Owner Rashid Ali

Born in Bangladesh Career : Owner Rashid Ali opened the Dewaniam (called the geranium by some locals) in Forest Hill, London in 1979 and was one of the great innovators of the time introducing dishes not previously seen on most Indian menus. He started his career in UK in West Drayton in 1975. In 1994 they suffered from an unsolved arson attack by the restaurant rose phoenix like from the ashes to provide its many fans with even better food and service. Duck, venison, hare, brains all find a place on the menu as well as most popular dishes that bring diners back time and again. 'Best in Britain' Award in 1999 & 2000 Fellow of Restaurant Hall of Fame (FRHF)