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Chef Sri

Chef/Owner

Innovator of the Cal-Indian culinary genre and the most decorated Indian chef cooking in the United States today. COPRA is a tribute to Chef Sri’s heritage and making. A native of Kerala, he learned to cook in his Grandmother’s kitchen which solidified his natural affinity towards spices. COPRA will allow you to experience the flavors from his world, never quite been showcased before, allowing you to have an authentic experience through a unique visual language creating a truly one-of-kind story and restaurant journey. A Progressive take on traditional coastal cuisine, that speaks to both the similarities and distinctions. The highest quality fresh stone ground spices straight from the subcontinent, combined with locally sourced produce and Californian seasonal ingredients, presented with an artistic flair that personifies the Chef Sri food language.