About The Founder

Dev Raturi is an entrepreneur, actor, and philanthropist who has lived in Xi’an, China, for over 20 years. Originally from Uttarakhand, India, Dev is the founder and CEO of Amber Palace Indian Restaurant Group, the largest Indian restaurant chain in China.

Starting his journey in Shenzhen, Dev overcame language and cultural barriers with passion and perseverance, rising to the top of the hospitality field. In 2013, he opened the first Amber Palace, a premium Indian cultural restaurant, in Xi’an. Amber Palace is renowned for its premium Indian-themed architecture, elegant design, special dining rooms, cultural activities, and delicious food. Today, the brand has expanded to multiple cities, with plans for further growth in all key cities and a vision to go global.

Dev’s achievements have been recognized by top Chinese and Indian media, earning him numerous awards. He has acted in over 35 Chinese movies and TV dramas and is deeply involved in social welfare activities, supporting the underprivileged in India and China.

Awards and Achievements

• CEO of the Year by Asian Business Leadership Awards, Thailand, June 2024
• Escoffier Award in Masters of F&B Management
• Top 10 Most Promising Restaurant Chains by Silicon India Magazine
• Cultural Ambassador of the Silk Road by the Chamber of Commerce
• Top Indian Business Leader in China by CEO-Insights Magazine
• World Emerging Business Leaders of 2022 by WCRC
• Top 50 Businessmen in Uttarakhand, India, by Hilmail Magazine
• Top 100 Entrepreneurs in Shaanxi Province by “Western People” Magazine
• International Food Consultant by the China Food Culture Research Association
• Director of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Xi’an Baoji Chamber of Commerce

Dev’s vision is to spread love and fraternity through Amber Palace, dedicating his life to creating a better society.