The Kichan Family
He is the talented young chef and main focus of the movie.
Hassan Kichan
The Kichan family opens their Indian restaurant directly across the street from this establishment.
Le Saule Pleiure
Hassan learns that French cooking relies heavily on this rich dairy staple.
Butter
She is the sous chef at Le Saule Pleureur who befriends and inspires Hassan.
Marguerite
The picturesque, tranquil French village where the Kichan family settles.
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
He is Hassan's proud and protective father who moves the family to Europe.
Papa Kichan
This famous, stern French proprietress fiercely opposes the new Indian restaurant.
Madame Mallory
This vibrant yellow spice from India bridges the gap between Hassan's heritage and French sauces.
Saffron
Marguerite gives Hassan a box of these essential French cookbooks.
Auguste Escoffier's books
The country where the family begins their journey after fleeing violence.
India
This is the name of Hassan's mother, whose memory and recipes guide him.
Ammi
The physical distance separating the two rival restaurants across the country road.
One Hundred Feet
Madame Mallory judges a young chef's skill by testing their ability to make this classic French omelet.
Omelet with fines herbes
Early in their rivalry, Papa and Madame Mallory share an unexpected dance during this town festival.
Bastille Day
The European nation where they briefly live in London before moving to the French countryside.
England
This brother of Hassan helps run the restaurant and has an eye for numbers.
Mansur
Madame Mallory tries to sabotage the Kichans by buying up all of these local market ingredients.
Pigeon, poultry, vegetables, butter
Hassan uses this aromatic herb bundle, a staple of French stocks, to elevate his cooking.
Bouquet garni
Jealousy arises when Hassan leaves the local village for a high-end kitchen in this major capital city.
Paris
The ultra-modern, molecular gastronomy restaurant in Paris where Hassan achieves fame.
Prais
The Kichan family originally ran a street food stall in this bustling Indian city.
Mumbai
After peace is made, Madame Mallory and Papa Kichan share a tense yet flirtatious lunch featuring this classic French dish.
Beef Bourguignon
Hassan earns his first Michelin star in Paris by reinventing classic French dishes with this type of subtle enhancement.
Indian spices
In the end, Hassan returns from Paris to share both his success and his heart with this person.
Marguerite
The name of the Kichan family's original restaurant in France before it changes identity.
Maison Mumbai