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Taste of Sikkim Founder Pooja Sharma Aims to Expand Beyond Restaurants
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 06:07 AM
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Entrepreneur Pooja Sharma says her brand Taste of Sikkim plans to diversify its offerings beyond traditional dining.
Pooja Sharma, the founder of the culinary venture Taste of Sikkim, told Free Press Journal that the brand is moving beyond operating eateries. She highlighted a strategy that includes packaged food products, culinary workshops, and collaborations with local artisans to promote Sikkimese food culture nationwide.
The initiative aims to create a sustainable ecosystem that benefits farmers and craftsmen from the Himalayan state. By leveraging the growing interest in regional Indian cuisines, Sharma expects the brand to reach consumers through retail shelves and online platforms.
Sharma also emphasized that the expansion will retain the authenticity of Sikkim's flavors while adapting to modern consumption patterns. The next phase involves launching a line of ready‑to‑cook kits and organizing food festivals that showcase traditional recipes.
The founder’s vision reflects a broader trend among Indian food entrepreneurs who are turning regional specialties into scalable businesses without compromising cultural heritage.
The initiative aims to create a sustainable ecosystem that benefits farmers and craftsmen from the Himalayan state. By leveraging the growing interest in regional Indian cuisines, Sharma expects the brand to reach consumers through retail shelves and online platforms.
Sharma also emphasized that the expansion will retain the authenticity of Sikkim's flavors while adapting to modern consumption patterns. The next phase involves launching a line of ready‑to‑cook kits and organizing food festivals that showcase traditional recipes.
The founder’s vision reflects a broader trend among Indian food entrepreneurs who are turning regional specialties into scalable businesses without compromising cultural heritage.