Popular North East Indian Restaurant Expands to Harrogate

A well-known North East Indian restaurant is heading to Harrogate, bringing more than five decades of culinary experience to one of the town’s busiest dining streets.

Abu’s, a family-run favourite in Darlington since 2019, is preparing to open at 19 Cheltenham Crescent a location previously home to Kinara Tandoori and long associated with Indian cuisine. The area is already a thriving hub for food and drink, making it a high-profile move for the expanding brand.

The restaurant is led by Abu Raihan and his father, Chef Abdul Mannan, who has an impressive 53 years of experience in the kitchen. The Harrogate opening marks a meaningful return for the family: Chef Mannan previously worked in the town during the 1980s, and Abu himself was born here.

Abu’s is known for its “Apna” Indian cuisine — with “Apna” meaning “ours” — reflecting the family’s passion for sharing food rooted in heritage and tradition. Diners can expect a menu packed with favourites including tikka dishes, baltis, kormas, tandoori specialities and karahi, alongside a range of signature creations.

The Harrogate venue will undergo a full refurbishment before welcoming its first guests. An official opening date has not yet been confirmed, but the family hopes to launch within the next six weeks once renovations are complete.

Importantly for loyal customers, the original Darlington restaurant will continue to trade as normal.

For Harrogate food lovers, the arrival of a well-established and highly rated Indian restaurant could be one of the town’s most anticipated openings of the year.