Indian street food brand Karak Chaii has reach the 30-store mark with its opening a in Bedford. The concept was founded in Birmingham in 2019, by husband-and-wife team Javed and Sara Sughi.
Serving authentic South Asian street food alongside its signature strong, slow-brewed chai, the menu “celebrates the vibrant flavours of Pakistan and India” featuring desi shakshuka, samosa chaat, Bombay tikka sandwich and chilli chicken.
Franchisees Asad and Saqib Naveed have opened the venue, which has more than 50 covers and is the 31st Karak Chaii across the UK.
They said: “Supporting local businesses is important to us, and we love being part of Bedford’s thriving food scene. The best part of running Karak Chaii Bedford is seeing people from all backgrounds and age groups come together over a cup of chaii.”
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.