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Set over three historic properties that, the Punjab restaurant is a labyrinth of large dining rooms interconnected, featuring an eclectic Punjabi atmosphere with many historical pictures and images on the walls. The Punjab Restaurant is unique amongst the UK's 8,500 Indian restaurants. It is the UK's oldest Punjabi (North Indian) restaurant serving authentic regional Punjabi cuisine. Gurbachan Singh Maan, a passionate food-loving Punjabi, founded the restaurant in 1947. He adored Punjabi cuisine and regularly cooked delicious homemade curries and daals for friends and family. Gurbachan arrived in the UK in 1936 from the lush fields of the Punjab. A true hard working Punjabi entrepreneur, he made his fortune in selling household goods and items direct to homes throughout southeast England during the period of world war two. It was only until 1947, Gurbachan transformed his passion for Punjabi food into business by establishing the Punjab Restaurant in the City of London serving homemade Indian dishes, rustic, wholesome and full of earthy flavours Business boomed to such extent, that he started to attract diners throughout the greater London area. He made the move to Covent Garden in 1951 after much persuasion from his clientele, who wanted the restaurant to be situated in more central location. The 1960's and 1970's saw the restaurant grow from strength to strength. It expanded several times to meet the increasing demand for its specialist cuisine. The Punjab today remains in the hands of the Maan family, and is managed by Sital Maan, grandson of the founder. It is the oldest North Indian Restaurant in the UK and is seen by many in the Industry as one of the key pioneers in introducing Indian cuisine to the UK. In 1999, the UK Curry Club awarded the Punjab, the Best UK North Indian restaurant and has consistently placed the Punjab in the top 100 UK Indian Restaurant list. To meet the team, click here. To find out more about Punjab International Opportunities, click here. |
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