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Indian restaurant expansion boosts Whitley Bay seafront regeneration

One of Whitley Bay’s first ever indian restaurants is doubling in size after expanding to new premises.

The Takdir Restaurant, established in 1979 on the town’s seafront, has relocated to a neighbouring site in the seaside town to create The Takdir Indian Kitchen, Grill and Cocktail Bar.

Now in the hands of second generation siblings Suffian and Mamun Rahman, who took over day to day operations from their father Mujibur ten years ago, the brothers say they are committed to playing a big part on Whitley Bay’s ongoing regeneration.

Mamun Rahman explained: “When my dad set up The Takdir with his original business partners nearly 40 years ago, it was one of only three curry houses in the town and people flocked from far and wide to taste the food which was unfamiliar and exotic for its day.

“Today, people are far more used to eating curries and spicier food and our menu, and indeed the setting we have created, are more reflective of the way in which customers like to socialise over food and their changing taste buds.

“While my dad showed us the ropes and trained us well we knew that we needed to challenge people’s perceptions of an Indian restaurant and have designed a truly modern, welcoming environment which appeals to families, groups and couples in equal measures.

“Having successfully introduced a very similar concept at our sister restaurant along the road, we were confident it would work and have been delighted with the response to date.”

Speaking of the revamped eatery, Mamun added: “The floor to ceiling glass windows and the outside seating area make the most of our enviable location overlooking the seafront which is benefitting from major regeneration and investment; there is definitely a huge wave of change taking place with independent operators and big chains alike setting up along the seafront.”

Elected mayor Norma Redfearn helped to officially launch the business and thanked the family for their ongoing commitment to the area.

She said: “The regeneration of Whitley Bay seafront is now well underway and you can sense the optimism among residents and businesses. This investment is yet another sign of growing confidence in our town and the seafront. We wish the restaurant every success.”

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