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[Sharma Ji]

high riks, hi rewarrr.. shacchi shaab

hardy bunch, lungs of steel... sherpas too

no O2 tenki, not even much hi fi gear, everest chard jaatey full

janwar

 

[Lulldapull]

Assad ke poorvaj.

@Lulldapull

Not Assad, jolly boy Jolani.

All the basturds from the GCC and Turkiya and Muzlim world were dying to introduce him to Trump no?

Assad, the secular liberal progressive backed by Iran was no where to be seen.

 

[Lulldapull]

Waiting for Pathan Bhai's video on the incident to drop.

Bhai Turkey me rehta hai. Family ke saath.

@Lulldapull @Mainerik @Paitoo @Bagheera0084

I will not visit Turkiya and I refuse to fly their airline and I have boycotted their restaurants and grocery stores here in Japan.

 

[Vsdoc]

I will not visit Turkiya and I refuse to fly their airline and I have boycotted their restaurants and grocery stores here in Japan.

Never visited. Never flown.

 

[Lulldapull]

Never visited. Never flown.

Don't support these AL-Qaeda muzlim toady working for the CIA and Mossad.

Don't fly Qatar or Emirates or AL-Turkiya airlines.

Ye sub saalay got fake existences less than 100 year old countries.

 

[Lulldapull]

Even the Zoro's expressing their disgust toward Israel today. Just saw my friend Khoshnood post this up on FB:

In the Khordeh Avesta, one of the sins a Zoroastrian can commit after lying is, “not to nourish the poor and the needy in spite of being rich and prosperous.
The most pious thing one can do is feed the hungry, nothing else comes close to it. Showing compassion, generosity, and empathy for the Underprivileged.
And if you starve an entire population to death is the most evil sin you can commit.
در خرده اوستا، یکی از گناهانی که یک زرتشتی می‌تواند پس از دروغ گفتن مرتکب شود، این است: «به فقرا و نیازمندان با وجود ثروتمند بودن و رفاه، غذا ندادن.»
پرهیزگارترین کاری که می‌توان انجام داد، سیر کردن گرسنگان است، هیچ چیز دیگری به آن نزدیک نمی‌شود. نشان دادن شفقت، سخاوت و همدلی با محرومان.
و اگر تمام جمعیت را از گرسنگی بکشی، بدترین گناهی است که می‌توانی مرتکب شوی.

 

[Bilal9]

That's France, not England. North Africans and other Sub Saharan Africans riot like this commonly in France. Even Afghans do as @Lulldapull has seen.

But Pakistanis in the UK, the main Muslim group there, coupe with a few decent folks from Bangladesh, and AsSham part of Arabic world are generally decent @Bilal9

Adventurous Bangladeshis (Eastern Bengalis) have been there since the 17th century, much earlier than other desi groups. They were lascar seamen and conscripts in the Royal Navy and some alighted in London after their stints to stay there and make a living.

Their numbers increased exponentially after Pakistan was formed, Sylhetis being in the majority in East London. Sylhetis and generally, Bangladeshis have been there for so long that their kids are heavily in British politics nowadays and of course are now embedded in mainstream British society.

The earliest "known" Eastern Bengali in London (or maybe all of UK) was Sheikh Din Muhammad (or in local UK parlance, "Sake Dean Mahomed").

Business acumen and family values sustained these folks although they had little formal education for the first few generations.

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Meet The Bengali Soldier Who Opened The First Indian Restaurant In London​

Authored by:Shireen Jamooji
Updated Jan 2, 2025, 02:00 IST


Discover the remarkable story of Sake Dean Mahomed, a Bengali soldier turned entrepreneur who introduced Britain to Indian cuisine. In 1810, he opened the Hindoostanee Coffee House in London, the first Indian restaurant in the city, offering authentic Indian dishes and a taste of home to expatriates. Mahomed’s pioneering venture marked the beginning of Indian culinary influence in the UK.

Sake Dean Mahomed, owner of Hindoostane Coffee House

Long before chicken tikka masala became Britain's favorite dish, an enterprising Bengali soldier made history by opening London's first Indian restaurant. The year was 1810, and Sake Dean Mahomed, a former East India Company captain turned entrepreneur, launched the Hindoostane Coffee House in the fashionable Portman Square area.

