From Birmingham to Borough: Michelin-Starred Chef Aktar Islam Brings Awadhi Royal Flavors to London

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 900 Views

Renowned chef Aktar Islam, the culinary force behind Birmingham’s two-Michelin-starred Opheem, is set to open his first London restaurant, Oudh 1722, this spring. Located in Borough Market, the restaurant will spotlight Awadhi cuisine from Lucknow, blending Persian influences and royal court traditions, marking Islam’s debut outside Birmingham with global anticipation.