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Business News Wales
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Swansea Group Wins ‘Indian Restaurant of the Year' at National Awards
Swansea's multi-award-winning restaurant group Rasoi has been awarded 'Indian Restaurant of the Year' at the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards. Founded by Swansea brothers Jas and Suki Kullar, Rasoi first launched Rasoi Indian Kitchen in Pontlliw in 2015, with the duo rapidly expanding their brand into new ventures such as Rasoi Waterfront, Rasoi Catering, and the successful Kullars restaurant brand in the Middle East. Suki Kullar, owner of Rasoi, said: 'It's a huge honour for Rasoi to be recognised as Indian Restaurant of the Year, especially as we're due to celebrate Waterfront's 10-year anniversary this year. 'We'd like to say a huge thank you to our valued customers for their continued support, and we'd also like to extend our thanks to all the staff at Rasoi Waterfront for their hard work and commitment to amazing food and fantastic customer service. Without them, awards like this would not be possible.' The Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards are one of the UK's most renowned honours for small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognising businesses that stand out in their respective industries, the awards are determined by a panel of expert judges who assess service quality, innovation, ethical business practices, customer satisfaction, and overall performance.
CBS News
14-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
South Asian restaurant Aslam's Rasoi faces possible closure in San Francisco's Mission District
Aslam's Rasoi, a staple of the Mission District's culinary scene for nearly two decades, is grappling with a financial crisis that threatens to close the doors of the beloved family restaurant. Co-owner Sonia Aslam, who has been a fixture at the restaurant since its opening, says the restaurant's distinct flavor has made it a favorite among locals. "Our food is North Indian, and then the chef and owner is Pakistani, so he adds a little different touch to every dish," she explained. Renowned for its bold spices and tandoori clay oven creations, the family-owned restaurant has upheld a commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients since its inception. However, recent changes in the area, including nearby construction and skyrocketing rent prices, have taken a toll on business. Foot traffic has severely declined, and Sonia says the restaurant is now facing a rent hike that could be the tipping point. "They started doing all these renovations on Valencia Street. And one by one, merchants have been closing, been getting hurt," Aslam said. "That affected us quite a bit, but then not as much as this rent increase that we're going to be getting in May, which is what made us decide that it might be time for us to close." The situation is particularly painful for Aslam and her family, who were among the first South Asian restaurateurs to open in the neighborhood. "Over here, everybody says it kind of feels like a second home. We are all family here, so everybody that comes in kind of feels like they are a part of the family," she said. Despite the difficult circumstances, Aslam is trying to stay optimistic that customer loyalty can help them weather the storm, but she says it will l take a miracle uptick in business and reasonable rent prices to stay afloat. As the future of Aslam's Rasoi hangs in the balance, the family remains hopeful that the Mission District's strong sense of community will help them not only survive but thrive amid adversity and the evolving neighborhood landscape.
