In addition to his cricketing prowess, former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player, Suresh Raina, is also renowned for his passion for food. As a self-proclaimed foodie, Raina has frequently shared pictures of himself cooking at home. However, he has now ventured into a new culinary endeavor by announcing the launch of his very own restaurant in Amsterdam. Raina took to social media to share the exciting news, emphasizing that his restaurant will offer customers an authentic taste of Indian cuisine.
“I am thrilled to introduce Raina Indian Restaurant in Amsterdam, where my love for food and cooking takes center stage! Throughout the years, you have witnessed my culinary adventures and witnessed my profound affection for food. Now, I am on a mission to bring the genuine and distinct flavors from various regions of India to the heart of Europe,” Raina captioned a detailed post.
“Join me on this extraordinary gastronomic journey as we embark together on a flavorsome adventure. Stay tuned for tantalizing updates, sneak peeks of our mouthwatering creations, and the grand unveiling of Raina Indian Restaurant!” he added.
I am absolutely ecstatic to introduce Raina Indian Restaurant in Amsterdam, where my passion for food and cooking takes center stage! 🍽️ Over the years, you've seen my love for food and witnessed my culinary adventures, and now, I am on a mission to bring the most authentic and… pic.twitter.com/u5lGdZfcT4
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 23, 2023
Raina, who is 36 years old and known for his aggressive batting at the top of the order, enjoyed a successful international career, representing India in 18 Tests, 226 ODIs, and 78 T20Is, accumulating over 7,000 runs across all formats.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Raina has been a consistent participant, playing in every season from 2008 to 2021, except for 2020 when the tournament was held in the UAE due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He has featured in 205 IPL matches and scored more than 5,500 runs, including an unbeaten century.
Raina has played for CSK and Gujarat Lions in the IPL, while representing Uttar Pradesh in domestic tournaments.