From seafood curries to live music – Sunderland’s new dining hotspot opens
Sunderland’s newest restaurant promises a fusion of fine Indian food, live music and entertainment.
Namaste Prosecco Bay Lounge – on the site of the former long-running restaurant, The Shagorika – provides great food in stunning seafront location.
Open seven days, at the weekend it will operate as a restaurant until 9.30pm, before operating as a bar with live music and entertainment.
And the evening will be helped along with a special drinks offer of buy one, get the second half price.
Food and entertainment under one roof
Sunderland businessman Razz Ahmed owns the new eatery and is thrilled to be opening a restaurant in his home town. He said: “I have always wanted to open a restaurant in Sunderland. To get a place in Seaburn is amazing, it’s a prime location and we feel proud to be bringing the restaurant back to life.”
Razz says his ethos is to provide a modern Indian twist to fine dining. “We’ll be offering everything from seafood curries to other traditional dishes, as well as opening for lunch, Sunday dinner and bottomless brunches.”
With live music thrown in at the weekend he intends Namaste in Seaburn to be “everything under one roof”.
He added: “Hospitality isn’t just about food, it’s about entertainment and it gives people a reason to stay after their meal.”
Good food that packs a punch
The owners have sister venues in Sunniside, Gateshead and South Shields. You can expect the same quality food and drink at the Seaburn venue.
The restaurant’s great food is brought by Chef Boxa, an award-winning culinary legend in the North East who has graced the screens of Channel 4's “Come Dine with Me”.
As the head chef behind all the Namaste Group venues, Chef Boxa brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the kitchens.
Namaste in South Shields was named best restaurant for the North East in the 10th English Curry Awards held last year, which recognises quality Indian cuisine across different regions. It was the third award for the restaurant, which has been open for six years.
New members Raj Miah, Mustak Querishi, Mostak Ahmed and Dobir Ahmed join the mighty Namaste group who will be managing Seaburn venue.
Find out more about this exclusive Sunderland venue, browse the menus and book a table, by visiting their website here.