SRINAGAR: In 2018 Jibran Khan, a self financed entrepreneur along with his business partner, Javid Ahmed Mohroo, laid the foundation of a cafe and restaurant which goes by the name, Zero Miles Grill and Cafe, in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir.
The reasons for Zero Miles being such a success are many, but most of the people attribute its growth to kindness, love, care, and especially hospitality that customers received from not only the founder but all the working staff over there. Having received an overwhelming response from the people all over the valley and now being one of the most prominent restaurants frequented by a number of food lovers on a daily basis, Zero Miles has now opened it’s another outlet in Kupwara town of North Kashmir after successfully running the three outlets at different pin codes of North Kashmir.
Zero Miles is now endorsed to be the favourite food chain of Kashmir that serves scrumptious Continental, Indian, Chinese and Oriental dishes which is a celebration of life in itself. Even during the ongoing pandemic, which has stagnated almost all kinds of businesses in the valley and even worldwide, Zero Miles has been one of the fastest growing food chains of the valley. Sopore has found a place where people from all walks of life could find a congregation point over great food and mind-numbing coffee with the objective of creating an ambience of Kashmir’s legendary hospitality.
Ranging from scrumptious Chicken Blast Pizza to finger licking Butter Chicken & Alfredo Pasta to the enchanting Tandoori Chicken, the food offered is palatable and satiates your every need. From the epitome of refreshness, Blue Curacao Mojito specifically selected to cure hot weather-induced pangs of thirst to the steaming cups of Kehwa, or spicy Kashmiri tea, flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, and chock-full of almonds, on cold winter afternoons, the place surely provides a Fusion cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions that originate from different countries, regions, or cultures with that of a Kashmiri cuisine.
Not only will it amaze you with the food it provides, but the ambiance provided in this place is so pleasing to the eyes and truly offers an amalgamation of Kashmiri beauty, its culture and art. The fusion of books with the aroma of coffee dazzles and mesmerizes your soul. This place hoards a small selection of English-language books including the ones on Kashmiri history and politics. This place has created an indelible imprint!
One of the customers said When I think about my experience with food, my thoughts immediately go to Zero Miles – Grill & Cafe. Food is a glue that brings family and friends together and keeps us together. In Kashmir much of our activities and celebrations revolve around the food. Bourdain said it best in Japan: “I learnt something…. that it is ok to blow your money on meals, because at the end of the day it’s not just the food. It’s all of the things, all of the people and all the experiences that come with it” said Jibran Khan.
