITE. The BEST is the critic's choice, decided by the FACT editorial team and an independent panel of industry experts, whilst the FAVOURITE is determined through an online public vote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FACT UAE (@factmagazines) Casual Dining Family Friendly Breakfast Cafe Afternoon Tea The Northern Emirates Ras Al Khaimah Pub Outdoor Bar Bar Outdoor Dining Fusion British Thai Chinese North American & Caribbean Latin American Steakhouse Turkish Middle Eastern & North African Seafood European Greek Pan Asian French Italian – Casual Dining Italian – Fine Dining Indian Japanese – Casual Dining Japanese – Fine Dining Dinner Show Party Brunch Brunch Homegrown Chefs Table/Tasting Menu Newcomer Restaurant of the Year 2025 The public vote opened on Wednesday, 5 February 2025, and will run until 23 October 2025. We encourage you to cast your votes and help ensure that the right restaurants receive the recognition they deserve. The FACT Dining Awards Dubai 2025 is part of a wider initiative by FACT Magazine FZ LLC, which also holds popular dining awards in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, London, Qatar, and Riyadh. For sponsorship enquiries, please contact edward@ or amal@ GO: Visit for more information.
