Overview

• A handwritten note on the restaurant’s shutter announced the permanent closure and thanked customers for nearly four decades of support.
• Shafrul Islam said he and his partner were unwell and could no longer continue running the family-run curry house.
• Former England striker Peter Crouch, a customer since childhood, reached out to offer help but was told it was too late to save the business.
• Samrat earned widespread recognition after delivering a curry to Prince William on That Peter Crouch Podcast in 2020 and hosting patrons from Rowan Atkinson to Neil Kinnock.
• Regular diners and local residents have paid tribute to the restaurant’s role as a cultural touchstone in Ealing’s community life.