Indian eatery set to open latest 120-seater venue

Indian eatery chain The Bengal Brasserie is opening its fifth venue in April after a £2m investment.

The restaurant chain, which also has sites in Wetherby and York will open its next site in Leeds.

It will launch a 120-seater venue on Merrion Way which will open its doors on 3 April at the 3,600 sq ft restaurant.

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, bringing total investment by the growing firm to £2m.

“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,” said Malik Dobir, managing director of Bengal Brasserie.

“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,” he added.

Laurie Reader, director of Laurie Reader Designs, said: “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 company employs 100 staff across the group.