The Rise and Rise of Madame Curry with Yudhika Sujanani
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In this episode of SA Food Stories, chef, author, and entrepreneur Yudhika Sujanani sits down with us to share the real story behind her life, her businesses, and her food.
Growing up in Durban, Yudhika learned the meaning of hustle from a young age. She talks openly about financial hardship, family dynamics, and how her childhood shaped her drive to succeed.
From restaurants and cooking classes to her spice line and cookbooks, her career has been full of unexpected turns. She shares what really happened during the Holy Cow controversy, the pain of stepping away, and the truth that carried her through: you are bigger than any brand.
We talk about business strategy, her time at GIBS, and how a jammed printer accidentally led to a self-published cookbook selling 17,000 copies. Yudhika also explains why preserving traditional food matters, why Durban’s food culture deserves far more credit, and how food can transform lives.
Growing up in Durban, Yudhika learned the meaning of hustle from a young age. She talks openly about financial hardship, family dynamics, and how her childhood shaped her drive to succeed.
From restaurants and cooking classes to her spice line and cookbooks, her career has been full of unexpected turns. She shares what really happened during the Holy Cow controversy, the pain of stepping away, and the truth that carried her through: you are bigger than any brand.
We talk about business strategy, her time at GIBS, and how a jammed printer accidentally led to a self-published cookbook selling 17,000 copies. Yudhika also explains why preserving traditional food matters, why Durban’s food culture deserves far more credit, and how food can transform lives.
