4.5 Crores ki Asli Kahani | Rameshwaram Cafe Story with the Founder CA Divya Raghavendra Rao | Ep #1

#rameshwaramcafe #peakbengaluru #startups
A lot has been told about Rameshwaram Cafe itself-its unique blend of tradition and tech, its long lines and lip-smacking offerings, and the strategically crafted ambience. But not much has been explored about the woman spearheading its management and finance decisions.
JarXchange is a podcast series by Jar featuring extraordinary personalities who are shaping India’s dynamic business landscape, their stories of the highs and lows of being leaders in a forever-changing commercial canvas and the values that drive their remarkable decisions.
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0:00 Intro
1:14 Do you read what's been written about the Rameshwaram Cafe
3:27 How often do you Eat at your own Cafe
4:12 Do you read all your Reviews
4:48 Tell us one bad review / unusual request from your customers
8:19 Is Rameshwaram Cafe story kismat or by hard work
20:13 What's the Value of Money
20:45 How do you maintain a Work-Life Balance
21:22 Which Coffee is from the Rameshwaram Cafe
22:47 Why is the name Rameshwaram Cafe
23:23 What's the marketing strategy for Rameshwaram Cafe
24:08 Tell us about your team and Org structure
24:46 What's the Vision of the Rameshwaram Cafe
25:32 Are you giving out Franchise
26:00 Bangalore wants to know
26:21 Whats Divya's Favourite Dish
26:31 How do you maintain consistency throughout all the stores
29:06 How do you manage to open the cafe until 2 Am at night
30:00 How much TAX does Divya pay
30:47 There are a lot of Women Entrepreneurs out there - what's your advice for them
32:52 How do you delegate work at your place
33:34 How much does Rameshwaram Cafe make
33:54 Is a 4.5 Crore figure True
36:31 When is Koramangala Opening the Cafe

[@KS-xz2rq]

Generally CAs are much better in running successful businesses than MBAs from top institutes.Probably to do with the rigorous realtime training for three years before qualifying.This lady seems so talented and down to earth and with a no nonsense attitude.

[@pk_vlogs26]

Divya was my classmate during school days....she had a great leadership skills at the very young age, she was a school leader too

[@hsdiem0]

What's her age?? She great inspiration for women

[@pk_vlogs26]

​@@hsdiem0Less than 35

[@NoName-bb2pu]

Shit food, useless service, kannadigas cant make dosas, idlis or upmas, leave that to the original creators, us Tamilians, that stupid kannada girl using Rameshwaram which is our town and making horrible meals on top of that.

[@being5411]

​@@pk_vlogs26 What is name of school in which you studied? What is its location?

[@pavithrasworld4702]

School name?

[@prathimad4566]

So proud of being a Bangalorean. She being a Kannada girl beating every entrepreneur in the localities. Hats off.

[@AkshayKumar-fw1iw]

@@srinitishbolisetti1563 first kannadiga then Indian

[@devilraj5956]

​@@AkshayKumar-fw1iw correct Guru Correct eeddduuuu edhuuuuu 😂❤🎉

[@Dineshs-qp6et]

Sorry they are telugu please visit there website

[@radhamadhav8063]

​@@srinitishbolisetti1563 yaro yunu shede nan maga

[@nishnt]

Hahaha…that’s such a bullshit line…that some professor in IIM said “we Indians are waste”…😂 come on…make a better story…you can be better than this…the audience aren’t idiots 😂

[@anaa5399]

I wish you Nothing but the best Divya..! Soo soo inspiring! Loved your confidence 🎉more power to u

[@dsdjeet]

I'm one of the chef in the rameshwaram cafe and I proud to be a chef in the rameshwaram cafe ❤

[@travelwithphily]

😂😂😂😂 attention seeker

[@bapssinhsantan]

Haha..

[@Gambling-Saint]

Chef ah guru butta antha helu

[@maakirey387]

Esht salary mama 😂

[@shreybhagat]

nice samosa you guys make

[@divyagoenka1868]

Absolute rockstar - such an inspiration! Want to see and hear more from her

[@Insightsusa]

Such an inspiring story ...i was planning to open a south Indian cafe from very long time ..somehow i get to know about this rameshwaram cafe which landed me to this podcast❤

[@asifiqbalrs]

This is very inspiring. Very good questions. Liked the way the questions are put across. And really liked hearing Divya, so mature and being on the toes even after so much of success.

