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Wagga Rashay franchisees, husband and wife, Baljit Khare and Kiran Khare with their business partner Manpreet Singh. Photo: Shri Gayathirie Rajen.
Who are Baljit Khare, Kiran Khare and Manpreet Singh?
Baljit – I am an accountant by profession and I have a few Rashays clients in my portfolio. I invested in Rashays because I love the food. We decided to bring Rashays to Wagga to serve the people nice food.
Kiran – I’m a mother of two beautiful boys and Baljit’s wife. I love cooking and my background was in teaching. Whenever I used to take food to work, everyone loved it and asked me to start my own restaurant. So that’s what attracted me towards the food industry.
Manpreet – I’m married with two kids – I’ve got a son and a daughter. My background is in construction, and I love cooking, it is my passion. When I’m at home, I prefer cooking by myself. We bought Rashays because we love the food. We also had a few Rashays in our area (back in Sydney). I talked to my partner Baljit, and we thought about it and spoke to the management. That’s how we got into it.
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Some of the offerings you’ll find at Rashays. Photo: Rashays.
Best recent dining experience:
Baljit – Indian Tavern Tandoori. I love Indian food. Their dhal (lentil curry) was very nice.
Kiran – Honestly, I have not been anywhere recently.
Manpreet – Baljit and I went to the same restaurant. The food was pretty good, especially the non-vegetarian dishes.
Favourite cuisine:
Baljit – I love Mexican food, but I’m vegetarian with very limited choices.
Kiran – Apart from Rashays, I like my Indian curries.
Manpreet – It has to be the curries. I can’t survive without the curries. I love my chicken schnitzels and pizzas as well.
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Not just food, refreshments too! Photo: Rashays.
What ingredient can I not live without?
Baljit – Sugar. I love chocolate.
Kiran – Chocolate.
Manpreet – Salt, pepper and chillies.
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Rashays offers a range of menu options. Photo: Rashays.
Best coffee spot in Wagga:
Baljit – The Coffee Club. Their coffee was nice.
Kiran – The Coffee Club.
Manpreet – The Coffee Club and Vanilla Pod.
What’s your coffee blend? It’s Rashay’s own blend.
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Who doesn’t love a good pizza? Photo: Rashays.
Next big thing in the Wagga food scene:
Baljit – Rashays. It will be the biggest family restaurant in Wagga.
Kiran – Our aim is to serve the people of Wagga with the best food and provide a great family environment.
Manpreet – Rashays.
A must-try on our menu:
Baljit – We have a versatile menu. For vegetarians, the veg sandwich is good. For non-vegetarians, the must-try are steak and chicken items.
Kiran – All the vegetarian dishes – sandwiches and pizzas. And our desserts, date pudding and brownies.
Manpreet – Chicken schnitzels, pizzas and steak.
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A classic combination. Photo: Rashays.
My biggest culinary influence:
Baljit – My wife. I didn’t cook until the age of 40. After we moved to Australia, I started cooking with her. Cooking is now a great passion.
Kiran – My husband’s passion for food. I didn’t cook before marriage. I started cooking for him after I got married to this handsome man in my life.
Manpreet – My mum. I used to always watch her cook and ask her questions. I started cooking when I was 13 years old.
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Photo: Rashays.
Favourite cookbook:
Baljit – Jamie Oliver’s books.
Kiran – I never followed anyone.
Manpreet – I don’t use cookbooks. I usually watch YouTube videos.
Who I admire in the Wagga food and wine scene:
Manpreet – We haven’t had the chance to meet anyone yet. Most of the time, we’re at the restaurant and haven’t had the time to go around to new places.
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Something sweet to finish? Photo: Rashays.
What are this week’s specials at Rashays? We’ve got everyday deals. We can assure the people of Wagga they will never get bored with our menu. We also do $2 coffees.
Death row meal:
Baljit – Rashays’ veg sandwich.
Kiran – Sourdough with smashed avocado.
Manpreet – Maybe the kangaroo dish.
My least favourite food:
Baljit – I don’t like seafood.
Kiran – Seafood.
Manpreet – I don’t like eggplants. Sometimes my wife would cook them and I would have to get takeaway.
My top three cooking tips:
Baljit – Taste! Taste! Taste!
Kiran – Follow the flavour, have good presentation and hygiene.
Manpreet – It has to be hygienic. Preparing the food and presentation is a must.