"He's opening his debut restaurant in the capital this spring Aktar Islam is one of the biggest chefs in Britain - as well as being a regular on the telly, he holds two Michelin stars for his Birmingham restaurant Opheem, one of only two Indian restaurants in the UK (the other being Gymkhana) and four worldwide to hold the accolade. Now he's coming to the capital to open Oudh 1722 this spring."
"Opening across three floors in a listed Victorian building in Borough, Oudh 1722 will showcase Islam's interpretation of Awadhi cuisine. Originating in Lucknow, which has been listed a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Awadhi cooking was shaped in the royal courts of northern India and is known for its kebabs, biryanis and curries made using the dum pukht method of slow-cooking over a low flame."
Aktar Islam, a two-Michelin-star chef known for Birmingham's Opheem, is opening Oudh 1722 in Borough, London, in spring 2026. The restaurant will span three floors in a listed Victorian building and will showcase Islam's interpretation of Awadhi cuisine from Lucknow. Awadhi cooking, shaped in the royal courts of northern India, uses the dum pukht slow-cooking method and features kebabs, biryanis and rich curries. Lucknow has been listed a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Opheem is one of only two Indian restaurants in the UK and four worldwide to hold two Michelin stars. Further information is available at oudh1722.com.
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