Blanc NRI takes over the former Bengal Lodge, and after extensive refurbishment, it hopes to be open by late August 2018
The new restaurant will be the second restaurant from Husban Ahmed; the 31-year-old behind the award-winning Birmingham based James Dahl Indian restaurant.
The Blanc NRI team prides itself on serving contemporary Indian cuisine. Dishes are prepared with the best quality ingredients, some sourced from around the world. The team brings their skills and ingredients together to deliver high-quality Indian cuisine that is filled with fresh and bold ingredients.
With over ten years in the restaurant business, the team behind Blanc NRI have the blueprint to deliver something special for the people of Stone, and the surrounding area, and we can’t wait to step inside once it’s complete.
Following the closure of the Bengal Lodge, the Blanc NRI team have commenced an extensive interior and exterior renovation of the premises.
The new restaurant will be sleek and modern with a sophisticated interior to make diners feel at home. Fitted out with French furniture the interior will have a luxury feel with its lighting scheme and leather and velvet seating.
Blanc NRI brings together inspiration of the vibrant and flavoursome dishes of India blended with the fine dining of France and Dubai to deliver an elegant dining experience.
Husban explained to A Little Bit of Stone his reasons for the new venture in Stone:
“As a teenager I worked at the Bengal Lodge and was really taken by the love and support of the customers who came in and used the restaurant. I made a decision that if ever the opportunity arose I would take it with both hands to open up a restaurant in Staffordshire.
“When I heard that the Bengal Lodge was to close down and be sold I knew that I must do everything in my power to acquire, and transform it into a high quality dining experience.
“I found a fantastic chef in India who was working at a Michelin star awarded restaurant. I explained my vision for Blanc NRI and he set about creating some sample dishes for me. The food that he created was excellent in terms of quality and taste and I just knew that it would work for the people of Stone.
“I’m really excited to be coming back to Stone and give something back to the customers who had such and impact on my early working life”
To keep up to date with the developments you can follow the Blanc NRI restaurant on their website, Facebook and Instagram.
For a taste of what their James Dahl restaurant serves you can check out their menu here -> https://www.jamesdahl.uk/menu/
5 comments
ScarlettMark Stephen
Well i had a dinner with them, its one of the best Indian Restaurant in Birmingham. Must go again in future.
Gary
Visited tonight . Food and service 100%. Will be back . 10/10
jan scrivens
Ate there 0n 10th October great atmosphere, great service, great food, My first Fine dining Indian experience definately not my last.
Robert McMillan
The food, hospitality and decor at Bengal Lodge has always been superb. As one of the staff once said after I complimented him, “It is your restaurant , we are here to please you”. I do hope that the same staff will continue to work at blanc India.
Rob McMillan
Janice mountford
Will look forward to seeing you we enjoyed food and hospitality at Bengal Lodge