About Us
ABOUT
ZAK RAHMAN
OWNER OF SILK ROAD & BALCONY GUEST HOUSE
Zak can frequently be found around Silk Road and Balcony Guest House. Being the head honcho is a full time job and Zak and his wife Naz Rahman both know how to do the job well. He's responsible for the slogan "Wine, Dine, and Recline" and he expects that all his guests—both from the Balcony Guest House and Silk Road—take this advice seriously. And with over 30 years in business, the man knows what he's talking about.
CHEF “G” | CHEF GANESH AYYENGAR, PHD
OWNER & HEAD CHEF
Featured in "EAT DAT"—A Guide to the Unique Food Culture of the Crescent City, by Michael Murphy—and outstanding reviews from Gambit's Restaurant Editions. Chef G is a culinary force to be reckoned with. Silk Road, featuring his signature Modern Asian and Indian Cuisine, is a delight with every dish you try. He also has a PhD in molecular biology so you can trust his attention to detail is unmatched.
Meet Our Partners
KC MANAGEMENT SERVICES
• CASSIE BORDEN | CERTIFIED SOMMELIER •
• KIT MUSGROVE | DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY •
A New Orleans Native, Cassie became a Certified Sommelier after years of working at Commander’s Palace. At Silk Road Wine & Cheese Bazaar, Cassie is lending her expertise to find the perfect wines & gourmet cheeses for Silk Road. She hand selects every bottle to make sure Silk Road has a variety of delicious wines from all over the world.
Silk Road Nola
Silk Road Restaurant is located on Royal Street at the intersection of Royal and St. Roch. The Marigny could not be a better fit for this neighborhood. The Asian Creole cuisine flavors are a sweet and spicy blend with the perfect touch for our American palette. It is the perfect fusion of East meets West with just the right amount of spices, not to overwhelm each dish, but to blend into flavors that will have you yearning for more.
Quench your thirst with Silk Road's wine selection, by the glass or by the bottle. Or choose a nice cold beer from our selection of independent breweries. Either choice will satisfy your thirst and satisfy your sense of adventure.
Silk Road NOLA is housed in one of the Marigny's oldest corner stores. For more than a century, this New Orleans building has been home to at least two businesses. Many years ago, Schiro's was a corner neighborhood grocery store. When Naz and Zak—the current proprietors of Silk Road—took over 25 years ago, they decided to honor the Schiro name and called their restaurant Schiro's Café. Schiro's Café was arguably one of New Orleans' most unusual corner businesses. Besides the café that served some of the best Indian cuisine in New Orleans, along with traditional local fare such as red beans and rice and po' boys, Schiro's offered a bed-and-breakfast, a laundromat and a small grocery area. Experience a bit of New Orleans History with us at Silk Road NOLA, and come taste the amazing menu by Chef “G”.
Silk Road is also the home of Balcony Guest House. It is one of the Faubourg Marigny's favorite B&B’s. Guests from all around the world come and stay at the Balcony Guest House. Visitors are able walk to nearby streets to find a vast array of Faubourg Marigny old world charm. Streets are filled with a variety of shops offering art, collectibles, and handmade items for everyone’s enjoyment. After a relaxing savory meal or a satisfying beverage at Silk Road, venture out into our wonderful neighborhood! Experience NOLA!