The Chefs
About Soona's Flavor
The Chefs
Meet the Chefs
Two chefs, one kitchen, and a shared devotion to the flavors of Kerala. Soona's Flavor is the coming together of Chef Soona's heritage recipes and Chef Arshad's craft in the kitchen — every dish is shaped by both.
Founder & Chef
Chef Soona
Born in the lush spice gardens of Kerala, Chef Soona grew up surrounded by the intoxicating aromas of her grandmother's kitchen. Every dish she tasted was a lesson — in patience, in balance, in the art of layering flavors that tell a story.
After years of perfecting her craft, she brought those cherished recipes to Abu Dhabi, where Soona's Flavor was born. What started as cooking for friends and family quickly grew into a beloved food brand, known for its uncompromising quality and soul-warming flavors.
Today, her mission is simple: to share the authentic taste of Kerala with every family in Abu Dhabi. From the slow-cooked Dum Biriyani to the hand-blended spice mixes, every product carries a piece of her heritage.
Every product carries my personal touch and a piece of my heritage.
Chef Soona at work in the kitchen, Abu Dhabi
Co-founder & Head Chef
Chef Arshad
As Head Chef, Arshad leads the daily kitchen at Soona's Flavor — turning Chef Soona's recipes into every plate with precision, consistency, and quiet pride.
With years of professional kitchen experience behind him, he brings discipline to the craft: exact heat, exact timing, and the same care whether it's one biriyani or a hundred.
Together with Chef Soona, he shapes the menu, refines the spice blends, and makes sure every order that leaves the kitchen tastes the way it should — like home.
A dish is only as good as the hands and heart behind it.
Chef Arshad in the Soona's Flavor kitchen, Abu Dhabi
The Soul of Our Cooking
Spices are not just ingredients. They are memory, tradition, and identity.
Our signature blends are roasted, ground, and balanced by hand — the same way they've been done in Kerala kitchens for centuries.
Explore our spice collectionOur Promise
What We Stand For
Six principles that guide every dish, every spice blend, and every interaction with our community.
Chef Made
Every single dish is personally overseen by our chefs, never outsourced.
Heritage Recipes
Recipes passed down through generations of Kerala culinary tradition.
Natural Ingredients
We use only the freshest produce and whole spices — no shortcuts.
Quality Promise
Every meal is cooked to order for peak freshness and flavor.
Abu Dhabi Local
Proudly serving the Abu Dhabi community with love and care.
Preorder Model
Our made-to-order approach ensures nothing is ever reheated or stale.