This week, James and Luke visit the Broadway in Southall to share a meal with Faisal Ali, co-owner of Giftos Lahore Karahi. As they eat, Faisal reflects on how food brings people together, especially within Southall’s Pakistani community.

**Introduction** (0:00 – 3:14)

(Starter)

Luke introduces the Giftos Lahore Karahi franchise and James and Luke discuss whether there is a significant difference between food that claims to be ‘Pakistani” and food that claims to be ‘Indian’

**Interview** (3:14 – 17:29)

(Main Course)

Faisal Ali reflects on how food sharing has particular significance for Muslim communities, whilst sharing his father Ashad Mohammed’s migration story – including developing a successful business in 1960s Southall – and its ties to their family’s journey from South Asia to West London.

**Post-Interview** (17:30–23:26)

(Dessert)

Luke and James reflect on Southall’s history of resistance and how it has shaped the success of Southall residents.

**Closing remarks and acknowledgments** (23:29 - 24:10)

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Menu – Food eaten

• Dai Puri
• Samosa Chaat
• Peshwari Naan
• Lamb shish kebab
• Chicken tikka
• Paneer tikka
• Lamb chops
• Tadka dal
• Mango lassi

Literature mentioned:

Education, Aspiration and Social Mobility - Uncertain Futures for Rural Youth in India by Peggy Froerer (coming out soon!)

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Headed to Northwest London, James and Luke travel to the Persian restaurant Behesht, which means Heaven in Farsi, to have their problems solved and their futures foretold.

**introduction**-(00:00-6:55)

(Starter)

James and Luke discuss the connection between the Iran and the idea of South Asia.

**Interview**- (6:55-11:00)

(Main)

James and Luke introduce Houri Nateghnouri, who speaks on what unites the Persian community, suggesting factors such as culture and food that brings together members of the South Asian community.

**Post Interview discussion**- (11:00-25:10)

(Dessert)

James and Luke discuss Iranian migration to the Uk and the how the country established itself during the Iranian revolution in the 1970s.

James details the migration patterns of the Iranian diaspora, they dine with Houri and Nouri who is the manager of Behesht.

Nouri discusses the effects of migration on food and the differentiation of restaurant cooking and home cooking.

Houri guides James and Luke on how to enjoy the feast

**Closing Remarks and acknowledgments** (25:10-30:20)

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Literature mentioned:

Doing south Asia studies by Sambhavi Ganesh

Food mentioned:

• Jug of Doogh-Salty yogurt drink with mint sometimes flavored in Iran with orange blossom
• Paneer sabzi-Salad platter with fresh herbs, walnuts, radishes and white cheese
• Ghormeh Sabzi-Cooked Meat and veg versions formed of parsley, coriander, fenugreek leaves, and kidney beans
• Flat bread
• Saffron rice
• Tah Digh-Buttery crispy rice from the bottom of the pan
• Aubergene dish
• Kebabs-Lamb and Chicken

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James and Luke return to series 2 of The Migration Menu exploring how migration has transformed food and the places we call home. Headed to East London, Brick Lane in the borough of Tower Hamlets, James and Luke travel to have lunch at Graam Bangla.

(Starter)

**introduction**-(00:00-3:20)

Luke explains the gap in the Bengali food market in West London which is why the two choose to journey outside to East London, to fill the gap; questioning the migration pattern where those from Bangladesh go to the east and those from India and other parts of South Asia head toward West London.

(Main)

**Interview**- (3:20-12:05)

James and Luke interview Ashraf Hoque, an Anthropologist and Associate Professor at UCL, who details the history of Brick Lane, Bengali culture, and the arrival of Jewish and South Asian diasporas to the area as they wait for Shanur; Manager of Graam Bangla

(Dessert)

**Post Interview discussion**- (12:05-21:10)

Shanur returns from the mosque and begins preparing food with his staff. James and Luke detail his history which led to his father founding Graam Bangla. They discuss the trials and tribulations faced by those of the South Asian community during the late 1900s. Ash explains how meals in Bengali culture are finished.

**Closing Remarks and acknowledgments** (21:10-27:22)

James and Luke recap what they have learned about Bengali migration and culture especially in terms of Migration of Bengalis to East London instead of West London

The Migration Menu has been brought to you by James Staples and Luke Heslop, with help from Vimal Dalal, Angele Ijeh, Stefeni Regalado, and Jafnah Uddin. If you have any questions or comments for us, send them in and we will address them in a future show, you can get in touch at info@themigrationmenu.com. Or on ‘X’ - formerly Twitter: @migration_menu and Instagram @themigrationmenu

Literature mentioned:

Hoque, A; (2019) Being Young, Male and Muslim in Luton. UCL Press: London, UK.

Adams, C. (1987). Across Seven Seas and Thirteen Rivers.

Frost, N. (2011) ‘Green Curry: Politics and Place-Making on Brick Lane’

Food mentioned:

• Elish Bhuna
• Fish Kofta
• Fish Eggs
• Beef curry
• Bortas
• Yam root with Jack Fruit Nuts and Dried Fish

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