Lala's Restaurant Offers £17.95 Kashmiri Feast
Lala's Restaurant in Wakefield, UK is buzzing as a new spot for authentic Kashmiri cuisine, offering a 5-course meal for just £17.95. The restaurant represents a hidden gem for cultural immersion through traditional flavors.
- The restaurant is part of a multi-award-winning chain with locations in Wakefield, Huddersfield, and Pudsey. The chain has been named "Best Asian Restaurant in the North of England" multiple times. - The owner, Faisal Rashid, known as Junior, is a Bradford-born entrepreneur inspired by his family's history in the restaurant sector to elevate the standards of Asian dining. His vision is to offer the finest in Kashmiri cuisine in a luxurious setting. - Lala's menu features a "Traditional Desi Style" section with dishes cooked in a classic Kashmiri method, characterized by a thick, rich, and dry sauce with green chilies and a blend of spices. - The Wakefield branch is located on Westgate in a building that was formerly a sports bar called Pitchers and later a bar named Rocco, before becoming Lala's around 2016. - The restaurant group has received several accolades, including the "Platinum Game Changer" award at the Bradford Curry Awards for revolutionizing the curry experience. - While the specific five courses of the £17.95 feast are not detailed, the restaurant's standard menu includes a variety of starters, seafood, vegetarian options, and traditional Kashmiri-style main courses. - The owner, Junior Rashid, is also planning to open a new branch in Bradford in the historic Grove Library building, which was once part of the Bradford College of Art, attended by artist David Hockney. - The restaurant is also recognized for its service, with owner Junior Rashid often personally greeting customers, contributing to what he describes as the "Lala's experience."
