Who We Are
Gourmet Boutique is one of Asia's foremost importers and distributors of the world's finest caviar — a maison built on the belief that exceptional roe deserves to be experienced with intention, not simply consumed. From Asia to Africa, the United States, and now Japan, we bring the rarest farmed sturgeon species on earth to the chefs and tables that know the difference.
Provenance
The Caspian Sea basin has been the cradle of the world's most revered sturgeon roe for millennia. Gourmet Boutique sources exclusively from verified Iranian producers, securing Iranian Beluga of unmatched purity and lineage.
China has become a world leader in precision sturgeon aquaculture. Our partnerships with distinguished producers yield exceptional Kaluga (Huso dauricus) X (Acipenser schrenckii) and Acipenser gueldenstaedtii Sturgeon and Huso dauricus Sturgeon, crafted to meet the most refined specifications.
Every producer in our network is vetted for species integrity, water quality, aging protocols, and precision in presentation. Each fish carries its own unique identity, and every harvest is individually traceable through our social identity and harvest-by-harvest certification system. Only producers who meet these standards earn a place in the Gourmet Boutique collection.
Chef Collaborations
From celebrated tasting menus to intimate private dinners, Gourmet Boutique caviar is the detail that elevates a dish into something unforgettable.
Global Presence
Our sourcing and distribution network reaches across four continents — bringing the finest caviar to the chefs, hotels, airlines, and private dining rooms that demand true excellence.
What We Do
Caviar partner to Michelin-starred restaurants across Taiwan, South Korea and beyond. We work directly with executive chefs to match the right roe to each culinary vision — from tasting menus to intimate chef's table experiences.
Supply partnerships with distinguished five-star hotels and resorts, including bespoke caviar bar experiences such as our acclaimed residency in South Africa.
First and business class caviar service for discerning carriers. Meticulous cold-chain logistics and impeccable presentation ensure the full artisan experience at altitude.
Bespoke caviar curation for private events, estate dinners, and collector tastings. We offer not just the roe, but the full ritual — the knowledge, the service, the culture of caviar.
Our Journey
Gourmet Boutique established as a fine caviar selector, forging exclusive sourcing partnerships with distinguished producers in Iran and China.
Collaborations with Michelin-starred restaurants, chef pop-ups, and curated events. Caviar bar residency at Regent Taipei establishes the brand as an icon of culinary culture in Taiwan.
Entry into South Korea's most celebrated hospitality and dining circles.
New chapter across South Africa — a destination of growing culinary ambition and refined taste.
Registered December 2024. American chapter in development ahead of a formal 2025 opening.
Gourmet Boutique opens in Tokyo — entering one of the world's most refined culinary markets with a presence befitting the city's exceptional dining culture.
The Caviar Master
Caviar is not a product. It is a philosophy — of patience, of terroir, of the quiet pursuit of something truly rare.
Milad Bakhtiari
Caviar Master · Founder, Gourmet Boutique
Milad Bakhtiari grew up surrounded by the culinary legacy of Iran — a land where caviar is not a delicacy but a way of life, tied to centuries of tradition along the shores of the Caspian Sea. That intimate understanding of the roe — its subtleties, its seasons, its soul — became the foundation of everything Gourmet Boutique would come to represent.
In 2017, Milad brought that knowledge to Asia, founding Gourmet Boutique with a single purpose: to share the true culture of fine caviar with the chefs and connoisseurs who seek it. Today, with offices across Taiwan, South Korea, South Africa, and the United States, he continues to guide every sourcing decision personally — tasting, selecting, and approving each batch before it reaches the table.
Every tin of Gourmet Boutique caviar bears Milad's signature — a mark of personal responsibility, and a quiet promise that what arrives on your plate is exactly what he would serve at his own.
Discover the Collection
Each tin is selected, approved, and signed by Milad Bakhtiari. Delivered with care across Taiwan, South Korea, South Africa, United States and Japan — with Washington, D.C. coming soon.
The Art of Pairing
Gourmet Boutique caviar transcends the tin. Each variety is designed to elevate — whether resting on wagyu, oyster, blini, or the simplest fried egg. The finest ingredient finds its finest companion.
Brand Partner · South Africa
Professionally known as Charmaine
Mampe Charmaine Ramalope-Makhubela is a South African self-taught chef, recipe developer, and food stylist recognized for her refined culinary aesthetics and contemporary approach to hospitality. Her work focuses on creating elevated dining experiences through thoughtful presentation, ingredient storytelling, and modern culture.
With a natural eye for styling and experiential gastronomy, Charmaine has collaborated across culinary, lifestyle, and hospitality spaces — developing concepts that blend elegance, creativity, and cultural identity. Her approach reflects a global perspective on modern dining while maintaining authenticity and warmth in every experience she creates.
As a partner of Gourmet Boutique, Charmaine supports the brand's international vision through curated collaborations, refined dining experiences, and the introduction of exceptional caviar culture to new audiences worldwide.