The restaurant Aux Indes Royal devoted « Fork of gold 2018 »

The ordeal of the fire is finally behind him. A few months ago, it was in a completely new decor that the restaurant « Aux Indes Royal » (part of a group gathering five addresses) located in Capinghem near Lille, has reopened its doors. Between tradition and modernity, it offers a varied Indo-Pakistani cuisine.

A specialty buffet revisits refined flavors and delicate subtle spices from the land of Gandhi. On the menu, lamb, marinated chicken, beef kebabs, crispy pakorra, shrimp grill, stewed salmon, sautéed rice … Behind the stove, a brigade whose leaders from southern India and Pakistan Punjab , bring each their technicality to propose a mixed kitchen.

It is precisely this know-how that the International Committee of Gastronomic Action and Tourism, under the auspices of the International Federation of Tourism with its president Jean-Eric Duluc, decided to reward. The Mohammad family was awarded for the second time (the first time was in 2013 for the address of Lille) on Thursday, May 24, « The Golden Fork 2018 » of Indian and Pakistani cuisine.

For her manager Mobeen Mohammad, who is very happy to share this moment, she « corresponds to a reward of twenty-five years of work ». Father Shafique Mohammad, who founded the dynasty 40 years ago, was also awarded the gold medal for tourism on an exceptional basis.

As Jean-Eric Duluc explains, « this high-ranking award was created in 1971 on the initiative of Claude Durand de Freyssinet, his predecessor. The initial model, presented for the first time at the Tour d’Argent, was designed by Salvator Dali. Rights holders having since banned its use, the range had to be redesigned.

It is awarded after examination by an admissions committee made up of six professionals who decide whether or not to allocate a fork of gold to a restaurant owner who seems necessary to distinguish where to a restaurant owner who has made the request himself . Protected at the INPI, this distinction is reserved in priority to the members of the federation.

It is valid for a period of five years. But what is the difference with Gault Millau and Michelin? The notes for the first, the stars for the second, because selection side, that of the Golden Fork has nothing to envy his elders. She is equally serious when it comes to highlighting a restaurant and to discover his cuisine.

This honorary distinction, which promotes excellence in the culinary arts, was thus awarded to the Mohammad family in the presence of Christian Mathon, Mayor of Capinghem and Metropolitan Councilor, who welcomed the opening of a new restaurant. in his commune and who complimented the Mohammad family for the evolution of their establishment for five years despite the hazards they encountered.

« Aux Indes Royal », small dishes are put in large; but better to have a good shot … fork!
Aux Indes Royal – 10, rue Poincaré 59160 Capinghem
Open every day except Sunday afternoon from 11h to 14h30 and 18h30 to 22h30.

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