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By
the grace of God Our Food has been Savored by people
from all over the world for generations.
All Bundu Khan's Clients are extremely loyal. We have
had regular clients who have been coming in to enjoy
our food since the past fifty years and they say that
our food is a delicious and superior in quality as it
was years ago. We cook in the open - in front of our
customers. Our food is not all that spicy. So it appeals
to Western and Eastern palates alike. And also kids-
they are our most special customers. To us they are
guests, not just customers Families walk into our restaurants
with complete trust, without any qualms as to the quality
of our food or service. They are assured of a totally
hassle free, homelike atmosphere characterized by quick
and courteous service. My brothers are constantly out
in the restaurant making sure that our customers are
happy and satisfied.
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What
strata of society do the majority of their clients
belong to?
Our customers range from rich to poor people from
all income groups can easily afford our food.
 Four
Kebabs and two parathas can provide a satisfying
meal for any individual along with the salad which
is complimentary. Even if a chicken tikka meal
is included the total cost of the meals adds up
to between Rs 50-60 so no leaves our restaurants
dissatisfied or unhappy.
Is it a high profit business?
This is a misconception as there are often rough
paths too. For a considerable period of time now
all businesses have suffered including the hotel
and restaurant industry specially in the evening-night
profit slot. However thankfully things are still
satisfactory. Up
to fifteen years ago the boom is Business was
such that we literally had to beg customers to
leaves at night because we where completely exhausted
yet clients would continue to pour in late into
the night. Now the scenario is different. People
are afraid to venture out after dark. After 10
p.m. the city seems to be under curfew. People
often question us as to why we don't introduce
new item on our menu like biryani, korma etc.
to make up for this situation but we stick to
our traditional items because the secret unique
recipes have been handed down to us by our forefathers.
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What
difficulties did you face in setting up your business
in Pakistan?
Tremendous hardships however we have remained steadfast
during difficult times and continued to be sincere and
honest in our dealing with others. Once I remember I
had to carry supplies of water on my head to our work
premises over a distance of two kilometers. We have
have even washed dishes and cleaned toilets in the past
and do so even today if it is necessary. However, we
maintain that there is no country as wonderful as the
respect and status that we enjoy today. The new restaurants
spend millions on decor, presentation of food and in
creating a luxurious and sophisticated ambiance. You
seem to have neglected those areas.
Why?
We believe in concentrating on our food, its quality
and taste.
Our belief is that very fancy exteriors are needed
when something essential is lacking within. Furthermore,
maintaining luxurious, air-conditioned surroundings
would make our relatively low income clientele uncomfortable
and also force us to upgrade our prices which in turn
would make it unaffordable for them and all our customers
are very valuable to us. Bundu Khan's stall at the Dubai
Shopping Festival is one of the major attractions. At
our stall in the global Village we are not offering
all our specialists because our trip to be part of the
Dubai Shopping Festival was a hurried affair. We are
offering chicken tikka, chicken boneless. Bihari boti
and parathas. I visited Dubai last year for the Festival
after my earlier trip in the late 70's - it is a totally
different experience now. We are thinking of opening
a restaurant there; plans are afoot - let's see how
things work out. Is he a happy man at the end of the
day? "I see myself as a fakir - God's fakir. The
Almighty has given us a lot and I am a very contented
man. I spend a lot of time in the mosque as a khadim
thanking Him for showering fame and prosperity on our
family."
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