Blackburn Rajas takeaway and restaurant opens

Blackburn Rajas is a franchise of the popular takeaway and restaurant, established in Bradford in 2001.

There are Rajas across the north of England but this is said to be the first to have opened in Lancashire.

The 20-seater branch is opposite the petrol station on King Street, close to Fonezone.

A spokesperson said: “We are delighted to be opening in Blackburn along a very busy stretch of road. It is a great spot for us and we hope to bring something different to the town. It has been tough for many local businesses and hope the coming months will be better for restaurants and takeaways.

“We do that the people of Blackburn will give us a try.”

Rajas is famous in Yorkshire for their range of freshly baked pizzas such as the ‘Chicken Balti’ and ‘Keema Achar’. They also sell cheese samosas, signature grilled chicken and masala fish.

A range of Rajas samosas can also be bought from their frozen section located inside the takeaway.

The ground floor of the building which was formerly a second-hand shop has been renovated inside and out.

The spokesperson added: “The modern look will complement the other great businesses that are opening in Blackburn. It is our hometown and we are really proud of the number of new restaurants and cafes that have been launched in the past few years.”