The owner of popular Indian restaurant Bristol shares his favorite places to eat in the city

As part of a series on Bristol Live focusing on some of the best-loved restaurants and their staff – and where they like to dine out, this week we spoke to a well-known restaurateur who is known, not only for the food, but also for him and his staff’s music.

Sujith D’almeida is the owner of Urban Tandoor, one of Bristol’s most popular and famous restaurants. And that’s partly down to the delicious food served at the venue on Whiteladies Road in Clifton, and also partly down to its staff getting involved in some hilarious musical parodies.

The restaurant’s TikTok page (at the time of writing) shows the team has amassed over 200,000 followers and 8.1 million likes thanks to their renditions of hit songs, including their own renditions of Aqua’s Barbie Girl, Murder On The Dancefloor and Sophie Ellis Bextor. Mr. Brightside of the Killers, to name just a few.

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Owner Sujith has said in the past that his staff is always ready for a show, despite none of them having practiced or performed before. The restaurant owner was even interviewed on the radio by the likes of Greg James and Chris Moyles, who gave their tracks some airtime, much to their delight.

But when Sujith isn’t running a successful business or dressing up his team in wigs and making them sing to their fans on TikTok and the like, where does he like to go for a break and a delicious meal in Bristol? We spoke to him to find out…

Hi Sujith, tell us what is your absolute favorite place in Bristol?

“Muse Brasserie – brilliant food and lovely decor, friendly staff. Muse offers a unique and inspiring French fusion dining experience.”

What’s your ultimate Sunday lunch destination?

“The Bank Tavern. Sam and team do a brilliant job. Quality and value for money, although very hard to get a seat!”

Where would you say offers the best value for money?

“Sandwich Sandwich. It’s the best value for money with a top social network account. They need no introduction – now they’ve gone ‘global’!”

Where is your favorite place for a holiday meal?

“The Pasture is brilliant – top notch food and a great atmosphere. The Pasture gives you class and character and if you like meat, it’s the place to be!”

How about your favorite takeaway destination?

“Mangosteen – Thai inspired tapas serving fantastic Thai food.”

Is there a bakery you can’t get enough of?

“Pinkmans. A quality menu and a delicious product.”

What would you say is your favorite coffee shop?

“Hatter House Cafe has a brilliant selection of coffee and luckily it’s located very close to Urban Tandoor so I often grab a coffee as I pop in.”

Where would you recommend as the best place to eat quickly?

“Tuk Tuck has a menu of Korean dishes in a modern setting with mirrored interior details and outdoor dining.”

Finally, Sujith, give us a list of places you can’t wait to try next…

— COR Restaurant, Gurt Wings and Wilsons.