The chef and menu at Hason Raja

27th May 2009, 11:48am

Hason Rajain London’s Holborn has hired a new chef and announced its new menu.

Chef Prasun Saha trained in Calcutta, working in five-star establishments such as the Taj Hotel and Mumbai's famous Only Fish restaurant.

His seafood expertise is carried throughout the menu with dishes such as, Abadi King Prawn lightly spiced starter with tartar sauce, Monk Fish Tikka, Dumka Lobster, Macher Jholl the traditional Bangladeshi fish curry, and Machli Masala de-boned Tilapia fish cooked with onions, tomatoes, pepper and coriander.

Sea bass, salmon, red snapper, scallops and squid also feature on the eclectic menu.

Prasun Saha said: "It's the fusion of complimentary elements from distinct international cooking styles which motives me the creation of exclusive is what gives a restaurant its own personality. Too many Indian restaurants serve up me-too dishes and produce to a price rather than a standard."

Before moving to London, Prasun also worked in top Chinese and pan-oriental restaurants in Gujarat and gourmet diners will be able to detect subtle Indo-Chinese influences in some of his cooking.

Signature Bangladeshi dishes include Shathkora Mangsho, a traditional dish of diced lamb shank cooked with wild Bangladeshi lemons and unique offerings include, the Tandoori Paslion rack of lamb and the Duck Breast served in anis and saffron sauce.

The restaurant is dedicated to the 19th century Bangladeshi feudal lord. A playboy in his early life Hason Raja led a life full of drama, colour and romance, before become an aesthete in later years, devoting himself to writing poetry and music.

Established in January 2003 restaurateur Rafu Miah, has put his 30 plus years' industry experience into creating a first-rate fine dining establishment, offering traditional and modern dishes with authentic tastes and distinctive flavours in stylish, understated surroundings with Italian furnishings and exemplary service.

Hason Raja – Bangladeshi & Indian Restaurant
84 Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B 4BB Tel: 020 7242 3377

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