Iconic Indian restaurant Asha’s undergoes £500k transformation

Asha’s Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar on Newhall Street in Colmore Business District has reopened following a £500k transformation.

It closed briefly in August for a major upgrade to the kitchen, restaurant area and bar. The restaurant also now has a new stylish private dining space.

The iconic venue has attracted the likes of celebrities including Tom Cruise, Ed Sheeran, the Rolling Stones, Steven Gerrard, actors John Malkovich and Jack Black, boxer Amir Khan and singer Chris de Burgh.

Singer Pink told her audience at Villa Park that her curry at Asha’s was the best she had ever had.

It has also received the seal of approval from acclaimed chefs such as Glynn Purnell, Heston Blumenthal, Paul Rankin and James Martin.

General manager Nouman Farooqui said: “We are really pleased with the new look and can’t wait to welcome all our regular customers and new clients into their favourite restaurant and cocktail bar.

“The refurbishment work took a lot of planning and hard work but as soon as you walk in you will agree it has all been worth it.”

Ashas Indian Bar & Restaurant has been the recipient of awards over the years including Best Restaurant in the British Curry Awards and Best Restaurant in the Asian Business Awards.

It is named after famous Hindi singer Asha Bhosle and opened in December 2006.