5:58I Got The Call My Dad Overdosed. I Had A Dinner To Cook.
I landed in Pune to cook at a restaurant called Aragma. The next morning, I got a call that my dad had overdosed and was on life support in California. I decided to stay and cook.
The menu · Feb 2026
What I served at Aragma, Pune.
Here’s every dish from that night. If I’ve got a card for it in my notebook, it’s linked.
Vegetarian Tasting Menu
- Cheez-It FinancierParmesan, Garden Thyme
- Truffle CappuccinoChive, Black Winter Truffle, Soubise Foam
- Avocado and WafflesBrokaw Avocado Mousse, Maple Brown Butter, Pickled Onion Relish
- Heirloom Tomato EscabecheFennel, Saffron, Brioche Crisps
- Golden BrothCarrot, Green Onion & Celery Tortellini, Miso Broth
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Garden Risotto
- Charred Fairy Tale EggplantChili Sesame Mole, Kanzuri Mayo, Baby Lettuce
- Whole Roasted Garden CauliflowerPommes Anna, Pomme Purée, Asparagus, Choron
Non-Vegetarian Tasting Menu
- Cheez-It FinancierParmesan, Garden Thyme
- Truffle CappuccinoChive, Black Winter Truffle, Soubise Foam
- Chicken and WafflesSmoked Chicken Liver Mousse, Maple Brown Butter, Pickled Onion Relish
- Yellowtail EscabecheShaved Fennel, Saffron, Brioche Crisps, Escabeche Gel
- Charred Onion BrothCarrot, Green Onion & Chicken and Leek Tortellini, Miso Broth
- Crispy Sesame SoleChili Sesame Mole, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Kanzuri Mayo, Romaine Lettuce Cups, Citrus
- Roast Spice Duck
- Garden Risotto
- Grilled Peppercorn LambPommes Anna, Pomme Purée, Asparagus, Choron, Roast Lamb Neck Jus
Finales
- Thai Tea Baked AlaskaMy mom’s favorite, enriched with the wonders of Thailand