[@VikashSingh-yp4pg]

she has so much clarity and so much charm in her face what a confidence mam your interview was insightful mr.raghavendra is very lucky to have her

[@mangalacs6199]

Most hyped cafe in Bengaluru ....and i don't know how there are better ones with less pricing in both quality and quantity

[@vinuthav802]

Go to by two coffee in Bangalore it's cheap and the best dosa

[@bruuu2026]

It's the branding

[@yogi6584]

Marketing

[@panneer1822]

Undoubtedly a qualitative stuff, though pricey. A veg joint open as late as 1 am in the night is definitely a game changer.

[@Jyyo]

Over hyped

[@subbaraoguntupalli3558]

Excellent Interview . You tube recommended this video and glued to my seat till the Interview is over. Kudos to the Divya and her team. Main thing i liked in this Interview is the person who Interviewed her by asking all relevant questions and didn't Interrupt her

[@user-lw4vl2tf6k]

Firstly thank you for letting her speak. Much appreciated. I have been in food industry for past 14 years. This interview was very insightful. Much respect to Mr. Raghav. Mrs. Divya you are such a blessing for him, as an entrepreneur its very tricky to have a great relationship with the partner who is starting from scratch. When you work hard God blesses you with little luck required which helps to reach your destination. Long live your Dream.

[@sc19980]

Look forward to see more podcast like this👍

[@user-ee6qi3tg4q]

She is very empathetic towards customers, which is essential for success in any business. She has cracked the cluttered premium South Indian food market in Bangalore, and that's some crazy research from the team placing the stores as well!!

[@siddharthachakraborty1705]

This video should have millions of views. Both of their life stories should be taught in schools and colleges as a case study

[@sureshballa8555]

Amazingly inspiring n guiding light to many StartUps. Kudos to Divya n Raghav to prove it again to may that Sacrifice builds you and Comforts May crush your Creation abilities. I believe ver y few are made for Creation albeit Managing. You duo among that few. Proud you doing this to the ecosystem. Rameshwarudu bless you more. #SKB #CHQ❤

[@fromkarunakar]

Ghee masala was bathed in Nandini Ghee. Onlt Thatte idly is upto the mark. The itpl cafe was crowded all the days. I had a bad stomach after eating their famous ghee masala dosa. Coffee is ok. There are many darshinis and cafes which serve good food. They placed the cafes at the business locations. Price is ok for IT folks and well paid employees, but not for normal people. The amount of ghee and butter usage can be avoided. Quality matters alot when it comes to food

[@pannagap4241]

Wow great to hear the detailed story of rameshwaram cafe❤

[@nikhilm3088]

People are ok with extra cheese pizza costing 400+ but we blame for ghee which is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, healthy fats at a cost of 120+

[@arunkris1]

She is so call and composed throughout the interview. The couple complements each other with understanding. Best of luck to the couple 🎉

[@ShivaKumar-ho4uk]

Thanks to jar!! She is so good what well rounded questions and how she answered it with so much maturity and knowledge is just nothing but inspiration

[@prabhakarnarayanareddy9592]

Pride of Bengaluru, and nice to know it's a startup by Kannadigas.

[@aniruddhasajja9561]

Telugu

[@timcooper3566]

it was that one podcast from Kamath spoke about Rameshwaram cafe and the whole social media went bonkers...Indeed an inspirational journey!!

[@mayurteli91]

Such a inspiring story, Thank you for doing this ❤️ So much to learn ✅

[@sriharisrinivas6133]

RC has shown the kind of potential that exists even for veg. food at this price point. Congratulations to the promoters & the team. They need to dramatically improve the customer experience. Getting the food from service counter amid all the jostling without spilling on you / over others is to be eliminated. Digital kitchen display system will solve the problem & the queues will be orderly. Will be less stressful for the customers & a big relief to the service personnel.

[@safiyaharris2849]

Very inspiring! And the way she explains the business 💯

[@RB-bo2ub]

wow!! inspiring journey, they will go miles. Sheer grit on her face and voice. my best wishes to both of them and their team. amazing.

[@umareddy8975]

I Met Divya at FKCCI, the young and dynamic diva behind Rameshwaram Cafe, where authentic South Indian food takes center stage. She is very mindful as CA n focused. Forget foreign brands and their fast food fads; Divya's passion for crafting flavorful dishes shines through in every bite. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients come together in her menu, preserving the rich heritage of traditional recipes. Rameshwaram Cafe proves that good food doesn't need to be pretentious; it speaks for itself. So, let's celebrate Divya's dedication and embrace this delightful South Indian gem!

[@VikasRavi-zl3qy]

Hi Divya mam. My name is Vikas. I am based in Bangalore city of Karnataka state of the country India. I am a very big fan of yours and have tasted the food served in Rameswaram Cafe a couple of times. It was very tasty and refreshing and the experience was very enriching. I also want to be a big enterpreneur like you and your husband Raghavendra Rao sir mam. I wish both you and your husband massive amount of success in expanding and developing this food chain of yours and fulfill the appetite of people who visit your cafe mam. Best regards, Vikas A resident of Bangalore based in Rajajinagar 5th block near Bashyam circle.

