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Parvin kumar's second Pan Asian restaurant Nordic & traditional techniques to explore the depths We're dedicated to using modern & Asian cuisine but constantly thinking of the future serving bao buns from Vietnam, Korean and indo Chinese, Noodles.and momo from Darjleeing Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet, with katsu Teriyaki & umami burgers, Burmese & Malaysian, curry ,Bombay to Calcutta street food & more CRAFTED WITH PASSION. At Bao Asia, culinary artistry meets cultural heritage.
The Bao Asia by Parvin kumar aim is that food taste brings to you a new and authentic pan Asian food . Using only the finest ingredients and most delicate spices. Truly taste,clean and authentic dishes created with live and care for you to enjoy. These are classics that remain loved all over the world.
Our dedicated chefs explore the roots of these trio cuisine taking inspiration from all corners of the continent to deliver exotic flavours and theatrical technique that are not commonly found in other restaurant and takeaway in Britain.
My culinary Guru Gold Medalist Chef
Dinesh Rawat consultancy this project.
Parvin Kumar
Parvin Kumar: Mastermind
Behind Bao Asia
Parvin Kumar, the talented chef with background of hotel management degree and co-owner of bao Asia and Soami's Trio in Consett, whose culinary journey has taken him from India to the UK, blending flavours and cultures along the way. Parvin began his career training at the prestigious Oberoi Hotels in India, where he honed his skills before moving to the UK in 2003. Here, he worked at a series of notable restaurants, including Spice Cube and Sachin's in Newcastle and Haveli in Darras Hall a Michelin guided restaurant before opening his own restaurant.
In 2021, Parvin and his wife, Rohini, established Soami's Trio. Since then, their restaurant has attracted a loyal following, with diners travelling from across the region.
Even BBC chef Si King of the Hairy Bikers has visited, a testament to Parvin's culinary excellence. The accolades have poured in too, with TripAdvisor's 'Traveller's Choice Award' in 2023 and 2024, the Good Food Award for consecutive years, and the prestigious British Curry Award. Soami's Trio also won Fusion Restaurant of the Year at the LTG Prestige Awards 2022 and has been nominated again for 2025.
With a passion for inventive dishes, Parvin continues to make Soami's Trio a culinary gem, blending Indian, Thai, and fusion flavours that keep diners coming back for more.