An alum of one of New York’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, Hussain brings world-class technique and a fierce commitment to Indian flavours, creating a style that is precise, contemporary, and deeply rooted. His “fine without fuss” philosophy defines Papa’s, where each service pushes Indian cuisine into new territory — a vision that earned the restaurant a place on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2025 list.

Across more than a decade with Hunger Inc. Hospitality, Hussain has helped shape a new era of modern Indian dining within the group’s concepts. Papa’s remains his boldest expression yet: intimate, exacting, and unapologetically flavour-driven, a space where he continues to expand what Indian food, fine dining, and new-age hospitality can be on the world stage.