# Cyrus Todiwala Shuts Michelin-Star Café Spice Namasté After 30 Years

> Chef Cyrus Todiwala and wife Pervin have closed their Michelin-rated Café Spice Namasté, saying the pause is not permanent and hints at a new venture.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/cyrus-todiwala-shuts-michelin-star-cafe-spice-namaste-after-30-years
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:24:03+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Technology
- Topics: BBC, Trends, Michelin, Saturday Kitchen
- Image: https://briefzora.com/uploads/2026/10/bbc-saturday-kitchen-chef-suddenly-closes-top-michelin-rated-restauran-xga0d8.webp

## Key points

- Chef Cyrus Todiwala and wife Pervin have closed Café Spice Namasté after 30 years.
- The restaurant held a Michelin rating before shutting.
- It moved to London's Royal Docks five years ago after a crowdfunding drive.
- Todiwala began as head chef at Namasté on Alie Street in the early 1990s.
- The closure is described as a pause, not a permanent goodbye.

## Why it matters

Patrons of the acclaimed Indian restaurant and the London dining scene lose a long-standing venue, while the owners signal a forthcoming culinary project.

## Article

A former BBC Saturday Kitchen chef has shut his Michelin-rated restaurant after three decades.

In a statement, Cyrus Todiwala said the closure is not a permanent goodbye but gave no details on future plans.

High-profile Indian eatery Café Spice Namasté, founded by Todiwala and his wife Pervin, confirmed it is now closed.

The chef, known for appearances on BBC Saturday Kitchen and other cooking shows, said the shutdown marks the start of an exciting new venture.

The closure follows a move five years ago to new premises at London's Royal Docks, funded by a crowdfunding campaign.

Before that, the restaurant spent 25 years on Prescott Street in Whitechapel.

Todiwala began his London career as head chef at Namasté on Alie Street in the early 1990s and in 1995 joined restaurateur Michael Gottlieb as executive chef and partner at Café Spice Namasté.

He and Pervin became sole owners in 2005.

A notice on the website reads: "After a wonderful journey serving you, Café Spice Namasté is currently closed as we work toward our next new venture.

"While we are taking a pause for now, this isn't a permanent goodbye - it's simply the start of a fresh, exciting new chapter!"

The message thanks supporters and describes the period as transitional, adding gratitude for loyalty and patience.

## Frequently asked questions

### Why did Café Spice Namasté close?

The owners said the closure is a transitional pause before launching a new venture, not a permanent goodbye.

### How long had Café Spice Namasté been operating?

The restaurant operated for three decades, including 25 years on Prescott Street before moving to Royal Docks.


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