[@mithunmahato309]

the level of maturity, determination and the clarity of life : mind blowing .

[@explorationsByVFI]

What a fabulous & inspiring interview!! Thank you for calling her!

[@shambhurajeshelke6359]

One thing that i wanna say is attractive and famous outlet name, well pure vegan/ ghees as what actual india represent its roots, no debts, husband wife understanding, educated and knowledge about business model, upbringing from middle class family and many more things ... What else we needed to get more satisfied and successful and ofcourse few % luck in it 🙏

[@JatinV1]

So much respect to you Ma'am 🙌

[@pramilapriyadarshini3500]

Very authentic interview...she's very honest which is why the information is more valuable

[@Prof_UpitSultan]

Liked the interview. It had such a down to earth kannadiga feel to it.

[@myjntu]

Wow..what an interview 🙏

[@sureshmb6566]

after many a days i am really proud to say ,i just loved this interview ,she was deadset accurate omg ,beautifully spoken ,this is called steady head call ,proud of you madam ,keep it going some i will visit your cafe when in banglore for sure ,and sure Jar App needs to be appreciated for placing sensiable question to talk around the concept ,good luck sir !!!!!!!!!!

[@vjdcosta9561]

Life of all CA aspirants in this video❤️

[@___nivi___]

That twitter video is so relatable, that’s why I go on weekdays before I start my work 😝. Many people say it’s overrated, over hyped.. me born and bought up in Bengaluru, I feel so proud of this cafe. Something like “namdu guru idu.. “ types. There are other places also with equally good dosai, I won’t disagree. But definitely it’s not overrated for me. The music played at the cafe is sooo sooo relaxing.❤ The one thing I loved, is the sambar with dosai and idli. It is not at all sweet. I don’t like sweet sambar so I loved it. And not to forget the filter coffeeeeeeee , I am a coffee lover so for me this coffee was 10/10. Speaking about the owner loads of ✊ for your hard work.

[@sc19980]

Really very enlightening!! The most unique parts is the simplicity tone of the Host and the Guest with out any exaggeration.

[@shanthalachandrashekar2771]

Very inspiring 👏 kudos to her strong willingness, confidence and smarter thoughts 👏

[@avinashreddy2]

Some things on or After listening and knowing we’ll have an disturbed time definitely not because of their achievements but exactly we were not up to our own expectations and they are to that by pursuing their dreams The above is one among those honest feelings I don’t know why but I feel happy for their business. Cheers and congrats to you mam. The host is good too.

[@Dhi17]

One of the best interview, her taught process is astonishing. And amazing host

[@jadalanaveen]

One of the best interviews I have ever seen. Their story is very inspiring and rejuvenating.

[@anirudhraj77]

Kannadigaru innu Startup ge contribution beku , nammal support sigatte mainly northies may pull leg but we'll pakkka support 💪 💛❤️

[@helpfultek]

Very nice hosting....founder is much comfortable nice video, very much insightful

[@raamraaj4616]

Congrats...Divya ji eagerly waiting for your outlet in hyderabad best place is కొండాపూర్ madhapur financial district and hitec city and kphb welcome RC

[@priyasmetime2979]

Inspiring, Motivational, Smart work with hardwork, friendly, caring and supportive super woman ❤️💐😊

[@kishank3653]

Great work and really worked hard and appreciate and happy for her successes.. but rates are too high and all new entrants follow their price as benchmark price and this trend will make one day bangalore a costly city for basic breakfast and next gen will think dosa is a premium product and one actually has to pay 125-150rs for single dosa.. thats very bad trend..

[@daXcel7448]

The gentleman Anchor has fabulous listening skills.

[@009octane]

These guys have done a fab job. It would have been so awesome to know more

[@jayashreeganguly8160]

You are such a big inspiration for all us .

[@deepthid2005]

I really like your confidence...😊 Amazing

[@rohitvijjappu1791]

Adyar Ananda Bhavan was also pioneer in operating high qualiity food chains in south. Similary MTR of Bengaluru, Paradise of Hyderabad and Annapurna of Coimbatore have long been pioneers.

[@balajim9579]

and Saravana Bhavan too , but those guy become scandalous

[@anirudhraj77]

​@@balajim9579Saravana become worse

[@anirudhraj77]

MTR is top notch cause my grandpa and papa hav been tasting since many yrs , Maintaining their quality sakkath Taste matra

[@srikanthan1000]

Lol Adyar Ananda Bhavan is over rated like anything. No wonder it’s declined massively.

