In this episode of “I Am Lakeland,” host Don Burns is joined by Shwetha (Shay) and Mina, the founders of JJ’s Fusion Khaana. This vibrant local business is taking the Lakeland food scene by storm with its “Indo-Fusion” cuisine, blending traditional Indian flavors with global influences like Chinese, Mexican, and Italian.
Shay, who is actually a trained doctor (MBBS), shares her incredible “faith story” of how she traded her stethoscope for a spatula. After opening her first restaurant in Wuhan, China, she eventually brought her culinary vision to Lakeland, where she met Mina. Together, they have built a community-focused brand that uses food as an instrument of love and connection.
Whether you’re a fan of bold spices or just love a story of local entrepreneurship rooted in faith, Shay and Mina’s energy is contagious. They aren’t just serving meals; they are building a family, one “Naan-wich” at a time. 146
