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Spicing up and brightening up the community - Brothers who thought up Kaptin Korma brand celebrate awards success again

It came to him in an inspired dream - you might say a Korma - and launched a brand which has become renowned in Wolverhampton

By Paul Jenkins
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Harry Hamid from Kaptin Korma said he woke up from a sleep during which he dreamt up the name and set up the initial business with his brother Abdul Basit next to a Gregg's store in 2011.

Now they have a plush set up on Trysull Road in the former TSB bank seating 150 guests and the concept, friendly customer service, and of course the food. is award winning.

Abdul (L) and Harry (in glasses) with staff from Kaptin Korma
Abdul (L) and Harry (in glasses) with staff from Kaptin Korma

Last year they won best curry restaurant in Wolverhampton and this year the West Midlands crown in the prestigious TMIICHA awards honouring entrepreneur  and restaurant mogul Tommy Miah MBE.

Abdul Basit, who along with his brother Harry, runs the award winning Kaptin Korma in Bradmore
Abdul Basit, who along with his brother Harry, runs the award winning Kaptin Korma in Bradmore

The inaugural event in 1991 took place at the House of Commons and now celebrates nationwide the best restaurants, chef and staff in the industry.

One of the award winning dishes
One of the award winning dishes
A saag paneer dish which is always popular on the Kaptin Korma menu
A saag paneer dish which is always popular on the Kaptin Korma menu
Wolverhampton mayor Craig Collingswood with singer Lauren Martin
Wolverhampton mayor Craig Collingswood with singer Lauren Martin

Harry and Abdul held an open house to welcome Wolverhampton mayor Craig Collingswood and longstanding customers and friends who were entertained by singer Lauren Martin, whilst they enjoyed the best of the menu, which has become a staple of residents in Bradmore, Penn and other areas.

A feature of the Kaptin Korma brand is the bright coloured delivery vehicles which can be seen all over Wolverhampton and Harry credits then for keeping the business going during Covid.

One of the iconic vehicles which deliver all over Wolverhampton
One of the iconic vehicles which deliver all over Wolverhampton

He said: "That wwas tough time for everyone but restaurants were hard hit with having to close doors to customers.

"It was the deliveries which saved us during that time and the vehicles were a welcome site we were told for customers who couldn't get to us.

"Of course the deliveries are still a big feature of what we do but it is lovely to see people dining in person and it was great to see the Mayor and regular customers to celebrate our awards."

One of the mouth-watering dishes on the menu,
One of the mouth-watering dishes on the menu,

Kaptin Korma also gets involved in the community, sponsoring junior football teams and other organisations.

Harry said: "It is about giving back, the community has supported is and we ourselves as not just a restaurant but friends of the people we serve."