Tanka Prasad Gaire
Successful Businessman
Associated with reputed Companies
About Me
Namaste, I am Tanka Prasad Gaire. Welcome to my website! I was born and raised in Thana, Galkot – a remote village in the Baglung District of Nepal. Despite my strong desire to reside and provide service to the country of my origin, I traveled to many places (and countries) in search of better job opportunities. During this process, I found my passion in serving people as a CHEF and worked in various restaurants where I learned to cook Indian, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines. I currently own multiple Indian restaurants under the franchise “INDIAN RESTAURANT MINA” serving authentic Indian (and Nepali) dishes in various cities of Fukuoka Ken, Japan.
I am a compassionate person. To give back to the society where I grew up, I am involved in many projects in various sectors (hydropower, hotel, tourism, etc.) in Nepal. I am actively involved in many philanthropic and social service activities. In addition, I have voluntarily served in multiple organisations by taking on different roles. For example, I am an active member of the Lions Club, through which we provide infrastructure to the underprivileged people of Nepal. I am also the joint treasurer of NRNA (Non-Resident Nepali Association).
I stand where I am today only because of my hope, dedication, hard work, and support from friends and family. I want to be a perfect reflection of success to people who think of giving up after multiple failures. I believe that if I could, then anyone can.
Tanka Prasad Gaire
Businessman and NRNA ICC Joint
Treasuree (2021-2023)
Career timeline
1971
Born in Thana, Galkot, Baglung
1989
Successfully passed SLC from Galkot High School
1990
Married to Mina Kumari Kandel
1991
Successfully passed +2 from Birendra Multiple Campus, Chitwan
1992
- Joined bachelor’s in Birendra Multiple Campus for Major English
- Left bachelors midway and went to Malaysia in search of job
- Due to difficult circumstances returned from Malaysia in less than three months
1993-1996
- Founded a boarding school named New Sunrise in Dharmachowk,
Lanku, Chitwan. - Worked as a teacher and later became Vice-Principal of the school.
1996-1998
Went to Japan as a cook
- 1996 – Worked in Indian Restaurant Gandhara and two other restaurants for nearly a year.
- 1998 – Started his own restaurant Maharaja, but closed within six months due to poor business.
1999-2003
- Worked as a cook in a Japanese restaurant in Hamamatsu city for four years.
- Experienced with multiple cuisines like Indian, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and Indonesian.
2003-2006
Started new Asian Restaurant under the name Sharma Restaurant in Fukuoka
- Opened two more branches of “SHARMA”.
- Still, the business wasn’t successful, and sold all three restaurants within three years.
2007-2012
Started new restaurant under the name Indian Restaurant Mina
- Started a new Indian restaurant “MINA” in Munakata, Fukuoka, Japan.
- The restaurant was a huge success and, in under one year, opened another branch in Norimatsu, Fukuoka.
- Then successfully ran 12 restaurants under the “MINA” franchise.
2011
Joined NRNA Japan as a member.
2012-Present
Currently the owner of six restaurants under the franchise name “MINA”.
2015-2017
- Became Vice-President of NRNA Japan.
- 2015: Joined Lions Club of Dhumbarahi
2017-2019
- Became an ICC member of NRNA.
- 2017-2018: Became president of the Lions Club of Dhumbarahi
- 2018: Went to the US to attend the Lions Worldwide Convention
- 2018-2019: Became Zone-Chairperson of Lions Club
- 2018-Present: Ambassador of Lions Club to Japan
2021-2023
- Became joint-treasurer of NRNA
Involvements & Achievements
Here are some of the companies and organizations I’ve been involved, where I have invested on some of them. Also here are some of my achievements of my lifetime.
Investor in Upper Dordi Hydro
Investor in Synergy Power
Investor in Megatek
Founder Member of Nishikhola Hydro (President)
Owner of Mina
We offer you the rich flavors of Indian cuisine and the splendor of the synthesis of spices and dishes to bring wellness to the body and mind. Our belief is to provide the authentic taste of India, wholesome, safe and fresh food for you, your dear family and friends. We do not customize the taste to suit our customers in order to let them know the real Indian cuisine. Because I want you to know real Indian food.
Our chefs are highly trained in India and have long experience there. We will carefully and carefully provide website services so that the relationship of trust with you can continue for a long time.
