Michelin-award winning ‘Mint and Mustard’ turns up the heat with new International Executive Chef

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

Highly acclaimed as one of Wales’ best restaurants, Mint and Mustard has attracted another top international chef, Pramod Nair, to join its team.

With global gourmet experience, Chef Pramod has prepared State dinners for Presidents and Royalty, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Phillip, as well as the Queen of Norway.

Having worked for some of the top international Indian restaurants in India, Norway and Iceland, Chef Pramod is bound to bring something new to the star of the Cardiff restaurant scene.

Executive Chef Pramod, who now lives in Cardiff with his wife and children, said: “I’m really looking forward to adding some ‘extra spice’ to this already established and vibrant restaurant where people have an appreciation for quality and value.”

“We will continue to use only the best, freshest ingredients to create dishes that are a treat for all the senses – full of flavour, light and beautifully presented. “

Born in Kerala, Southern India, Chef Pramod joins the well-established team of chefs who are responsible for picking up the coveted 2012 Michelin Bib Gourmand (one of only three in Wales), which recognises restaurants that provide exceptional quality and value.

Restaurant co-founder Mr Ajit M Kandoran said: “Chef Pramod joins us at a very exciting time with us expanding further across the UK by opening another Mint and Mustard restaurant in Taunton, Somerset.”

Following on from the success with the Cardiff restaurant, Mint and Mustard will be introducing Taunton diners to this unique contemporary Indian dining experience in early February 2012.

“We hope that we prove as popular with diners ‘over the bridge’ as we have here in Cardiff and we’re looking forward to offering diners in both restaurants some fresh and exciting dishes created by our new Executive Chef Pramod as part of our group team.” Added co-founder Mr Ajit M Kandoran.

Mint and Mustard was founded in 2007 in Cardiff and attracted an international team from start-up, including former chef Anand George.

The restaurant group continues to grow its reputation as being one of the UKs leading Indian fine dining establishments and is hoping to attract more, top International ‘guest chefs’ for special events and consumer-led projects throughout 2012.

 

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Michelin-award winning ‘Mint and Mustard’ is set to open in Taunton in Febraury 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

One of the UK’s most highly acclaimed Indian restaurants is bringing its recipe for success to Somerset diners.

The Michelin-award winning Mint and Mustard has been a star of the Cardiff restaurant scene since 2007 where it was named as Wales’ Best Indian Restaurant.

Executive Chef Pramod Nair has an interesting history that includes cooking for the Queen, taking part in the “Culinary Olympics”, and even being a star of Indian and Icelandic television!

Now the restaurant is expanding into Somerset, opening its new premises at 10 station Road, Taunton TA1 1NH.

Restaurant co-founder Ajit M Kandoran, a Taunton resident and surgeon at Taunton Musgrove Hospital, said:  “When we decided to expand our restaurant, Taunton was the obvious choice. Like Cardiff, Taunton is an exciting and vibrant place where people have an appreciation for quality and value.”

“We are bringing something new to the dining experience here – contemporary Indian dining that is very different to most people’s expectation of an Indian restaurant.”

“We use only the best, freshest ingredients to create dishes that are a treat for all the senses – full of flavour, light and beautifully presented.”

Taunton diners will be able to experience the dishes that saw ‘ Mint and Mustard’ pick up a coveted 2012 Michelin Bib Gourmand (one of only three in Wales) – which recognises restaurants that provide exceptional quality and value.

“We hope that we prove as popular with diners in Taunton as we have in Cardiff and we’re looking forward to giving the people of Taunton something they might not have experienced before,” added co-founder Mr Ajit M Kandoran.

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Mint and Mustard wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Christmas BellsAll the staff at Mint and Mustard would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

It’s been a very exciting year for us, with our first listing in the Michelin Guide, as well as awards from The Observer and the Good Food Guide, and we continue to strive to make your visits to us as enjoyable as possible.

We have some exciting new developments to watch out for in the New Year – we’ll announce more after the Christmas break, but we think they’ll make your dining experience at the Mint and Mustard next year even more memorable experience.

