Award Winning Restaurants by Aktar Islam

In total, there is 1 award winning restaurant operated by Aktar Islam in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

We also found 1 restaurant operated by Aktar Islam in our database which does not currently hold an award from a leading restaraunt guide (or we believe is permanently closed); Pulperia in Birmingham.

Note that any restaurants that were previously operated by Aktar Islam but remained open after that relationship ended will no longer be assigned to Aktar Islam in our database.

The best restaurant owned or operated by Aktar Islam in the UK and Ireland is Opheem in Birmingham (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serve up award winning Indian Cuisine. Opheem currently holds 2 Michelin Stars, 3 AA Rosettes, a ranking of 6th in UK in the Hardens Top 100 and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant owned or operated by Aktar Islam in the UK and Ireland which holds 2 Michelin Stars.

Restaurants operated by Aktar Islam currently hold a total of 2 Michelin Stars in the UK and Ireland. Remember, Michelin state clearly that Michelin Stars are always awarded to (and held by) a restaurant, not by an individual chef.

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant owned or operated by Aktar Islam in the UK and Ireland which holds 3 AA Rosettes.

Restaurants operated by Aktar Islam currently hold a total of 3 AA Rosettes in the UK. As with many guides, The AA always award AA Rosettes to a restaurant, not to a particular chef.

Aktar Islam, a luminary of the culinary scene, is a renowned chef who has played a significant role in transforming the perception and taste of British Asian cuisine. Born and bred in Birmingham, Islam discovered his ardour for cooking at a tender age, perusing recipes at his parents' Indian restaurant. Such early exposure to the nuances of food piqued his interest, subsequently guiding him into a successful career wherein his extraordinary culinary skills began to propagate. Launching his professional career as the Director of the acclaimed Lasan Group, he enriched the gastronomic landscape of the United Kingdom throughout several operations such as Fiesta del Asado, and Argentinian steakhouse, and Nosh & Quaff, a lobster & beer bar. However, his true crowning glory arrived with Opheem, a fine dining establishment in Birmingham that beautifully encapsulates his interpretations of Indian cuisine. No stranger to the limelight, Islam has graced several television screens, producing notable appearances on renowned television programmes including the BBC's "Great British Menu", where he emerged victorious in 2019. His innovative plating style, undebatable passion for cuisine, and ability to harmonise a potpourri of flavours have marked his distinction and showcased his culinary prowess on the national and global palate.