Shachi Mehra, Co-Owner & Executive Chef

ADYA and Spice Girls Sauces, Anaheim

Chef/Partner Shachi Mehra has led ADYA to tremendous success in its first five years of business. She is responsible for bringing a new Indian experience to Orange County at ADYA, an authentic Indian restaurant that is a reflection of modern India. The menu revolves around fresh, sustainable ingredients and focuses on contemporary interpretations of Indian street foods, tandoori specialties and rich curries. With two thriving locations, in Anaheim and Irvine, and a flourishing catering business, Chef Mehra has gained local and national attention for her accomplishments, including becoming a winner on Food Network's Chopped; earning the title of Rising Star Chef in the Golden Foodie Awards; and being tapped to serve as Guest Chef with Celebrity Cruises. In 2021, Chef Mehra launched her own line of sauces for retail sale, Spice Girl Sauces, which she plans to grow for nationwide distribution in the coming months. Chef Mehra is driven by giving back, as she is dedicated to supporting many local and regional charities through her businesses.