In the meantime, we’d like to thank you for your custom in 2011 and we look forward to providing you with the best Indian dining experience in Cardiff again next year.

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Double award for Mint and Mustard

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

We’re delighted to have been announced as one of the runners-up in the Observer Food Monthly annual Best Restaurant award – our second big award in a week.

Just days after picking up a highly prestigious Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, the Observer award means we’ve now been recognised in arguably the two most important food awards in the UK.

It’s a testament to the great team at the restaurant – and a sign that despite the accolades we’ve picked up in the past, we’re always committed to improving and providing an even better dining experience for our customers.

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Mint and Mustard picks up prestigious Michelin award

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

The Mint and Mustard has been awarded the highly prestigious Bib Gourmand in the 2012 Michelin restaurant guide.

The award recognises restaurants that offer outstanding quality and value, and we are one of only three restaurants in Wales to be awarded the honour this year.

And it is a double celebration for our head chef Sid – as one of the other two winning restaurants is our next door neighbour Chai Street, for whom Sid created the menu.

Sid took over as head chef last year, and this is the first time either restaurant has featured in the Michelin guide – a testament to his skills and to the fantastic team in the kitchens and restaurant.

Only five Indian restaurants in the whole UK currently hold this award, and Mint and Mustard and Chai Street are the only two outside of London and the South East.

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September's lucky winner

Posted on October 2, 2011 by admin

The winner of our monthly prize draw to win a meal for two at the Mint and Mustard is Linda Morse.

Each month we pick a winner out of the hat from customers who have submitted feedback forms. Winners and their guests are able to select dishes from our menu of your choice for two, with a total value of up to £60.00.

Congratulations Linda, and we look forward to seeing you at the Mint & Mustard where as always, you will be assured of the very best service.

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Free Bottle of Wine for our Newsletter Subscribers

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

To say thank you to our loyal customers, we’re offering a free bottle of wine for any of our newsletter subscribers booking a table during September up until the 8th of October.

Just sign up to our newsletter then book your table quoting the promotional reference we send you. You will need to book at least one day in advance, and for every table of at least two we’ll provide a bottle of our excellent house white.

The offer is subject to availability and runs until 8th October, 2011 Cheers!

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August's lucky winner is..

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

Congratulations to Howard Griffiths, who has won our monthly ‘Let’s Win’ prize draw to win a meal for two at Mint & Mustard restaurant.

Each month we pick a winner out of the hat from customers who have submitted feedback forms. Winners and their guests are able to select dishes from our menu of your choice for two, with a total value of up to £60.00.

On behalf of my team we look forward to welcoming you back to Mint & Mustard where as always, you will be assured of the very best service.

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A New Menu For A New Season

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin

The Mint and Mustard have introduced a new Winter Menu to warm your heart – with a hint of a sub-continent Indian Summer still available.

Award-winning head chef Siddartha “Sid” Rathore and his team have helped create a menu that keeps up the very high standards that saw our establishment named as one of UK’s top 100 restaurants at the National Restaurant Awards.

Highlights of the taster menu include Sid’s signature dish, The Tiffin Sea Bass. Sid also recommends the Lamb Coconut Fry – a combination of melt-in-the-mouth slow braised lamb, coconut and delicate spices which is one of our most popular dishes. As ever, familiar Indian restaurant favourites – each cooked to our unique interpretation – share menu space with less familiar but no less delicious creations.

And to cheer us all over the fact that the warm weather has not entirely gone, for September only a selection of Summer specials – such as Tulsi Jhing and Roast Duck – will be available due to popular demand.

For our new winter menu, click here.

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We've announced July's winner for "Let's Win" a Meal at Mint and Mustard

Posted on August 6, 2011 by admin

Congratulations to Liz Davey – our July “Let’s Win” monthly prize draw winner.

Every month we pick a customer feedback form from the hat, and the winner receives a meal for two, with a total value of up to £60.00.

We look forward to seeing Liz again very soon.

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