About

Mer Mansuria
Chef & Owner
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from the vibrant neighborhood of Pilsen, Chicago, is a culinary innovator with deep Indian roots and a strong connection to Mexican culture. His style reflects balanced, global cooking shaped by his background, travels, and years spent learning from different food traditions.
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His career includes working alongside James Beard Award–winning chefs, training in Michelin-starred kitchens, and cooking across Europe, Asia, and Mexico. Chef Mer builds dishes with intention, using spice, aromatics, and technique to tell stories through flavor.
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His latest venture, Indgō MRKTŌ, is a chef-driven hybrid market inspired by open-air stalls and neighborhood food culture across Mexico and Asia. The concept blends creativity with authenticity, highlights local farms and ingredients, and celebrates community.