Asha’s looks north to expand its horizons

INDIAN restaurant group Asha’s, which has a branch in the centre of Birmingham, is to launch in Manchester in the autumn.

The new premises in Peter Street will be opened by Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle, the star behind the international chain.
 
The Manchester venue will be the tenth to open across the world.
 
The Birmingham branch, in Newhall Street, is owned by business partners Paul Bassi and Pawan Kenth, the duo who teamed up recently with former Asha’s Birmingham general manager Jaimon George to acquire bar/restaurant Metro in nearby Cornwall Street through their Brandasia Group.
 
Bassi said: “Manchester will soon find out why Asha’s is such a strong and powerful brand with a well-deserved reputation for excellent food.
 
“We welcome this addition to the global brand and this new opening will inspire us all to maintain and raise our standards.”
 
The Birmingham branch has now been open eight years.