Independent Indian restaurant chain to launch first city centre venue in Leeds

The Bengal Brasserie chain of Indian and Bengali restaurants, which already operates four venues in Leeds, York and Wetherby, will launch its fifth venue in Leeds in April.

Now employing over 100 staff across the region, the independent chain has invested in a new 120 seater venue in its first city centre location on Merrion Way, which will open doors on 3rd April.

The new restaurant, designed by Bradford-based restaurant specialist, Laurie Reader Designs, marks a seven-figure investment in premises, staff and the fit-out of the new 3,600 sq ft restaurant.

Malik Dobir, managing director of Bengal Brasserie, said: “The new restaurant is our largest and the location is ideally situated close to the Merrion Way leisure venues, and the Leeds Arena, which has really boosted the north of the city centre in recent years.

“Work has been underway for several months to bring the venue to the high standard our customers expect. We have designed a sumptuous bar area, as well as the 120-cover dining areas, and we are excited about seeing the finished product in April.”

Laurie Reader, director of Laurie Reader Designs, added: “We’ve tried to create something unique with the new Bengal Brasserie, fusing elements of traditional Indian subcontinent woodworking expertise with the urban chic that epitomises Leeds city centre.

“It’s an exciting design concept that gives it a real edge and will create a cutting edge dining environment for customers.”

The new restaurant will share elements of the Bengali cuisine served at the four existing Bengal Brasserie restaurants in Haddon Road in Kirkstall, Roundhay Road in North Leeds, Goodramgate in York and Victoria Street in Wetherby.

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