Delighted staff at Edinburgh restaurant 'honoured' to welcome world-famous sportsman
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An Edinburgh city centre restaurant was 'honoured' to welcome a renowned cricketer into their eatery this weekend.
Yaduvanshi Authentic Indian Restaurant staff were treated to a surprising visit from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the Indian International cricket player, on Saturday, June 21.
Sharing the exciting news on their Facebook, the Market Street eatery said: "It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Mr. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the renowned cricketer, to Yaduvanshi Authentic Indian Restaurant Edinburgh today!
"It's our honour to host him and share our authentic Indian flavours with him and our team."
Alongside the post, they shared photos of their delighted staff, including waiters, waitresses and kitchen staff, posed up alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
They went on to encourage Edinburgh locals to visit their venue and experience "the taste of real India" at their "premium Indian dining destination" right here in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre.
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