The Man Behind Toby Grill and Bar
Chef Mahendra Singh is opening a new chapter in Succasunna: a neighborhood grill and sports bar shaped by 40+ years of experience, loyal Morris County guests, and a lifetime of hospitality.
The Chef Morris County Remembers
Public profiles describe Chef Mahendra as a lifelong cook who began in Jaipur, trained in a five-star hotel kitchen, and built his American career through Philadelphia, New York City, Pittsburgh, and New Jersey before founding Cinnamon in Morris Plains in 2005.
This portrait captures the chef Morris County guests remember while Toby Grill and Bar prepares for its next chapter.
A Familiar Chef. A Fresh Beginning.
My name is Mahendra Singh. For more than 40 years, I have had the privilege of building a life around food, service, and the people who make a restaurant feel like home. Many guests in Morris County know me from Cinnamon Restaurant in Morris Plains, where I spent 20 years welcoming families, friends, and loyal customers.
Before that, my journey took me through respected kitchens and hotel groups. Public coverage has traced that journey from Jaipur, where I began cooking and trained in a five-star hotel kitchen, to Indian restaurants in Philadelphia and New York City, six years running my own restaurant in Pittsburgh, then New York City, Edison, and finally Morris Plains. Those years taught me discipline, consistency, and the simple truth that guests remember how you make them feel.
Toby Grill and Bar is my next chapter. It will be a family-friendly neighborhood sports bar with home-style cooking, a warm dining room, and a menu made for regulars: soups, salads, appetizers, rice bowls, pasta, burgers, pizza, seafood, and comfort dishes that bring people together.
To every customer, friend, and member of the community who has supported me over the last 20 years: thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve you, and I look forward to welcoming you again soon.
40+
Years of experience
20
Years serving Morris County at Cinnamon
2026
A new chapter in Succasunna
A Note to Our Guests
Chef Mahendra Singh previously owned Cinnamon Restaurant at 2920 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950. He operated that business for 20 years before selling it on December 31, 2024, and later remained with the company during a transition period.
Chef Mahendra officially resigned on December 19, 2025 and is no longer associated with Cinnamon Restaurant in any capacity. Any current operations, products, services, or customer experiences at Cinnamon are the responsibility of its current owners and operators.
If you knew Chef Mahendra from his years in Morris Plains, he looks forward to seeing you again at Toby Grill and Bar.
What We Stand For
A Chef-Led Kitchen
Chef Mahendra Singh brings more than four decades of culinary experience, personal standards, and guest-first hospitality to every detail.
Home-Style Cooking
The food is built around comfort, care, and generous flavor — the kind of cooking guests return to again and again.
A Morris County Favorite
After decades serving the area, Chef Mahendra is known by many local families, friends, and loyal customers.
Warm Hospitality
From the moment you walk in, our team is dedicated to making every visit relaxed, generous, and memorable.
We're Getting Ready for You
Our team is hard at work preparing an extraordinary dining experience at 275 Route 10 East, Suite 230, Succasunna, NJ 07876. From crafting the perfect ambiance to perfecting every recipe on our menu, every detail is being designed with you in mind. Stay tuned — something special is coming.