Plot
In this super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

Release Year: 2009

Rating: 6.7/10 (210 voted)

Critic's Score: 57/100

Director: David Kaplan

Stars: Aarti Mann, Kevin Corrigan, Dean Winters

Storyline
In this super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.

Writers: Aasif Mandvi, Jonathan Bines

Cast:
Aarti Mann - Henna (as Aarti Majmudar)
Kevin Corrigan - Stanton
Dean Winters - Steve
Jess Weixler - Carrie
Aasif Mandvi - Samir
Naseeruddin Shah - Akbar
Ajay Naidu - Munnamia
Kevin Breznahan - Freddie
Amir Arison - Dr. Semaan
Kumar Pallana - Regular #2
Harish Patel - Hakim
Madhur Jaffrey - Farrida
Ranjit Chowdhry - Regular #1
Chloe Cmarada - Woman #2
Sylvia Kauders - Restaurant Patron

Taglines: Life Has No Recipe

Official Website: Official site |

Release Date: 3 Jan 2009

Filming Locations: Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Opening Weekend: $90,639 (USA) (21 November 2010) (55 Screens)

Gross: $400,654 (USA) (3 April 2011)

Delightful ethnic comedy!

Rating: 9/10

The excellent comedic talent, Aasif Mandvi, plays a lovable character named Samir in a very funny comedy about Samir's life in New York. He works as a sous chef in a nice restaurant with the hope of becoming a full chef in his boss's newly opening restaurant. When that position fails to materialize for him, Samir quits in a huff and decides to move to Paris for an unpaid position with a famous chef there.

Not too surprisingly, it turns out he needs to stay in New York because of a family crisis (I won't say what) and Samir's help is needed with the family business. A thoroughly delightful story follows that is full of heart and full of humor, for a totally enjoyable experience! Highly recommended!

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