Asian Curry Award, Tommy Miah International Indian Chef, and Cobra Good Curry Guide accolades all secured in a week 

Celebratory gourmet dinner planned for 4th December

Kuti's Brasserie, the new fine dining Indian restaurant which opened in on the historic Royal Pier in Southampton this summer, has received three major accolades inside a week.

On Sunday 17th November restaurateur Kuti Miah and chef Ravi Rai completed an incredible week when they were presented with the trophy for Best Newcomer, from BBC TV News presenter, Babita Sharm at the Asian Curry Awards 2018 at Grosvenor House, Park Lane in Mayfair.

Earlier in the week Kuti's Brasserie was named Restaurant of the Year by Scottish-based celebrity chef Tommy Miah at his International Indian Chef of the Year Awards 2018, also in London.

A remarkable triple began when the restaurant received a prestigious Certificate of Excellence from Cobra Good Curry Guide Editor, Pat Chapman.

“This is the proudest week of my life and is testament to the hard work we've put in in creating one of the most impressive destination venues on the south coast,” said Kuti Miah.

Pat Chapman, who is also chairman of the judges for the Asian Curry Awards agreed: “Kuti's is unique, located in an iconic historical landmark, where the expertly cooked food matches the distinctive venue,” he said.

Tommy Miah echoed the sentiments, saying: “I know how hard the team at Kuti's Brasserie work to serve their community, and we are delighted to recognise their brilliant service … with our highest business award.

Set in an imposing two-story property, Kuti's Brasserie has four dining areas with 110 covers on the ground floor; 60 on the first floor; 30 upstairs in the Chandelier Cocktail Bar; and 60 additional seats on the outdoor rooftop terrace, with views across Southampton Water.

To celebrate the unique treble, Kuti's Brasserie will serve a special celebratory 3-course gourmet dinner created by chef Roa showcasing the dishes which helped secure the awards, on Tuesday 4th December.  Tickets cost £25.

The occasion will used to be used to launch a new £10 Thali express lunchtime menu.

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Royal Pavilion The Royal Pier, which is now home to Kuti's Brasserie, was opened by Queen Victoria in 1833.  Styled 'Empress of India' after 1876, Queen Victoria ate curry every day after being introduced to Indian cuisine by her 'Munshi', Abdul Karim, on the Isle of Wight.

Kuti's Brasserie is owned by restaurateur Kuti Miah. was formerly located in Southampton's Oxford Street, until it was closed by fire in April. He also owns Kuti's Express, a takeaway on Southampton's Aldermoor Road; Kuti's Noorani in Eastleigh in Hampshire and Kuti's of Wickham, near Portsmouth.

Miah has recruited, Ravi Roa, formerly of the Michelin-starred Vineet Bhatia, as his Executive Chef.  Roa expects to introduce an haute Indian cuisine menu, to sit alongside traditional curry house favourites.

Built to provide steamer services to the Isle of Wight and a place for visiting ships to dock. Celebrities such as Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Clark Gable all landed at the Royal Pier after crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

In 1847 a horse-drawn tramway was constructed linking to the pier to Southampton's rail terminus. In 1876 horse trams were replaced by light steam locomotives. In 1888 due to the pier was given a new gatehouse.

The venue is quickly establishing itself as a popular Southampton destination for restaurant goers, weddings and private events.

Chef Ravi Roa Executive Chef, with 20 years' experience Chef Roa has a dynamic cooking style and accomplished skill set in the realm of modern Indian cooking. Formerly Sous Chef at the Michelin-starred Vinheet Bhatia restaurant in London, Road has an impressive CV which includes a spell at the Movenpick Five Star luxury Hotel in Dubai. He has been tasked with taking with making Kuti's Brasserie the best Indian Restaurant in Southampton.

Queen Victoria Mohammed Abdul Karim, known as "the Munshi" (meaning clerk teacher), was an Indian attendant of Queen Victoria. He attended her during the final fifteen years of her reign, after which she ate curry, usually chicken with lentils, every day. He was one of two servants to the Queen. Victoria appointed Karim as her Indian Secretary, showered him with honours, and obtained a land grant for him in India.  

Opening Hours

Monday: 18.00 to 23.00                                                                                     

Tuesday to Sunday – Lunch: 12.00 to 14.00                                                    

Tuesday to Thursday – Dinner:18.00 to 23.00                                                   

Friday and Saturday - Dinner: 18.00 to 23.30

The Royal Pier, Gate House, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2AQ

Tel: 02380 339 211      E: info@kutis.co.uk W:   www.kutis.co.uk