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INDIAN

Vujon
29 Queen Street, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne

0191 221 0601

www.vujon.com

Vujon means gourmet diner so you have an idea what to expect from the start. Opened by Matab Miah in 1990 Vujon has been at the top of the tree in the area ever since. Its 100 seater interior is spacious and very smartly decorated to enable diners to relax and enjoy some very high standard food. Once described by no less a person than Madhur Jaffrey as "an excellent restaurant". Widely held to be one of the best Indian restaurants in the region, 'Best in Britain Award 1994-96' 'Best in Britain Nomination 1999 'BIBA Top 100 - 2005, 2006 British Curry Award 'Most Innovative Restaurant in North' 2005.

 

INDIAN

Last Days of the Raj
168 Kells Lane
Low Fell
Gateshead

 
 0191 482 6494

www.thelastdaysoftheraj.co.uk

 

Established in 1995, the restaurant has become renowned for its exceptional quality, elegant surroundings and delicious menu which includes some of the finest traditional and exotic Indian cuisine the North East has to offer. Set in its own immaculately landscaped gardens, this purpose built restaurant boasts an opulent interior, with beautiful crystal chandeliers and golden figurines which carry the Asian influence throughout.
Owner Athair Khan personally selects and trains the staff and Head Chef Fozlur Rahman ensures top class cuisine with creativity and the use of the finest fresh ingredients. A leading figure in the local business community, Athair Khan has used his influence to promote a multi cultural socienty in the north east. The restaurant is involved in nuerous charity initiatives and cultural projects to raise awareness of Indian culture and integrate it into everyday life. Free car parking facilities. Regular award winner - Best in Britain Award 2005, 2006, 2007

 

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