Kadhai the Indian Wok | Our Story
A World-Class Chef Calls Raleigh Home
Chef Eugene Gomes earned the World's Top Chef award and cooked across 27 countries before choosing Glenwood Avenue to call home.
Eugene's Journey Across 27 Countries
Before Kadhai, Eugene spent decades in five-star kitchens on six continents — from Le Meridien in Nice to a head chef post at Pinehurst. He then earned the World's Top Chef award competing against more than 1,500 Indian chefs in the United Kingdom.
October 2009 on Glenwood Avenue
When Eugene took the helm in October 2009, he revamped the menu — weaving classical Indian technique with flavors gathered across a lifetime of travel. The result was unlike anything else in Raleigh.
The Copper Kadhai
The restaurant takes its name from the round-bottomed vessel used across South Asia to build flavor through high heat and constant movement. Many signature dishes — from kadhai bhindi to spiced chicken — still arrive in that same vessel.
An Artist Beyond the Stove
Eugene is also an accomplished sculptor in ice, fruit, and vegetables — creating centerpieces that elevate weddings and private events. It's a rare combination that makes Kadhai's catering truly one of a kind.
Fifteen Years and Still Your Table
Voted among Raleigh's top Indian restaurants and recognized across the Triangle, Kadhai has spent 15 years earning the trust of this community — one meal at a time.
