‘Curry Queen’ Dipna Anand to open new London restaurant

Dipna Anand, owner and head chef of family-run Brilliant Restaurant, cookbook author and TV chef, is bringing her latest culinary venture to The Green Quarter, Berkeley’s landmark regeneration project in Southall, west London.

Famous for her mastery of traditional Indian cuisine, ‘Curry Queen’ Dipna is expanding her presence in her home neighbourhood of Southall with a gastro-style eatery, blending Indian flavours with western classics in a relaxed, casual dining atmosphere, opening early in the new year.

In this exciting new premises, Dipna promises to offer something new.

She said: "It's the food I love to eat! Indian food with British twists; Indian favourites, and traditional British dishes, so there’s something delicious for everyone.”

Diners can expect her signature Indian street food favourites, alongside classic British dishes.

The new restaurant, Brilliant Gastro, will be located at Parkside Yards, the heart of The Green Quarter, occupying the largest space in the dynamic community hub.

With Southall’s Elizabeth line station just a 10-minute walk away, and direct trains from Paddington in 13 minutes, Dipna’s restaurant will be easily accessible to diners from across London.

Dipna added: “It’s always been a dream of mine to open a gastro-style dining experience. Casual dining offers a relaxing and accessible way to dine out. We’ll have a wide array of new dishes that I’m excited for people to try, both new guests and those who already love our restaurant in Southall.

“Being born and raised in Southall, I’ve seen how The Green Quarter is creating amazing new spaces for the community while also supporting the existing neighbourhood, which aligns perfectly with my goals for this new venture.”

Marcus Blake, managing director, St George part of the Berkeley Group said: “Dipna Anand is such an iconic chef, and welcoming her to Parkside Yards signals a huge milestone for the evolution of The Green Quarter.

“This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to building a thriving and dynamic neighbourhood that embraces both new opportunities and local culture, enhancing the living experience for our residents and creating something truly special for the wider community.”