WOKINGHAM’S oldest family-run Indian restaurant is once again open for business after a £100,000 facelift and menu redesign.
Sultan in Market Place, formerly known as the Sultan Balti, is welcoming customers again after an 18-month closure. The restaurant has brought in award-winning chef Kuldeep Singh to create fine-dining Indian food unique to the town.
To mark the occasion, the restaurant is offering guests a free glass of Prosecco on Valentine’s day so that they can join in the celebrations.
Restaurant owner Raja Majid, who left Wokingham 16 years ago to open a restaurant in Las Vegas, has also returned as the face of Sultan, which is located in a Grade II listed building.
He said: “Wokingham is where my heart is and I’m so glad to back. I’m looking forward to seeing old faces and welcoming new ones to the brand new Sultan.
“Chef Singh has created an exciting, innovative menu and I believe you won’t taste anything like it anywhere else in Wokingham — it really makes us stand out. We’re not a regular curry house.
“The menu is bursting with authentic dishes that many people may not have heard of, and you certainly won’t be able to get anywhere else locally. It’s proper Indian food with modern presentation.
“I’m excited for people to experience the food.”
Chef Singh brings a wealth of experience to Sultan, having achieved numerous prestigious accolades during his time at London restaurants such as Mela, Three Monkeys and Chowki.
At Mela, in Shaftsbury Avenue, Mr Singh won the prestigious London Evening Standard Indian Restaurant of the Year award, and has held masterclasses where he has taught the art of authentic Indian cooking.
The new menu features a culinary journey across India with a selection of authentic small plates and larger offerings.
Dishes feature duck, mussels and rabbit, together with a range of plant-based creations.
Mr Majid added: “All the dishes are nicely presented, and the food quality is also excellent, with the chef sourcing meat, poultry and other produce from local suppliers, together with the market right outside our front door.
“Chef Singh’s exquisite dishes add a new dimension to the Sultan and combine with the refurbishment to offer a complete new experience for diners.”
Diners will still be able to order more familiar dishes, with all the old favourites available.
Mr Majid has received numerous awards during his time as restauranteur, including The Good Neighbour Award from The Nevada Restaurant Association and the Best in Britain (BIBA) award.
His London restaurant, Origin Asia, catered for former prime minister Tony Blair’s Summer Garden Party for several years.
For more information, call 0118 977 4397 or visit: sultanindian.co.uk