Despite its name, this wasn't your typical coffee shop. The Hindoostane Coffee House was a proper restaurant that brought authentic Indian flavors to Georgian London's elite. Mahomed cleverly positioned his establishment near Portman Square, an area popular with wealthy former East India Company employees (known as 'nabobs') who had developed a taste for Indian cuisine during their time abroad.

The restaurant's atmosphere was carefully crafted to transport diners to the East. Walking in, guests would find themselves surrounded by Chinese artworks and scenes of India adorning the walls. They could lounge on bamboo furniture, enjoying their meals on tables dressed with crisp white linen, all while being attended to by South Asian waiters. For those seeking the full experience, there was even a dedicated room for smoking hookah pipes with oriental herbs.

When he opened the Hindoostane Coffee House, Mahomed advertised himself as the "manufacturer of the real currie powder" and promised "genuine Hindoostane dishes." The restaurant even offered what might have been London's first Indian takeaway service, with Mahomed promising to send "India Dinners" to customers' homes with "previous notice."

A rare book details the menu at Hindoostane Coffee House
Its offerings included exclusive items such as Pineapple Pullaoo, Chicken Currey, and Coolmah of Lamb or Veal, showcasing the diversity of Indian cuisine. Patrons could enjoy their meals in an Eastern-style setting or opt for home delivery, making it a unique culinary venture in early 19th-century Britain. A rare manuscript, which sold for GBP 8,500, provides a glimpse of this menu, marking a historic milestone in the introduction of Indian gastronomy to the UK.
However, Mahomed was perhaps too far ahead of his time. Despite catering to affluent clientele, the restaurant struggled. Many of his target customers either prepared Indian dishes at home or employed private chefs. After just one year, he had to sell the restaurant, and by 1812, he declared bankruptcy.

The Many Hats Of Mahomed​

But Mahomed wasn't one to give up. He reinvented himself in Brighton, opening what became a hugely successful therapeutic massage establishment. He cleverly marketed the traditional Indian practice of champi (massage) as "shampooing," eventually earning the nickname "Dr Brighton" and becoming the "shampooing surgeon" to both King George IV and William IV.
His achievements went beyond the culinary and therapeutic worlds. Mahomed was also the first Indian to publish books in English, writing about his travels and his therapeutic techniques. When he died in 1851, he left behind a legacy that wouldn't be fully appreciated for more than a century.
The Hindoostane Coffee House continued under different management until 1833, and while its menu remains a mystery, we know that all dishes were prepared with "curry powder, rice, cayenne and the best spices of Arabia." Today, a green plaque at 102 George Street (formerly number 34) marks the site of this pioneering establishment.
It would take another hundred years before Indian restaurants began to flourish in London, making Mahomed truly ahead of his time. As we tuck into our favorite curries today, it's worth remembering this remarkable Bengali soldier-turned-entrepreneur who first introduced London to the joys of Indian dining, paving the way for what would become one of Britain's most beloved cuisines.

 

[Vsdoc]

Don't support these AL-Qaeda muzlim toady working for the CIA and Mossad.

Don't fly Qatar or Emirates or AL-Turkiya airlines.

Ye sub saalay got fake existences less than 100 year old countries.

Emirates I fly often. I cannot recall Qatar.

 

[Sharma Ji]

Sake Dean Mahomed, owner of Hindoostane Coffee House

ye kya item hai ?

 

[Bilal9]

ye kya item hai ?

He is the first Bengali to open an "Indian" (Hindustani) restaurant in an upper class area of London (Westminster) in 1810. His dress is that of contemporary upper middle class style in London at that time.

He is sporting formal white silk gloves as was in vogue at the time.

The plaque shown next to his picture exists in the spot where the restaurant existed until demolished some years later.

Please read the story by clicking "show more" in the original post. Fascinating life story of a Bengali successfully adapting to British life, as described below.

Dean Mahomed - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Sharma Ji]

He is the first Bengali to open an "Indian" (Hindustani) restaurant in an upper class area of London (Westminster) in 1810. His dress is that of contemporary upper middle class style in London at that time.

He is sporting formal white silk gloves as was in vogue at the time.

The plaque shown next to his picture exists in the spot where the restaurant existed until demolished some years later.

Please read the story by clicking "show more" in the original post. Fascinating life story of a Bengali successfully adapting to British life, as described below.

Dean Mahomed - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Yah, I figured as much but these desi goras always crack me up. Indians bho bohot hain is type ke

anyway, good on him.

 

[Sharma Ji]