Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession
Meera Nair is struggling to save her late father's beloved South Indian restaurant, Dakshin Illam, from shutting down. When celebrity chef Arjun Thakur enters as a restaurant consultant, he secretly plans to take over the failing business for his own profit. Their personalities, cooking philosophies, and working styles constantly clash, turning the kitchen into a battlefield. But amidst the chaos of recipes, traditions, and rebuilding the restaurant, Meera and Arjun unexpectedly fall in love. Just when Arjun begins changing for her, a mysterious person from the past enters their lives with secrets that could destroy their relationship and the restaurant forever. ISHK DUM AUR IDLI RASAM is a romantic drama filled with food, emotions, ambition, and betrayal.
LUXEN Decision Guide
A focused series choice with a clear genre identity and enough story commitment to reward a viewer who wants more than a one-off watch.
Best fit
Who it is for
A good fit when you want a series you can spend some time with and already know the broad kind of story you want.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 6 episodes
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The series
6 episodes
2026
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