Chikhanz Dundee: New fast food restaurant opens
Restaurant Opening
Chikhanz, a new fast-food takeaway, has opened in Dundee, Scotland, in the former location of Embassy Tandoori on Charleston Drive. The restaurant is owned by Ali Khan and offers a menu featuring American-style smash burgers, fried chicken, loaded fries, and gourmet toasties.
Positive Reception
The opening weekend was a success, exceeding Ali Khan's expectations. He reported a fantastic response from the community and local food influencers.
Menu Highlights
The menu emphasizes unique offerings, differentiating Chikhanz from other fast-food establishments in Dundee. The 'knockout' toasties, in particular, featuring beef, chicken, and mac and cheese, are proving highly popular.
Owner's Background
Ali Khan has prior experience in the food industry, having managed a nearby takeaway owned by his brother and worked at Side Street. Chikhanz represents his first independent venture.
Local Focus
Ali Khan expressed his hope that the community embraces his restaurant, emphasizing its local ownership and contribution to the Dundee community.
A fast food takeaway offering a “new type of menu” has opened in Dundee.
Chikhanz has opened in the former Embassy Tandoori on Charleston Drive.
Owned by Ali Khan, the restaurant sells a selection of smash burgers, fried chicken, loaded fries and “knockout” toasties.
Ali, 34, said: “After a soft launch with friends, family and some local food influencers, we had a fantastic opening weekend.
“There had been quite a lot of anticipation locally but the response has blown me away.
“I’ve been rushed off my feet since we opened but I’m grateful for the support.”
‘New type of menu’ at Chikhanz Dundee
Ali says Chikhanz brings something different to the night-time fast food scene in Dundee.
He said: “Chikhanz has a new type of menu.
“We’re serving up American-style smash burgers, fried chicken, loaded fries and toasties.
“Our beef, chicken and mac and cheese knockout toasties have already proved to be very popular among customers.”
Ali has experience managing the nearby Charlie Khan’s takeaway, owned by his brother, and has worked at Side Street on Arbroath Road.
Chikhanz is his first solo venture.
He added: “My brother is very experienced in this industry so he’s been a massive help to get things off the ground. I’ve been leaning on him this past week.
“I hope the people of Dundee will be receptive to this place, run by local lads at the heart of the community.”
It comes a few weeks after Fireaway Pizza opened in the former TSB bank on Albert Street.
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