Sandesh Reddy is a celebrated chef and restaurateur from Chennai, renowned for redefining the city’s culinary landscape with his innovative and nostalgic approach to dining. His expertise lies in seamlessly blending traditional flavours with contemporary techniques.
While studying engineering, he taught himself how to cook. At 21, Sandesh started his first food venture and has since created and operated over 30 different brands. As the visionary behind Sandy’s Chocolate Laboratory, Old Madras Baking Company (OMBC), and several other groundbreaking dining establishments, Reddy has consistently demonstrated his culinary prowess and entrepreneurial acumen. Sandy’s is a haven for dessert enthusiasts, offering a unique selection of inventive sweets and savory dishes, while OMBC has carved a niche in the artisanal baking space, specializing in preservative-free, naturally made baked goods that have cultivated a loyal customer base.
Reddy also introduced GoGo Ramen, India’s first standalone ramen restaurant, bringing the authentic essence of Japanese ramen culture to the country.
Through his restaurants and dessert ventures, Reddy has gained immense popularity, captivating food lovers with his fuss-free, yet irresistibly crave-worthy creations. His culinary journey is defined by a deep understanding of diverse gastronomic traditions, from the bold and spicy flavors of his ancestral hometown, Nellore, to global cuisines that he masterfully reinterprets.