[@SmithaSeshadri]

Vidyarthi Bhavan

[@Shambhu-Suravi]

Perfect CA answers

[@premnaths7960]

Great to hear about her inspirational story. Great going! At the same time, I feel they are adding insane amount of ghee on a dosa to make it tasty. It’s like a ghee fried dosa. Though Ghee is a better option than palm oil or Vanaspathi. Still they could add in moderation considering our people’s health.

[@chiraagkashyap4412]

Congratulations madam. Wish you a painless delivery and a joyful motherhood ❤

[@myownversion1985]

Super interview and good effort madam thank you for your open talk ❤🙏

[@user-e383]

Ven pongal real taste i was dreaming if it was available in Bangalore, finally found in RC...its only dish i wait for till every weekend and travel 14km to either ITPL or jp nagar to enjoy it...

[@ksathish11]

So nice to hear and all the best for good service.

[@rajrajpurohitrajpurohit9084]

Great podcast and great entrepreneur

[@munikoti84]

Very Inspiring! Good luck

[@dskumani2646]

I really like the way she took all the questions and shared her inputs, the way she is doing great business and she is truly leading the business and managing or controlling.

[@shubhamverma1377]

I like so much this podcast seriously for entrepreneurship this is very impressive ❤

[@soumyavr4697]

Hats off to you Mam👏 Have a great success

[@DdddG-ls7db]

I love seeing women smiling and growing 🥳......

[@capt.prasad]

Hats off to the couple their determination and dedication as responsible entrepreneurs. But please do remind yourself for at least the next 5 months of your responsibilities as parents to be for that would have lifelong impact on your child to be born. Wish you all the best.

[@dhirajkhandelwal1381]

love the hosts energy..

[@amolwagle1]

Super Women....Fantastic Journey !!!!

[@VivekAlahari]

Very inspiring 👌

[@cardekhonikhilkumarsghanti8569]

Amazing food, I have seen her at the store even at late night, good dedication

[@vasuk5291]

Dude thanks for Excellent life changing inspiration vlog ..Good lady was very honest & opened

[@pramodprakash9053]

Amazing personality!

[@vangasukumar6860]

Wah, wonderful interview very informative nd formal which does not make any bore of listening there words ..I personally learned a lot from this interview pov of business ❤

[@RKBengaluru]

Very inspiring. I haven't yet been , i shall go soon

[@yogendrarawal]

Forget the naysayers… you guys rock…. Follow your dream !!!!! I love the A P J Kalam inspiration, it is mine too ❤❤❤❤

[@TVRao140346]

very frank, informative and inspiring interview.

[@srinidhiaithal1999]

Just inspiring

[@ganeshbhat922]

Inspirational and Incredible. We need to learn from these folks on how to look for opportunities, how to arrange resources, how to show courage, how to get rid of comfort zone Amazing !! Still I am not able to believe it

[@sreedharm2600]

Wow! What a humble human being despite being such a successful entrepreneur 🙏👍

[@shravanhegde741]

Great man. Hope u will reach 1M subscribers soon man… Huuuge respect to mam also♥️🙏

[@sachidanandapadhi6764]

Wonderful so inspiration Story

[@hymavathidarapaneni1198]

Quantity of food is very small compared to other places with the price points charging 120 for single dosa and 70 rs for single akki roti is too much but taste is good

[@aravindraj4652]

Inspiring ❤ lots of luv from me to u and ur husband

[@alok3009]

Very inspiring journey :)

[@manojkumarmali4110]

What a inspiring interview

[@SA-lw8zz]

Gesture - is pronounced as Jescher. Honor, Honest - are pronounced as Onor, Onest (H is silent)

[@azaansait]

What an informational discussion 👏

[@gauribn2687]

Please open in Chennai.

[@metime9289]

Awesome journey

[@deepabirje2497]

Remarkable Hard working couple.

[@balajimuthu64]

A woman who took cues from professors remark about indian food chains and created a successful food chain is definitely an inspiration

[@AnkitDhawan07]

Awesome story 👏

[@MURALIKRISHNA-wy4lx]

Really u did a lot of hard work

[@pawanmbhat]

Such an inspiration 🚀

[@raghav1976007]

Respect 🙏

[@kishorebabumallipeddi449]

Very inspiring story ❤❤❤

[@___Deva___]

In Bangalore almost each and every stall serves good idly and dosa, good sambar but bad bland coconut chutney. Andhra style Chutney is best.

[@amazeclinic]

Superb❤

[@Delta3068]

Revenue and Profit are very different things. Further from Profit you have to allocate money for future benefit of the business. Very less comes in owners pocket. 🙂🙂