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Nepalese cuisine comes to Girton Entrepreneur Subodh Gautam is reviving village pubs with a fresh vision. His latest venture at the Old Crown in Girton brings the flavours of his native Nepal S ubodh Gautam, a dynamic young entrepreneur from Nepal, is making waves in the local culinary scene, in June 2023, replicating his winning formula to the delight of local patrons. Now, Sub has successfully opened his I’m committed to providing great food and drinks while involving
third venture, the Old Crown in Girton, offering the same beloved combination of community-centric activities, quality ales and Nepalese cuisine. This month, Sub is expanding further with the takeover of The Angler in Oakham, bringing his total to four thriving establishments. Sub’s pubs are known for their traditional, family-friendly feel and have earned a reputation for excellent quality ale and great value food. “We strongly believe that people want to feel welcome in a good-quality, friendly and consistently well-run pub,” says Sub. “Our pubs are local meeting places, and our customers are respected – not just seen as numbers.” Together, with two talented partners and chefs Ravi Acharya and Purna Man Bajrachaya, Sub aims to bring the rich culinary traditions of his native Nepal to British gastropubs. From mild to very spicy, the food reflects the unique identity of Nepal while incorporating flavours from neighbouring India and Tibet. The menu includes vegetable momos, chilli paneer, onion bhajis and more. You’ll also find mixed grills like sheekh kebab and chicken pakora, along with speciality dishes such as Kathmandu tikka, veggie tarkai, masaura curry, khasi ko masu and rara king
blending traditional British pubs with the unique flavours of Nepalese cuisine. His innovative approach has already breathed new life into two pubs and is set to revolutionise a third and fourth. Subodh’s journey began with the takeover of The Railway pub in Whittlesey in August 2022. Within just ten months, he transformed it into a bustling pub and restaurant, celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere, regular sports broadcasts and an enticing Nepalese menu. Building on this success, Sub took on The Bell in Sawtry
the community in everything we do Subodh Gautam
Visit the Old Crown, The Bell, The Angler and The Railway for a taste of Sub’s new Nepalese cuisine. Phone 01223 277217 to book or email hellooldcrown@gmail.com. Follow on Facebook @OldCrownPubGirton from 12pm to 10pm Mondays through Thursdays and Sundays, and from 12pm to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Sub and the team look forward to serving you! prawn – cooked in a coconut sauce and flavoured with a blend of Nepalese spices. “I was born in Nepal and came to the UK back in 2009,” explains Sub. “I had always dreamt of owning a successful business, and my experience in hospitality and retail has been instrumental in realising this dream. With a graduate diploma in business management and a passion for excellent customer service, I’m committed to providing great food and drinks, while involving the community in everything we do.” The Old Crown in Girton is open
FLAVOURS ON TAP Sub’s pubs blend traditional British charm with vibrant Nepalese cuisine
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