An Indian restaurant brand that has been a hit with diners in Manchester is set to open its first Liverpool outlet. Tony McDonough reports
Indian restaurant brand Delhi House Cafe will open in Liverpool for the first time in September after establishing itself in Manchester.
Delhi House Cafe was opened in Manchester in August 2020 by Varendra Lamba and his wife Rajinder, their son Sherry and daughter in law Preen. They had relocated from Delhi and set up shop in the city’s Corn Exchange.
It quickly became a hit with Manchester diners and now the family is bringing its “delicious, flavourful dishes” to the Royal Albert Dock. The restaurant will open on Tuesday, September 17 offering 120 covers.
Preen Lamba, manager and head of marketing, said: “Myself and my family are from Delhi, the food capital of India and we want to transport our diners to this exciting, bustling and experiential city, delivering the most wonderful experience of modern Indian dining.
“Meanwhile, we’ll also be sharing the knowledge and expertise that goes into creating authentic Indian food.
“When we opened in Manchester four years ago, we couldn’t have imagined how well Delhi House Cafe would be received. In September 2023, we set our sights on expanding to the beautiful city of Liverpool which is the perfect next location for us.
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“We really believe that there is a gap in the market for Indian food in Liverpool and the dishes that we’ll offer at Delhi House. Our goal is to transport our guests so that they feel as though they’re dining in a restaurant in Delhi.
“We want to change the common preconception that Indian food is for hangovers, that it’s curries from a takeaway courier, or that it’s just unhealthy. True authentic Indian cuisine is so much more than that.”