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The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.

Published Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 02:02
The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished
Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.

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