Akbars moves into Chinese food

INDIAN restaurant group Akbars is branching out into Oriental cuisine with the opening of a new outlet in Bradford.

The business is launching Akbars Oriental, a halal Chinese restaurant, on Leeds Road, yards away from its first ever restaurant.

Shabir Hussain, who owns the chain, said: “We’re aware many people in Bradford like the unique Akbars experience and are interested in enjoying fine Chinese food.

“We’re therefore making both available to them, without customers bound by Islamic dietary laws having to worry about breaking the rules.”

Akbars was advised by law firm Gordons on its tenancy agreement on the new property as well as the acquisition of its fixtures and fittings.

Simon Mydlowski, commercial property solicitor at Gordons, said: “We’re very proud of our long-standing association with Akbars and it was a pleasure to help them with this important new venture.

“This is a vital piece of diversification by the group and, given Shabir’s business record, I’m certain it will be successful.”