Chef Neha Mishra, entirely self-taught, began her culinary journey by hosting an intimate, invite-only ramen supper club named 'A Story of Food'. Her relentless pursuit of noodle perfection led to the 2021 opening of Kinoya, a globally celebrated ramen and izakaya restaurant. Earning the One To Watch award by MENA's 50 Best, the venue features an open kitchen and a discreet speakeasy listening bar.[16, 11] Kinoya's massive success culminated in a prestigious expansion to Harrods in London in 2023.