Akbar's Restaurant was the dream of an 18-year-old boy, Shabir Hussain, who
decided within six months of working in his first job that he wanted to open
his own restaurant. He knew then, as early as 1988, that he was going to
name it Akbar's.
Heres why. Firstly, Akbar was the name of his father to whom he dedicates
the
restaurant. Secondly, Akbar is a name widely known by everybody from the Far
East across Asia over the Middle East up to the Mediterranean, and now
Yorkshire, as a name which exemplifies Greatness or The Great.
In 1995 the dream was realised with the opening of a small restaurant,
seating 28, on Leeds Road, Bradford. Since then, through sheer enthusiasm,
determination and hard work, the restaurant has never looked back, always
going from strength to strength. During that period Akbar's has gained a
huge reputation for its high quality cuisine, vibrant atmosphere and first
class service and by popular demand has also opened two further branches in
the city centre of Leeds. In summer 2006 Manchester was successfully
launched, closely followed by the addition of York to the popular chain in
October.
Whilst the food at each restaurant is outstandingly consistent each
restaurant has its own themed design. The restaurants have been designed to
provide a contemporary atmosphere and carry a certain aura which is no less
than being in any major city in the world.
With our Legendary restaurant status in the North of England continually
growing we are pleased to announce our plans for a 300-seater eatery close
to Meadowhall shopping centre, Sheffield, early in 2007.
Beyond that we have plans to grow further a field to Birmingham, Glasgow and
London.
The Good Food Guide—'Recommending Akbars'. The only Indian restaurant
recommended in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Evening Post—'Restaurant of the Year'
Daily Mail—'Best Indian in Bradford'
Telegraph and Argus—'Restaurant of the Year'
Times Magazine—'Brilliant Restaurant'