Our Story
Our story begins with a quiet fascination—how time, culture, and care can transform the simplest ingredients into something profound.
Koji has been used for centuries to deepen flavor and unlock umami, yet its magic lies in patience rather than force. We built our kitchen around this philosophy. Every process here—fermentation, aging, cooking, and plating—is guided by respect for ingredients and an understanding that true complexity cannot be rushed.
What you experience at our counter is the result of constant observation and refinement. Our live kitchen exists not to perform, but to invite transparency—to show how food evolves, how flavors develop, and how intention shapes every decision.
This is not about spectacle. It is about craftsmanship, trust, and transformation
Our Vison
Our mission is to celebrate the depth of domestic wines and the quiet power of koji—two expressions of craft rooted in patience, place, and care. We create dishes where fermentation leads the conversation, allowing natural flavors to unfold and evolve alongside thoughtfully selected local wines. By honoring traditional techniques and working closely with regional producers, we aim to offer an experience that feels both familiar and new—where every glass and every plate tells a story of origin, intention, and balance.
We exist to showcase the harmony between domestic wines and koji-driven cuisine. Through fermentation, seasonality, and close relationships with local producers, we craft food and wine pairings that highlight natural complexity, depth, and balance. Our goal is to create a space where tradition meets innovation, and where guests can explore how time, microbes, and craftsmanship shape flavor.
Meet the Team
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Binit Magar
FOUNDER/HEAD CHEF
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Mahesh Gauchan
FOUNDER/MD
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Sharad Tamang
FOUNDER
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Roshan Bhattarai
FINANCE ADVISIOR
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Dinesh/Subash Gauchan
Partner
