Bangla Parlor, on Low Path in Birstall, was chosen as Bangladeshi Eatery of the Year at The Country’s Curry Grants 2023.
In excess of 150 visitors from the nation went to the honors’ lady function at the Manchester Piccadilly Inn on Monday (February 20).
Addressing the Message and Argus, Bangla Parlor proprietor Abdul Kahar says he and his staff were overpowered to win the gong.
“It is an incredible accomplishment for everybody working here,” he said.
“Generally speaking, there were 20 in the running and that was diminished to six finalists. We took the top cost in our area.
“It is overpowering to be perceived for what we are doing. These are the little advantages that truly help us quite far.”
Bradford Transmit and Argus: Bangla Parlor opened as a little focal point in 2010 preceding steadily venturing into the café it is today, seating around 70 individuals
Bangla Parlor opened as a little focal point in 2010 preceding bit by bit venturing into the eatery it is today, seating around 70 individuals (Picture: Newsquest)
Mr Kahar feels it has been his objective since the business began once again 10 years prior to make Bangladeshi food famous.
He added: “I was excited when I was picked in this area. This is our homeland. Being displayed in that light is perfect.
“The majority of the Indian business is controlled by Bangladeshi individuals however the term ‘Indian’ is utilized on the grounds that individuals are know about it, they don’t pose that numerous inquiries.
“Bangladeshi food is still curries yet there is a slight distinction in cooking and flavoring strategy.
“We are known for our fish dishes. Bangladesh is a country that depends on fish and rice as their staple eating routine.”
Bradford Transmit and Argus: The proprietor feels it has been his objective since the business began, a while back, to make Bangladeshi food famous
The proprietor feels it has been his objective since the business began, a long time back, to make Bangladeshi food famous (Picture: Newsquest)
Bangla Parlor opened as a little important point in 2010 preceding progressively venturing into the eatery it is today, seating around 70 individuals.
“At the point when I originally came to Birstall, everybody inquired as to whether it is worth the effort,” Mr Kahar said.
“I generally believed in the event that you served great food and had a decent air, there is not a glaringly obvious explanation for why individuals shouldn’t come and eat.
“We thought may be little however one day we would be known for it. We have been going for more than 13 years at this point, that is an achievement in itself.”
Bradford Transmit and Argus: Staff at Bangla Parlor say they are overpowered to win the honor
Staff at Bangla Parlor say they are overpowered to win the honor (Picture: Newsquest)
The cost for many everyday items emergency has negatively affected each nearby business.
Mr Kahar made sense of what it has meant for Bangla Parlor.
“After the pandemic, it was alright up until Christmas opportunity however arrived January and February, non-weekend days have gone somewhat sluggish yet ends of the week have more occupied.
“Everybody is watching their pennies and clearly leaning toward emerging on the ends of the week rather than the work days.”