At the heart of Morpeth
Our Story
The story of Abdul and Morpeth Tandoori over 40 years in Northumberland...
"The Best Meal in the North East"
From 1983...
Abdul opened Morpeth Tandoori on Chantry Place in September 1983. His family came from humble beginnings, bringing Indian food to Newcastle in the 1960’s. As the first Indian takeaway of this kind in Northumberland, it was a huge risk to open in Morpeth.
...To 2023
Much has changed in the town and wider area since the 1980’s, but Abdul has remained, as a smiling friend of the local community! Over his 40 years in business he has had the pleasure of meeting many people across Northumberland and helping charities where he can along the way.
Charity Support
Helping Out & Giving Back
Over 40 years Abdul has supported many charities and organisations, both locally and further afield.
Many are aware of his eager support for Morpeth Town Football Club, being a present sponsor and also creating a special dish for their win at Wembley in 2016 [above]
Abdul has also organised fundraising for several defibrillators to be installed locally. The life saving devices are a vital community resource which Abdul is continuing to raise funds for both here at Morpeth Tandoori, and at his restaurant Dhamaka in Cramlington.
In addition to supporting the local community, Abdul’s kind hearted gestures have stretched across the globe in times of need. He donated his holiday savings to a good cause in 2005, when the Boxing Day tsunami in Asia left millions homeless [across]
Award Winning
Awards & Recognition
Being part of the community for 40 years, Abdul has more than a few secret recipes which he has received recognition for over the past 4 decades.
Pictured across you can see him outside Morpeth Tandoori in 1998, raising his first place plaque awarded for takeaway of the year, Morpeth. The competition was ran by local newspaper, Herald & Post, and decided on reader votes.
Morpeth Tandoori and Abdul have received various awards and accolades, including National Curry Chef in multiple years, and praise for diversity of life in Northumberland.
You can see many of Abdul’s awards and charity endeavours framed inside the takeaway on Chantry Place.
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