India, Aug. 13 -- Tucked within the green expanse of Mumbai's Godrej Trees, KMC Pirojshanagar is more than a restaurant: it's a concept space where forest trails, sculpture, and sourdough pizza converge. The latest venture by chef-founder duo Niyati Rao and Sagar Neve of Ekaa and Bombay Daak fame-KMC reimagines what a bar and bistro can be. In this exclusive Q&A, Chef Niyati talks to Travel + Leisure India & South Asia and shares the inspiration behind the space, her vision for KMC's evolution, and why this new outpost is not a sequel, but a statement.

Excerpts From The Interview With Chef Niyati Rao T+L India: What inspired the creation of KMC Pirojshanagar, and how did the idea first take root? Photo Credit: Nikhil Vaidya Chef Niyati R...