Indian Cricketers Who Own Restaurants: Smriti Mandhana, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina And More

Indian cricketers' lives not only revolve around cricket but also around food. They are real foodies who have stepped into the world of gastronomy and launched their restaurants in cities and across nations.
Ankita Kandade
By : Published: 21 Nov 2025 14:45:PM
Indian Cricketers Who Own Restaurants: Smriti Mandhana, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina And More
Virat Kohli, Smriti Mandhana, Suresh Raina

Whether it is Smriti Mandhana, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, or Suresh Raina, we all know that these world-famous Indian cricketers are big foodies. Through their social media handles and public interviews, they have confessed their love for cuisines across boundaries. Taking their passion for gastronomy to the next level, they have ventured into the business world and successfully established their restaurants and cafes. With a motive to serve patrons delectable food, the multi-cuisine eatery bears the signs of its finest cricketing journey.

Take a quick glimpse at the list of zealous cricketers who are culinary connoisseurs turned restaurateurs.

Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana: Indian Cricketers Who Own Restaurants 

  1. Mohammed Siraj 

Mohammed Siraj is the proprietor of Joharfa in Hyderabad. The restaurant is Siraj’s tribute to the city that shaped him. Located at the heart of Banjara Hills Road No. 3, it is a joint venture with his brother. The restaurant, launched on June 24, offers a diverse array of cuisines, including Mughlai, Persian, Chinese, and Arabian, promising a royal culinary experience.

  1. Suresh Raina
 
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Suresh Raina is not just a die-hard foodie but also passionate about cooking. Intending to introduce authentic Indian flavors to Europe, he established the Raina Indian Restaurant in Amsterdam. The restaurant’s interior decor, setting, atmosphere, and variety on the à la carte menu resonate with both food and sports.

  1. Virat Kohli 
 
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Virat Kohli set up One 8 Commune in Gurugram, in partnership with AB InBev. Following the success of the flagship restaurant, the founders established outlets in Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, and more. With a total of 13 restaurants nationwide, they cater to a diverse range of diners, from couples on dates to family gatherings.

  1. Ravindra Jadeja 

In 2012, Ravindra Jadeja entered the food industry with Jaddu’s Food Field in Rajkot, Ahmedabad. The plush cafe offers an extensive menu and serves a variety of cuisines under one roof. What’s the best part? You get to relish free desserts on the days the celebrated cricketer is on the field and performing well.

  1. Shikhar Dhawan

Flying Catch Sports Café, located in Jumeirah, Dubai, was launched by Shikar Dhawan. It serves nutritious meals and snacks while offering a variety of indoor games, including air hockey, video games, billiards, and table tennis for non-cricket fans. The cafe donates one percent of its revenue to the local sports programs in Dubai. 

  1. Smriti Mandhana

The Indian cricketer brings her passion, roots, and brand together through her hometown venture in Sangli, Maharashtra. She owns the SM18 Sports Café, named after her initials and jersey number. The café is a brand extension of her identity, not just the sport.
It serves a variety of food and drinks, including coffee, espresso drinks, sandwiches, burgers, and more.

These top six Indian cricketers-turned-entrepreneurs are bringing foodies from across countries under one roof. Not just them, but veterans like Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Saurav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, and Ajay Jadeja also have ventured into the business, creating spaces that resonate with food and sport.

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