Mumbai : Aspect Hospitality and Aspect QSR, the hospitality and quick-service restaurant businesses of Aspect Global, have secured three prestigious honours at the 5th edition of the ET Hospitality World Restaurants & Nightlife Awards 2026, powered by ET Retail. The awards recognize the contributions of both businesses to India’s evolving food and beverage industry across hospitality, nightlight and quick-service dining.
At the awards, Radio Bar Khar was named Bar/Pub with Live Gigs of the Year – West, Mr. Hitesh Keswani, Managing Director & CEO, Aspect Hospitality, received Restaurant Icon of the Year – West, and Nom Nom Express led by Mr. Sandeep Singh, CEO, Aspect QSR was awarded QSR Chain of the Year.
The three wins reflect the complementary strengths of Aspect Hospitality and Aspect QSR, with a focus on experience-led dining and entertainment-focused nightlife experiences, alongside convenient and quality-driven quick-service restaurant concepts.
The Restaurant Icon of the Year – West honour recognises Mr. Hitesh Keswani’s contribution to the hospitality industry and his role in building Aspect Hospitality’s portfolio of distinctive dining and nightlife concepts. Under his leadership, the business continues to focus on brand development, innovation, guest experience and service excellence. Similarly, Mr. Sandeep Singh, CEO, Aspect QSR, leads the growth of its consumer focused brands, with an emphasis on operational excellence, consistent quality and customer experience.
Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Hitesh Keswani, Managing Director & CEO, Aspect Hospitality, said, I am honoured to receive the Restaurant Icon of the Year – West award from The Economic Times.This recognition belongs equally to the incredible team at Aspect Hospitality and our guests, whose trust inspires us to create memorable experiences every day.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Sandeep Singh, CEO, Aspect QSR, said, “Winning the QSR Chain of the Year award at the ET Hospitality World Restaurants & Nightlife Awards 2026 is a proud moment for the entire Nom Nom Express team. This recognition reflects our continued focus on delivering quality Asian cuisine through a consistent, customer-centric and innovation-led QSR model. It is a testament to the dedication of our teams and the trust our customers place in us. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to strengthening our operations, enhancing the customer experience and building a brand that responds to evolving consumer preferences.”
Together, the three awards highlight Aspect Global’s presence across Hospitality and QSR dining, recognising the leadership and also celebrate the teams behind these businesses further strengthening the brand identities driving both businesses forward.
About Aspect Hospitality: With over 15+ years in the industry, Aspect Hospitality is known for creating unique dining and bar experiences that blend innovation, heritage and design with storytelling. Aspect brings to life a spectrum of concepts, from casual dining to luxury indulgence, spanning both global and homegrown names including Akina, Opa Kipos, Radio Bar, Nom Nom, Nom Nom Express and Brunch & Cake, where every space is crafted to deliver memorable moments built on quality, creativity and experience — leaving a lasting impression long after guests have left the venue.
About Aspect QSR: Aspect QSR is a multi-brand quick service restaurant company focused on building consumer-led food brands across everyday eating occasions. Its portfolio includes Nom Nom Express, Indie Rasoi and 1762 Sandwiches & Rolls, with each brand designed around a distinct food proposition, from Pan-Asian social eating and Indian comfort food to quick, satisfying bites.
Built as a house of brands, Aspect QSR brings together differentiated brand identities with system-driven operations, with a focus on consistency, accessibility and relevance to evolving consumer preferences.
