From Calicut to the World: The Paragon Philosophy of Food, Feedback and Hospitality | B Talk with Sumesh Govind | RJ Rafi

B Talk with Sumesh Govind | RJ Rafi The owner and CEO of the iconic Paragon Group of Restaurants, Sumesh Govind, sits down with B Talk to unpack the story behind one of Kerala’s most loved food institutions. In this conversation, he explains why “biriyani is religion and porotta is soul”, and how Paragon turned Malabar flavours into a global culinary brand.

Sumesh goes deep into the craft of biriyani, fish curries and porotta, the “wow factor” he chases in every plate, and the philosophy that turns chefs into “diamonds” through constant sharpening of taste. He shares how Paragon maintains consistency across dozens of outlets, the role of taste auditors and feedback systems, and why great food is always backed by discipline, data and daily tasting.