Returning to New York, he found that no restaurant focused on traditional Awadhi cuisine. Once again, he immersed himself in a cuisine, learning its techniques and working with a chef from the region to provide an authentic culinary experience. Awadh is Gaurav's flagship restaurant, following Bhatti Indian Grill in Murray Hill and Moti Mahal Delux on the Upper East Side. a showcase for a storied region’s cooking and the realization of a dream to be among the forefront of Indian restaurateurs in America.