Goumtesh Singh
Co-Partner, Raasta,
Co-Partner, Yeti
Goumtesh Singh, popularly known as Joy Singh is undoubtedly one of the renowned players in the Indian F&B industry with multiple ventures to his credit. Raasta – a Caribbean Lounge and Yeti – a critically acclaimed Himalayan Cafe are the two most popular brands under his belt, catering and pleasing different segments of customers.
He also holds the Core Committee/Haryana Chapter Head post at National Restaurants Association Of India (NRAI) and heads a Hospitality Consultancy and Business Strategies firm.
Singh completed his schooling from Mayo College, Ajmer and pursued Bachelors in Business Administration from Symbiosis, Pune and Masters in International Business from IIFT. After acquiring the academic skill set, he joined his family export business to help it expand but quickly realized this is not where he belongs. People born in business families do not always have it easy, and sometimes they have to dig deeper to find their true calling. Singh too ditched the easy way and decided to take charge and carve his path. It took him a few years of hard work, testing the market, gaining knowledge of F&B sector to set up his dream bar in
2012. Raasta, a Caribbean lounge, aims to bring alive a more free-spirited approach to life. It is currently one of the most popular and profitable destinations in the Capital.
Joy brought a Reggae lounge to the city; when Delhi was far away even from the idea of the themed bar and cracked open the Delhi nightlife scene. He decided to give something new to Delhiites, in terms of music, vibe and culture. Back in 2012 when the entire industry was dominated by Bollywood and EDM’s solely, he went against the grain and made a brand policy to discover and present young, new, upcoming talents and introduced Delhiites to various other music genres along with Reggae.
Renowned artists like Nucleya, Reggae Rajas and new icons like Prabhdeep veritably started their journey from Raasta – being resident DJ in their early days. Raasta has been a part of the ever-changing music and gig culture in the country and has set high standards since its inception.
The dynamic, Joy, transmuted the Hauz Khas Village as THE party destination of the capital 8 years back and since then there’s no looking back. With the immense love of the patrons based out of the capital and the other cities, Raasta has 3 outposts now including Cyber Hub, Gurgaon and Khar, Mumbai. The uniqueness of this successful brand is its positive vibe that makes you feel at home.
At this Caribbean lounge, regulars are a part of the Raasta family, it’s a sense of belonging that makes the entire experience memorable and that’s what Reggae culture is all about. Mid-Day Iconic Restaurateur Award recipient, Joy Singh sincerely believes hands-on approach and personal involvement of the owner is what sets a brand apart. That’s the reason he is always present at either of the outlets with his patent warm welcoming smile. Singh is a people’s person and one feels an instant connect even with the briefest conversation.
An IIFT Alumnus, Joy reckons there are two fundamental qualities required to maintain the standards of a restaurant. First is originality and the other essential attribute is patience. A self-funded venture, running and expanding successfully since 2012 is a testament that passion and hard work is all you need, even when both the partners don’t come from F&B background.
About Raasta
• Locations: New Delhi | Gurugram | Mumbai | Bhubaneswar | Raipur | Nagpur| Hyderabad | Ludhiana| Jammu
Raasta brings alive the free spirit of the Rastafarian culture that has over one million dedicated followers across the globe. The funky Caribbean lounge is a warm space which interplays with the green environs to create a place that transports you to the easy, lazy charm of the Caribbean islands. Raasta, as the name suggests, encourages the simple tenets of simplicity, love and freedom. The lounge pays tribute to the legendary talents of Bob Marley who made Rastafarian culture a part of the mainstream music scene and has left an indelible impression with their brilliance. Bob Dylan, Jimmy Hendrix and Jimmy Cliff are among the others who have inspired the musical mix. The main genre of music played at the lounge is Reggae with a smattering of Dubstep and promises to welcome new scene to the vibrant nightlife of New Delhi, Gurgaon and Mumbai.
• Awards & Recognition: Two times winner of Times Nightlife Award
About Yeti
• Locations: Saket, Gk2 & Connaught Place, Delhi | Cyber Hub & Crosspoint, Gurgaon |Law College Road, Baner & Kalyani Nagar, Pune | Bhubaneswar| Khar, Mumbai
With a peaceful mountain aura, brick walls with Tibetan masks, mandalas, Buddhist prayer flags and wheels, expect feeling zen as soon as you step in. The restaurant is known for its authentic, home-style Himalayan food—from the regions of Tibet, stretching all the way to Meghalaya.
Yeti’s non-commercial approach towards serving a home-style meal extends to the cooking philosophy as well. Himalayan folk are known for not wasting their meat—an idea which is well integrated within Yeti’s menu. Here, one can dig into a helping of Nepali Bhutun (goat maws stir-fried with special spices) as well as Tibetian Cheley (boiled or fried buff offals cooked with vegetables and spices) which ensure the optimal use of the meat. Signatures to try: Shabalay, Thentuk, “Kothe” Styled Momo, Newari Momo Cha and Yomari (a sweet dumpling).
• Awards & Recognition: Conde Nast Traveler Top Restaurant Awards
About Café Loco
Café Loco, an all-day breakfast destination created in collaboration with celebrated chef Meherwan Bawa. Designed as a vibrant, community-first space, Café Loco celebrates the idea that breakfast is not just a meal — it is a mood you can live in all day.
At the heart of Café Loco is a menu that balances comfort with creativity. Playful signatures like the indulgent “3Some Eggs and Egg Slut sit alongside fresh, feel-good plates such as smoothie berry bowls and inventive small plates. The concept leans into bold cross-cultural flavours with dishes like Khattapam Benedicts, kulchas with unexpected fillings, and hybrid flatbreads that blur the line between breakfast and comfort indulgence.
Complementing the food is a robust coffee program built for both ritualists and explorers. Guests can move from classic espresso-based coffees to cold brews, Vietnamese styles, and manual brewing methods like pour-over, Chemex, and French press — reinforcing Café Locos identity as a place to linger, work, meet, and unwind.
“Café Loco is about capturing the joy and chaos of mornings — the energy, the comfort, and the creativity,” says Joy Singh.
About Dribble Academy Foundation https://dribbleacademy.wixsite.com/dribble
Started in August 2014 with just five children on a half-court, Dribble Academy today boasts over 1500 students who are morphing into disciplined student-athletes. Started from a small village of Noida, the Academy is now training children aged between four and 15 years including girls, across three states. The model is to create sports programs towards the holistic development of children. The Academy envisions achieving this development through coaching, lifeskill training and nutritional support for children belonging to low resource backgrounds in various rural and urban slum communities.