Deepinder Goyal, co-founder and CEO of food delivery giant Zomato, has shared a tidbit about his first visit to Bengaluru. In a recent conversation with entrepreneur Shakir Haq, founder of the popular Empire restaurant chain, Goyal discussed the recipe behind the chain’s success on his podcast, Breaking Bread. Goyal revealed that Empire was the first place he visited when he came to Bengaluru in 2015 and praised it as one of the city’s most popular dining destinations today.
Goyal’s post on social media has garnered over 2.6 lakh views, with netizens expressing their reactions and sharing their own memories of the restaurant. Some users commented that they were surprised Goyal had only visited Bengaluru in 2015, seven years after starting Zomato, while others praised Empire’s food and atmosphere. One user even recalled an incident involving Prajwall Revanna, the son of former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, at the Church Street branch of Empire.
The interaction between Goyal and Haq highlights the thriving food and dining scene in Bengaluru, with Empire serving as a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike. Empire is known for its delectable kebabs, melt-in-your-mouth Kushka, and a wide range of other dishes that have made it a culinary institution in the city.
