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Tora opens 40-seater restaurant in Mumbai's Versova, with founders eyeing a wider hospitality brand

Tora launched as a 40-seater restaurant in Versova, founded by Gaurav Sharma and Sangeeta Kapure. Chef Gaurav Gidwani leads the menu and Shobith Salian the beverage programme. The founders plan to grow it into a wider hospitality brand beyond Versova.

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What it means for the format

Tora adds just 40 seats in Versova, so it is no immediate threat to nearby F&B operators, but its chef-led menu and dedicated beverage programme are worth watching as a differentiator in a crowded neighbourhood.

Next on the rollout

  • Announcement or lease news for a second Tora location or a sister concept
  • Early ratings and review volume on dining platforms, and whether tables stay hard to book
  • Departure or reshuffle of the chef or beverage lead
  • Tora-branded pop-ups, collaborations or events outside the Versova outlet
  • Founders naming investors, partners or a hospitality entity behind the brand

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