The name Passerine—an order of songbirds prominent in India—was inspired by the Indian folktale, “The Songbird and The King.” In the tale, a king captures a songbird to enjoy its melodies forever, but the bird stops singing in captivity. Eventually the bird is freed and its joyful song returns, teaching the king an important lesson about the beauty of freedom. Drawing from this story, Chef Chetan Shetty’s menu highlights his endless curiosity and surprises diners with a personal perspective on Indian cuisine that has no bounds.
