Pictured: Tim Dutton, relationship manager for Lloyds TSB Commercial with restaurant owner Mosnul Haque 

A new Asian fusion restaurant has created 12 new jobs in Worcester after it was opened using a £265,000 loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial.

Amin's of Worcester is contemporary in style and offers diners fusion Indian cuisine and cafe bistro. With diverse menus, the business is endeavouring to take Indian food to the next level. The restaurant is now officially open to the public, following an exclusive launch event on 13th October, which saw more than 150 guests enjoy an evening of fine food and live entertainment. 

Occupying 4,000 sq ft premises on Foregate Street, the interior was designed with a modern decor incorporating the Grade II listed building. The company is expecting to achieve turnover of approximately £250,000 in its first year of business and 12 new members of staff have been recruited. 

Serving more than 90 covers, the restaurant will offer a lunchtime cafe bistro menu to fulfil the demand from Worcester's business community, as well as Indian fusion cuisine in the evening. The restaurant also features a private dining area, which is being promoted as 'The Glass House' and can comfortably seat up to 16 people, available for parties.  

Amin's of Worcester is headed-up by owner Mosnul Haque, who has more than 30 years' experience in the catering and restaurant industry, has teamed up together with his brother  the renowned chef Jay Haque, who runs two other restaurants in Worcestershire.

After approaching Lloyds TSB Commercial to secure lending support, the £265,000 loan has been used to purchase the premises and in creating a restaurant with an exclusive interior.

Mosnul Haque said: 

"Worcester is thriving and dynamic and we believe that we are meeting a demand for a new and exciting Indian restaurant within the city. 

"Amin's of Worcester will appeal to both the lunchtime needs of the local professional clients, as well as after work and weekend diners who are looking to enjoy contemporary fusion cuisine in a centrally located restaurant.

"The service that we have received from the Lloyds TSB Commercial relationship team has been extremely open and supportive and has made the whole process of securing the funding to open the new restaurant as quickly and as simply as possible."

Tim Dutton, relationship manager for Lloyds TSB Commercial, said: 

"Amin's of Worcester is a new and welcome addition to the local restaurant offering in the heart of Worcester and we were extremely keen to help support its launch.

"Mosnul is a long-standing customer of Lloyds TSB Commercial through his range of businesses, from restaurants to property portfolio. This new venture demonstrates the clear strategic objectives he has in order to develop future growth in the company, whilst also increasing local employment opportunities. 

"By opening a new premises such as this can be a great way to develop a business. Our local teams offer a wide range of support and guidance to both new and well established businesses in order to provide the funding they require to achieve their ambitions".