Indian Café Racer, has opened a second, larger premises on Bristol Street in Birmingham.
Originally launched in 2022 from the back of The Wellington pub, the cult favourite has outgrown its original space and has opened a new 65-cover restaurant to meet demand.
Founder Azad Kayes grew up in a family of restaurateurs. Inspired by a research trip to India and fuelled by a no-rules approach to running a restaurant, he launched Indian Café Racer during lockdown with a vision to “showcase the energy of India’s streets through food, in a relaxed, modern setting.”
A new expanded menu includes: Truffle Paneer Tikka, Juicy Lamb Ribs, Farzi Steak, Mango Fish Curry, Kolkata-style Kosha Murghi, Gobi Manchurian, Chicken 65, Lamb Biryani, and Rajastani Lamb.
“We never imagined it would grow this fast,” said founder Azad Kayes. “When we started at the back of a pub during lockdown, it was about getting our food into people’s hands, nothing more.”
The restauant’s name was inspired by a fusion of the vintage motorcycle scene of 1960s Britain and India’s vibrant café culture.
https://www.indiancaferacer.com
Author: George Shaw
Former BBC journalist and founder and CEO of an award-winning London advertising and PR company for 20 years, providing restaurant consultancy services. Spent a decade as the director of communications of the Asian Catering Federation in the UK and lead judge for its various restaurant and chef awards programmes. Now returned to journalism, specialising in food and travel and currently the Editor-in-Chief for Taste London, Taste Asia, the Good Curry Guide and CEO of International Culinary Guides.