STORIES FROM THE KITCHEN
Behind the Counter
Recipes, reheating tips, catering stories, and a few mom moments from 7 Monks.
STORY
The Story Behind 7 Monks Cafe in New Braunfels
People sometimes ask how 7 Monks started.
TIPS
Why Our Basmati Rice Never Comes From a Rice Cooker
I have a confession that probably won’t surprise anyone who grew up in an Indian household:
GUIDE
What to Order at an Indian Restaurant If You’ve Never Had Indian Food Before
If you’ve never had Indian food before, I know the menu can be a little intimidating.
GUIDE
Butter Chicken vs. Chicken Tikka Masala: What’s the Difference?
If there are two Indian dishes people confuse all the time, it’s butter chicken and chicken tikka masala.
STORY
Iced Chai vs. Mom
"My mom was totally against us having Iced Chai on the menu. In India, chai is always served piping hot…"
STORY
How Mom Catered a 100-Person Wedding
"A few weeks ago, my mom got an email asking her to cater a wedding for a hundred guests. Three days of events. Hundreds of plates. No room for mistakes…"
TIPS
Reheating 7 Monks Like You Mean It
Eight dishes, eight little tricks. The microwave shortcuts, the skillet revival, the napkin trick for naan — straight from the kitchen.
