Dalkeith restaurant gets taste of top Bangladeshi title

9th September 2010, 10:39am

A Midlothian restaurant has been named one of the best Bangladeshi food specialists in the country.

Itihaas, opened in Dalkeith three years ago, is one of only four restaurants shortlisted in the Scotland and Northern Ireland section of the annual Bangladeshi Caterers' Association (BCA) awards.

The awards for the UK's top Bangladeshi restaurants will be presented in London on 10 October at a dinner, due to be attended by 1,200 guests, as the climax of the BCA's Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Owner Matin Khan (centre), who moved to the UK from Bangladesh at the age of 13 in 1984, said the accolade was a tribute to the consistently high quality maintained by his staff.

"The team is committed to setting high standards, innovative and constantly striving to offer impeccable customer service," he added. "It's gratifying to have been recognised by experts in Bangladeshi food which is becoming increasingly popular throughout Britain."

Itihaas (www.itihaasrestaurant.com) specialises in Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine. "It is an art form which we express with a selection of aromatic dishes using the finest blend of freshly prepared herbs and spices," Khan added.

The restaurant attracts up to 600 customers a week, employs 15 staff and is a major sponsor of many sports, social and other clubs in and around Midlothian.

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