Wazwan | Meaning & History

"WAZWAN", in short, means a royal multi-course meal in the the tradition of Kashmir region of Himalayas in India. It is treated with great respect because it's preparation is considered an art and regarded as the pride of the culture and identity.

WAZWAN - We chose this name because it was unique, ethnic and had a rich cultural heritage behind it. It relates to the Himalayan valley region of Northern India. The history of modern North Indian cuisine can be traced back to the fifteenth century invasion of India by "Timur-i-Lang", the great Persian conqueror from a Turko-Mongol tribe known in Asia and Europe as "Tamerlane". The word Timur is Turkic for "iron". Timur's invasion resulted in migration of 1700 skilled woodcarvers, weavers, architects, calligraphers and cooks from Samarkand to the Himalayan valley of Kashmir in Northern India. The descendents of these cooks became master chefs and were called the Wazas.


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WAZWAN's true roots come from the Himalayas in India. These videos will help you catch a glimpse of the beauty and richness of that part of the world.
The Himalayas
The Himalayan mountain range in Asia are home to the world's highest peaks Mount Everest and K2. It's breathtaking beauty draws visitors from all over the world.

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Incredible India
India is home to the Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires. India is also home to a diversity of wildlife in protected habitats.


Heart Healthy Fast Foods
Our food has been tested by American Heart Association and numerous items have been declared heart healthy. We cook using minimum quantity of cholesterol free Canola oil.
  • "Heart Healthy" Declaration by American Heart Association (14 Heart Healthy Items)
  • "Walk-in-the-Wild" Winner of Oakland Zoo
  • Widely Acclaimed as "Gourmet Food" by Food Critics in Bay Area, LA, San Diego & Oregon
  • Radio Recognition as "Tasty Ethnic Treat"
  • "Food Technologist Institute's" Favorite Ethnic Fusion Food
  • "Official Caterer" to Seniors' Home (CA)
  • Silver Forks Award winner for best Indian food in San Diego, CA. (3 years in a row)
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