Suffolk restauranteur Ash Malik has acquired a second site, Bombay Nite in Walton, near Felixstowe. Malik, whose family runs The Royal Bengal in Woodbridge acquired Bombay Nite, in High Street, which closed in July after owner Mahbub Alam Shamim, known as ‘Shammi’, retired after 35 years in the business.
Malik’s father Shahidul opened The Royal Bengal in 1982, with Malik taking over in 2014.
Shammi, who became well-known for his “Bombay Bash” charity events, said: “This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
“Filled with wonderful experiences, growth, so many meaningful connections and countless memories which I will always cherish.
“I’m deeply grateful for the trust, support and collaboration I’ve experienced over the years.
“As I prepare for this next chapter, I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to all of my wonderful customers.
“Whether we worked together for years or our paths have crossed only briefly, you’ve contributed to a business and a special team of people I’ve been truly proud of.”
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.