Chef Tulsi Giri

Baltimore has recently been acclaimed as one of the top foodie cities by Zagat, and SoBo Kitchen & Bar is proud to have Executive Chef & Owner Tulsi Giri to continue this trend. Whether sourcing local ingredients or customizing menus for any type of occasion, Chef Tulsi uses his food to make an emotional connection to reflect any group's tastes.

A native of Nepal with 20+ years in the industry, Giri’s career has spanned the globe, from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to San Francisco, Las Vegas and now, Baltimore. He loves creating new dishes and distinctive presentation methods, and his passion for cooking - which began at age 14 - is evident with each dish he presents. In Giri’s words: “The eyes eat first, followed by the nose and tongue.” Giri vows to deliver exquisite, top quality dishes using the best locally sourced ingredients. His goal? To create lasting culinary memories for guests.

Prior to leading the Sobo team, Giri was the Campus Executive Chef at Goucher College and Executive Chef at the Four Seasons in Baltimore, and was chef at the Aria Resort Casino in Las Vegas, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Las Vegas, the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, and the Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers in Abu Dhabi.