Sake Dean Mahomet

Study note

Sake Dean Mahomet was born in India and later moved to Britain, where he made a lasting mark on British culture. He is remembered for opening one of Britain's first Indian restaurants, a curry house in London, in the early 19th century. This makes him an important early figure in the long history of Indian food in Britain.

He is also remembered for introducing the practice of 'shampooing' to Britain, a form of therapeutic massage and bathing based on Indian traditions. So the true statement to recall is that Sake Dean Mahomet opened one of Britain's first Indian restaurants. His story is a good example of how people from across the world have helped to shape British life and customs.

Memory tip: Sake Dean Mahomet, opened an early curry house and introduced 'shampooing'.