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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
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The new shawarma takeaway so good they sold out twice on the first day
NEWPORT is home to a variety of takeaways and restaurants, but a shawarma restaurant is one of its more unique offerings. Owned by the team behind the ever-popular Spicy Aroma Balti, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, Shawarma Kingdom opened its doors to customers for the first time at midday on Monday, May 17. We were invited down to try out the new restaurant and takeaway, and we were not disappointed, although we did have to return a second time after we first arrived at 4pm only to be told they had been so busy they had sold out with queues out the door from the minute they opened. (Image: NQ) By the time we returned at 7pm, they had restocked, but again had people queuing out the door, which we were incredibly impressed by as they had only opened earlier that day. Within an hour, they had again sold out, showing just how popular they were quickly becoming within the local community, even from day one. Tolu Aluko with her children Maya and Mayo were among the first customers on Shawarma Kingdom's first evening (Image: NQ) We had the chance to speak to some locals who had come along to try out the new restaurant and takeaway, and the response was glowing, and overwhelmingly positive. So many were thrilled to have an affordable, delicious, family-run business right in the heart of Newport that they could visit with family and friends. Joanne Bagenal with her six-year-old son Lorcan (Image: NQ) There was plenty of praise for both the staff and food, with multiple people calling it "amazing" and saying the staff had been "absolutely brilliant" all day, with particular focus on how attentive they had been to all customers despite being significantly busier than they had originally expected on opening day. Chicken shawarma (Image: NQ) Much of the popularity comes from the friendliness of the staff, for whom nothing was too much - we even saw them host a young child's birthday party at the end of the night when they had almost fully sold out and had been working hard all day. Lamb shawarma (Image: NQ) It was clear from speaking to customers who visited that this place is surely going to become a heartbeat of the community. We saw that from the moment we stepped in and were offered a cold drink, pizza, fries and two types of shawarma - chicken and lamb - to try. Pizza (Image: NQ) We were not disappointed - all the meat was cooked to perfection, wonderfully juicy and doused in a delicious array of sauces including garlic and chili. The pizza was warm, cheesy and full of that flavour that makes your tastebuds sing. Shawarma as it cooks in full view of customers (Image: NQ) Owner Bodrul Alam said: "It is really important to us as a family business that we are able to make this affordable food for everybody. "We want to be a strong part of the community, and we know that a lot of takeaways aren't always affordable for some people in this area, and we wanted to change that. "We know we could make our prices more expensive - people have said they would pay more for our food - but we wanted to make sure we were somewhere everyone could afford to come and eat and be together." Friends Ismail, Cami and Callum said the atmosphere had been brilliant and they were pleased to have an affordable takeaway in the community (Image: NQ) Shawarma Kingdom is open on 2 Constance Avenue Newport between 12-9pm Saturday to Thursday and 3-9pm on Friday.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Business
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Indian takeaway 'chuffed to bits' to be recognised as top-rated in Newport
An Indian takeaway has been recognised as being in the top 15 per cent in Newport for its "quality and service." Spicy Aroma Balti, on Caerleon Road, was named Just Eat's top-rated partner for an Indian takeaway, meaning it is in the top 15 per cent in Newport for the quality of its food and its service. The takeaway, which is approaching its 30-year anniversary in December 2025, is "chuffed to bits" to be given this recognition. The award from Just Eat (Image: Bodrul Alam) Manager Bodrul Alam said: "I believe with the current climate of doing business, to achieve being awarded top-rated partner—we have not only survived harsh economic climate but we have not sacrificed on hygiene or quality. "Times have been tough but I always believed if you do things right then you would be rewarded and recognised." The takeaway received two awards in the same week, with head chef Abdul Hoque saying: "I have been a head chef for over 30 years and it's another proud moment in my career to receive two awards in the same week and I thank every single customer who has supported us for 30 years. "We don't compromise on hygiene when it comes to our food. "On our 30-year anniversary, I invite everyone to try our food and see why we have been around for 30 years." A statement from Just Eat said: "[Spicy Aroma Balti's] customer rating score puts them in the top 15 per cent of all our partners. "In recognition of the consistent quality in service and performance they've been made an official Just Eat Top Partner." Spicy Aroma Balti is open from 5pm to midnight, seven days a week, at 191 Caerleon Road.
