About

Radiating in creativity, whilst anchored in focus and drive

Asha Dhak’s passion for life, culture and food comes from her roots as a child in India. With a creatively talented mother and a brave and dedicated father, Asha learned about ambition and the application of life’s skills at a young age. Within this setting, Asha grew up experiencing first-hand, the delicacies of Indian cuisine and the benefits of healthy cooking - right in her own home. 

With her father in the Navy, Asha’s childhood involved moving throughout India experiencing various languages, cultures and cuisines.  As a youth, Asha developed an appreciation for food as fuel and therapy, of which she applied to her love of sport. 

At a young age, Asha met her husband, Tawinder, and moved across the oceans to settle in the small town of Vanderhoof BC, where he was already residing. It is here where her culinary skills were directed towards her growing family. As time started to allow, the community of Vanderhoof began to benefit from Asha’s background through the sharing of her culture in schools, local programs and fundraisers. Further benefit came through her work as a dietary cook for Northern Health and an East Indian cooking instructor for the College of New Caledonia.

Throughout her work in these areas, Asha started to develop her own recipes for Indian cuisine. It was a natural progression for Asha to be pulled towards sharing her knowledge, culture, and culinary skills with every person she met. Shortly after her early retirement in 2016, “Ashi’s Rasoi” was born…

“Ashi” is a beloved family nickname for Asha, and “Rasoi” is the Hindi word for kitchen. With such a strong connection to her family roots, these words were most fitting for her business that they started in the home in which Asha developed her passion for gathering people around a beautiful meal.

With a focus on high quality, nutrient dense dishes, Ashi’s Rasoi brings authentic, flavorful, fragrance filled Indian meals to comfort the homes of northern BC and beyond.  Whether you are looking for an in-home experience, customized and prepared fully for you and your guests to enjoy by Asha, or would like to prepare your own easy to make meals at your own convenience using her handcrafted spice packs, Ashi’s Rasoi has thought of it all.

Be prepared to fall in love with the culture of India and the colourful array of cuisine that will grace your home and table thanks to Ashi’s Rasoi.