The Philippine Embassy in New Delhi, led by Charge d’affaires, a.i. Mr. John Boitte C. Santos graced the event that featured the launching of the cookbook of Filipino celebrity sushi chef Augusto Oliveros Cabrera, held in his restaurant, Townhall, located at the upscale Khan Market in New Delhi. Embassy personnel, other Filipino community members, and prominent business people from the Indian community were present during the launch. Patrons and regulars of his restaurant also attended the event.

Aside from Townhall New Delhi, Chef Augusto, as he is popularly known, is also a Managing Partner and Corporate Chef of the restaurant’s other two branches in Gurgaon and Mumbai. He also operates Mr. Choy and Public Affair restaurants in Khan Market, New Delhi.

Chef Augusto was previously the youngest Sushi Chef in one of the most famous restaurants in Dubai. He first came to India in 2004 to work in The Oberoi Hotel, an iconic luxury hotel in New Delhi. He gained success and was later dubbed the “Man behind Modern Sushi in India.” He has more than 25 years of culinary experience, which enabled him to produce 4 (four) successful restaurants in three (3) years.

His restaurants, aside from offering Japanese and Indian cuisine, also serve various Filipino dishes such as the Filipino Barbecue Pork Belly and different recipes he learned from his hometown in Malabon City, Philippines. Chef Augusto has appeared on television food shows, sushi demonstrations, and product brand commercials in India and the Philippines.