Kanyakumari - NYC

Fungi Hospitality Group (FHG) was founded by Salil Mehta, the executive chef of Laut in Union Square which was the first Malaysian restaurant in New York to receive a coveted Michelin-star. FHG has since expanded to unveil popular bars and restaurants that include the Singaporean craft cocktail bar, Singapura; the intimate Jelas which focuses on clarified cocktails; and Singapura Gramercy featuring street food fare inspired by the island-nation’s legendary hawker centres and food courts.

Fungi has subsequently introduced award-winning Indian cuisine with the opening of Kebab aur Sharab in 2022, delivering vibrant seasonal dishes that showcase the country’s dynamic food culture. In 2023, Mehta and the Fungi team introduced The Elephant Room at Singapura Gramercy, a collaboration with one of Southeast Asia’s best bars, The Elephant Room Singapore.

FHG continues to innovate in the restaurant scene in New York with their latest opening, Kanyakumari, a labor of love for Mehta to showcase the cuisine of Southern India and of the Tamil community.