About Us

Tantra Mantra - magic of spices

When we opened Chulo Nepalese Kitchen in 2016, we were the first to introduce Nepalese cuisine to Leipzig. For many of our guests, the food was an entirely new experience, especially the spices. What had always been everyday food for us suddenly became a source of inspiration. Guests who were frequent, began asking thoughtful questions about the spices and their flavors. Their curiosity deeply touched us and reassured us that opening a Nepalese restaurant had been the right decision. What we hadn’t fully realized at the time was that the true secret behind our food lay in the spice blends we lovingly and carefully prepare in our own tiny kitchen.

Coming from Nepal, we never imagined how people would fall in love with something as simple as a potato salad transformed by unfamiliar spices and aromas. Nor did we expect that one day they would want to take those flavors home, to recreate the warmth, the memories, and the taste in their own kitchens.

Questions kept coming:

• "Why do the peanuts salad taste so different?"
• "Your chai... it has such a deep, aromatic flavor. What makes it so special?"

That was the moment we realised our spice mixtures deserved a life beyond the restaurant and Tantra Mantra came to life.
Born from years of cooking, listening, and sharing, Tantra Mantra is our way of passing on the magic of our spices. Each blend carries the soul of our kitchen, the wisdom of tradition, and the love we put into every dish we serve.

Now, we want to bring these same spice mixes into your kitchen so you can experiment, create new menus, and turn everyday cooking into something truly special.
From our guests’ curiosity to your home table, Tantra Mantra – magic of spices is more than seasoning.

It’s a story you can taste.
Renu & Pradip