# The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

- Published: 2026-10-31T02:02:16Z
- Updated: 2026-10-31T04:07:21Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crm941n0413o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.

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