Virgin Voyages spices up cruise dining with new culinary concept

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Two much‑loved Llanelli restaurants close on the same day as customers share heartbreak

The Bryngwyn in Pwll, a family‑run favourite for more than 20 years, told customers this afternoon that its temporary January shutdown would now become permanent. The restaurant had closed on New Year’s Day, blaming rising costs and a quiet start to the year, but today confirmed it would not reopen.

The announcement triggered a wave of emotion online, with more than 200 comments from customers sharing memories of birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings held at the restaurant.

Joanne Palmer said her family had enjoyed “so many lovely meals” over the last decade, recalling how staff were “amazing” when they celebrated her father’s 80th birthday. Sarah Jayne Davies described The Bryngwyn as one of her family’s “favourite places”, while Teresa Kelly said it had been “a big part of Pwll for many years”.

Others spoke of the personal significance the venue held. Carla Walters said it had been her late mother’s favourite restaurant, with every family celebration held there. “It’s an end of an era for our family,” she wrote. “You will be missed.”

But in a double blow for the town’s hospitality scene, long‑established Indian restaurant Ali Raj also confirmed its closure today — marking the end of 26 years in business. The owners posted a simple video of the lights being switched off for the final time.

The reaction was immediate and heartfelt. Keith Thomas said he was “absolutely gutted”, calling Ali Raj his go‑to place for a fantastic meal. Jeff Evans described it as an “awesome restaurant” with attentive staff, while Sandra Davies said it had felt like “a second home”.

Many customers spoke of decades of memories. Eileen Milligan thanked the team for “happy memories” and friendships formed over the years. Alma Davies said she had been going there for 26 years, calling it her favourite Indian restaurant. Cheryl North said she and her family had been regulars since the first weeks of opening, becoming close friends with the owners.

The closures come amid mounting pressure on the hospitality sector, with rising costs, staffing challenges and changing customer habits hitting independent businesses across Wales. For many in Llanelli, today’s announcements mark the loss of two venues that shaped family traditions, celebrations and community life.

As customers continue to share memories and messages of thanks, both restaurants leave behind loyal followings — and a sense that a chapter of Llanelli’s dining scene has come to an end.

Swansea restaurant boss dishes up festive kindness with hot meals for homeless

The owner of Rasoi Indian Kitchen in Pontlliw and Rasoi Waterfront in SA1 delivered almost 50 freshly cooked meals on Wednesday 17 December to two city projects run by homelessness charity The Wallich.

The meals were shared at the Gorwelion Project on Gore Terrace and the Ty Tom Jones Project on Alexandra Road, both of which provide safe accommodation and vital support for people who have experienced, or are at risk of, homelessness.

“Christmas is about kindness”

Speaking about the gesture, Suki said:

“No one should feel forgotten at this time of year. Christmas is about kindness, and we hope that a warm meal helps bring some comfort to people who really deserve a moment of joy. Our staff were amazing as always — they jumped at the chance to get involved and we’re proud to continue to support our community in this way.”

Charity hails timely boost

Staff at The Wallich said Rasoi’s gesture offered a welcome lift at one of the toughest times of year.

Mark Winston, Area Manager for The Wallich, said:

“Christmas can be an especially challenging and emotional time for people who have experienced homelessness. Acts of kindness like this remind people that their community cares about them. We’re incredibly grateful to Rasoi for stepping in once again to support our projects in Swansea.”

Rasoi’s reputation for giving back

Rasoi’s ongoing commitment to community support has earned the restaurants a reputation for generosity, with regular backing for local charities and initiatives throughout the year.

Suki added:

“It really is our pleasure and ethos to give back to our local community, and we are so grateful to help a very deserving cause. We hope this helps to raise awareness of the excellent work being carried out by The Wallich here in our city — especially at this time of year.”

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Raj Chowdhury of Swansea’s Raj Kitchen retains ‘Regional Chef of the Year’ title at Welsh awards

The awards, organised by ChefOnline, recognise Asian restaurants and chefs across Wales. This year’s ceremony attracted hundreds of entries, with Chowdhury once again impressing judges enough to retain his crown.

Chowdhury opened Raj Kitchen in December 2023 on the site of the former Pizza Express opposite Swansea Castle. The two‑floor restaurant seats around 130 diners and has quickly established itself on the city’s dining scene.

Speaking after the award, Chowdhury said:

“To win this award once was incredible – to do it again is beyond anything I expected. It still feels surreal. I’m just a chef who loves what he does, and to be recognised like this is genuinely humbling.”

He credited his team, led front‑of‑house by his wife Enakshi, for the restaurant’s success.

“This isn’t just my award, it’s our award,” he said.

Chowdhury has previously spoken about his approach to cooking, drawing on family recipes and traditional methods. Among the restaurant’s most popular dishes are a paneer butter masala and a lamb kala bhuna based on his mother’s recipe.

Looking ahead, he said his next ambition is to secure an AA Rosette, which would be a first for an Indian restaurant in Wales.

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One Fusion to serve Indian cuisine in Argyle

One Fusion will offer Indian style food in Argyle later this year, said Goutham Tam, one of the partners on the project. The restaurant will include fine dine seating and a dance floor where live performances and DJ nights will occur, Tam said. One Fusion will…
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