In the presence of H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and H.E. Mr. Vinod Kurian Jacob, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, and with the participation of a number of officials and businessmen, the opening ceremony of the first branch of Bikanervala restaurant chain was held in Bahrain.

On this occasion, the Minister of Industry and Commerce noted the growing investments in various fields between Bahrain and India, which reflects the extent of the historical relations between the two countries.

Indian Ambassador Mr. Vinod Jacob, welcomed the opening of the new branch of the chain in Bahrain, saying that: " We see the increasing familiarity and liking for Indian cuisine are every level, be it Bahraini homes or parties or weddings," Ambassador Jacob said, "I congratulate Bikanervala on adding flavour to the Bahrain food scene."

For his part, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Director of Bikanervala said that Empire Restaurant Co., the managing company had signaled its investor confidence in Bahrain’s thriving economy.

The company is well-known for its fusion of traditional expertise with modern technology. With a focus on customer satisfaction, ‘BIKANERVALA’ has set industry standards with their ISO certified products and their 105-year legacy of superb Indian culinary offerings.