Thamel, a vibrant experience of Western and Himalayan culinary Opens in Gurugram
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Gurugram, India, November 2025: CYK Hospitalities, a leading F&B consultancy firm, announces the launch of Thamel, a new Western and Himalayan restaurant at AIPL Joy Central, Sector 65, Gurugram. The new fine dining is an example of the CYK’s motto of making beautiful F&B places and locating them at the best possible place where the realness of various cultures, aesthetic design, efficient operations, and thoughtful leasing come together perfectly.
Thamel, founded by Piyush Agrawal, an enthusiastic businessman who has a great love for the multiplicity of Himalayan food and the elegance of Western dining. Thamel will be great culinary link between the warmth and organic spirit of Himalayan cuisine and the modern world's continental taste. CYK Hospitalities teamed up with the founder of Thamel to manage the whole process from conceptualization, menu planning, hiring, designing, training, scouting for the best location for the outlet, to the complete brand identity.
Thamel's core is based on locally obtained ingredients and the dedication to maintaining the Himalayan palate through the use of modern methods. The menu covers a wide range of Continental and Himalayan cuisines, presenting a variety that includes not only the luscious momos and laphing but also refined Continental food, and everything in between, all paired with coffee and a wide range of beverages. The geniality of Himalayan hospitality is expressed through each dish, but in a modern context.
Piyush Agrawal, Founder of Thamel says, “Thamel is more than a mere dining establishment; it is a mirror of the emotions that are closely related to my origin and passion to offer irresistible. I intend to invite the world to a table where soft and comfortable tastes from the Himalayan cuisine are served with elegance. CYK Hospitalities was deeply involved in the process of making that dream happen, from concept creation to the development of a brand that feels both real and timeless.”
Commenting on the partnership, Pulkit Arora, Director & Culinary Expert, CYK Hospitalities states, “Every brand is a narrative that is just waiting to be unveiled. At Thamel, we have put our effort to create a place that is both very close and very high in the eye of the beholder, a place where genuineness meets flexibility. We intended to turn it into a spot that not only preserves the cuisines from the past but also embraces its future.”
Simran Jeet Singh, Director, CYK Hospitalities, adds, “A project like Thamel demonstrates the changing F&B approach in India, where local identity mingles with global inquisitiveness. Our target was to locate a place with substantial footfalls and a place like AIPL Joy Central in Gurugram was a great option for Thamel.”
About CYK Hospitalities
CYK Hospitalities, led by Directors Pulkit Arora and Simranjeet Singh, is a leading F&B consultancy that offers comprehensive brand-building services tailored for restaurants, cafes, bars, cloud kitchens, and hospitality ventures. From leasing and location mapping to menu engineering, chef hiring, branding, staff training, SOP formation, and market entry strategy, CYK delivers complete turnkey solutions.
With a proven track record, CYK has partnered with reputed developers and brands such as DLF, Pacific Mall, Phoenix, Lulu Group, Vegas, Lakeshore, and Lovely Professional University to bring to life exceptional dining destinations.
