From a Humble Beginning to a City Favourite

Back in August 1998, what began as a shared love for cooking and experimenting in our home kitchen turned into something much bigger: The birth of Checkers. At a time when Chinese cuisine was just making waves in Nagpur, we saw an opportunity to introduce bold flavours to a city that craved something new. With just a handful of recipes and a lot of passion, we opened our doors. Our Chinese menu quickly became a local favourite. People came not just for the food, but for the experience, a place where quality, warmth, and innovation came together on every plate. It was more than a meal; it was a feeling.

One of the most beloved chapters of our story is the introduction of our iconic coffee machine, sourced all the way from Delhi. This machine didn’t just make coffee; it made moments. From first dates and college chats to late-night catch-ups and solo coffee breaks, our coffee has been a part of millions of memories, and it continues to bring people together, one cup at a time. Today, decades later, Checkers remains rooted in the same values: great food, genuine service, and a love for creating spaces that feel like home and hence our iconic tagline, “We have seen generations here”