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Contemporary Indian Cuisine

 Chef Asif Syed

Chef Asif R. Syed was born and raised near Hyderabad, India, known as the ancient City of Kings and Pearls and famous for its Muglai cuisine. Originally drawn to art and painting, Chef Asif trained and worked as a chef in India after completing his degree in hotel management and catering. His progressive style of fusion cooking was developed and honed after spending time traveling and working in Europe...

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Chef Asif Syed

Chef Asif R. Syed was born and raised near Hyderabad, India, known as the ancient City of Kings and Pearls and famous for its Muglai cuisine. Originally drawn to art and painting, Chef Asif trained and worked as a chef in India after completing his degree in hotel management and catering. His progressive style of fusion cooking was developed and honed after spending time traveling and working in Europe...

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Over the past few years, Chef Asif has enjoyed extensive coverage by local media, appeared on three Food Network shows, and has received several awards. Over the past few years, Chef Asif has enjoyed extensive coverage by local media, appeared on three Food Network shows, and has received several awards. Over the past few years, Chef Asif has enjoyed extensive coverage by local media, appeared on three Food Network shows, and has received several awards. Over the past few years, Chef Asif has enjoyed extensive coverage by local media, appeared on three Food Network shows, and has received several awards. 

21 Spices by Chef Asif in Naples, FL 2019 DiRoNA Awarded Restaurant

21 Spices by Chef Asif in Naples, FL has been recognized as a DiRoNA Awarded restaurant.

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Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Award 2018
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Innovative Indian Cuisine

Innovative Indian Cuisine

Our dinner menu offers a multitude of carefully chosen appetizers, entrees, salads and desserts, all with a classical Indian history, but prepared and executed with Chef Asif’s distinctive progressive twist. After enjoying a succulent tandoori kabob or intoxicating curry, be sure to sample the delicious desserts, all prepared in the kitchen by our skilled culinary team.

Our dinner menu offers a multitude of carefully chosen appetizers, entrees, salads and desserts, all with a classical Indian history, but prepared and executed with Chef Asif’s distinctive progressive twist. After enjoying a succulent tandoori kabob or intoxicating curry, be sure to sample the delicious desserts, all prepared in the kitchen by our skilled culinary team.

Events & Classes

We believe in sharing our authentic Indian cuisine in as many ways as possible. Check below to see a regularly updated schedule of events and classes meant to entice and educate.

News & Announcements

Chef Asif cooks for USA Vice President Kamala Harris

Famous Naples chef cooks at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Washington, D.C.

Naples Daily News Chef-owner Asif Syed of 21 Spices made his third return to the nation’s capital, this time to cook for Vice President Kamala Harris at a reception earlier…

A year after dining with Biden, Naples chef makes dinner for vice president

Syed was invited to create an exclusive menu for Vice President Kamala Harris’ dinner.

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Chef Asif Syed cooked at Vice President’s hosted Eid-Al-Adha Celebrations

Chef Asif Syed was invited to create an exclusive menu for Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff.

Our Restaurant

21 Spices by Chef Asif invites you to join us on an epicurean adventure, an indulgence of flavors, style and artistry, all lovingly and carefully presented for your enjoyment. Explore the diverse flavors of classical Indian cuisine, featuring the freshest season ingredients with a modern presentation, innovative culinary techniques. Our focus is to create a unique “culinary journey” that taps into and encourages the emotion and pleasures of eating while being respectful of authenticity.