EL Magazine MAR-APR 2019 PAGETURNER

Feature
Restaurant Making a Difference
Walk into Namji in Wolverton and you’ll be greeted by one of the friendliest smiles you could wish for.
Real Vision
Naseem Khan, owner of this small, welcoming restaurant is clearly proud of her achievements and so she should
be. Despite having no experience in running a restaurant, Naseem had a vision. She’d seen the Market Square
premises standing empty when she approached the landlord. Despite the risk, she took on the lease to open to
favourable reviews in January 2017. Since then her reputation for providing excellent food and service has grown
even more.
Aah the Flavours
The food takes on a Punjabi influence with plenty of flavoursome spices, lentils, vegetables and meats. Many of
the dishes are cooked for hours to enhance the diner’s experience. There are the traditional influences that we
love, while other dishes come
from takes on family favourites
and the Kenyan seaside.
Naseem explains that the
service may be slower than
some because every dish is
home-cooked to order to
ensure the freshness and
flavours are at their best. It’s
definitely worth the wait.
Warm, Authentic Surroundings
The décor and setting are warm and authentic but it is Naseem
who really makes the experience as she stands front of house
welcoming and serving customers. With only eight tables you
will be looked after properly and almost feel at home. Book to
make sure you get a table.
Community Venture
While Naseem has a passion to share the delicious food that she
grew up with as a child in Kenya, she is also eager to give back
to the local community. She is as determined as ever to help
local women, particularly from other cultures, to develop skills in
a safe and secure environment.
Learning New Skills
When she began her restaurant she worked with three local
women, teaching them to cook and prepare food. Her ultimate
goal, through Give Back 2U UK, is to provide training to
women. This work will help them learn to speak better English,
gain skills in food hygiene, First Aid, CV writing, interview skills
and more. The aim is to give them confidence while respecting
their cultures. Visit giveback2u.co.uk for more details.
And Finally
HELP OUT
If you would like
to get involved with
Give Back 2U give
Naseem a call!
This is a restaurant worth visiting, not just to taste the great
food and meet Naseem but because of all she does for this
great local community.
Namji
Mon - Fri: 2pm - 2pm & 5pm -10pm
Sat & Sun:10am -1pm & 5pm - 10pm
4 The Square, Wolverton MK12 5DG
07811 268236
namji.co.uk
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