Wirral restaurant 'stepped up' to put a twist on Indian classics

Wirral has welcomed a new venue providing vegan and gluten-free options in the form of authentic Indian cuisine.

Located on Grange Road, West Kirby, Karma Indian Food is a third-generation independent that blends traditional family recipes with a forward-thinking approach.

The menus push vegan and gluten-free options to the forefront - typically an afterthought for Indian restaurants. The dedicated menus boast hundreds of combinations including starters, sides, small plates, vegan specials, classics and several rice and breads.

Try the Liverpool Echo Premium app and get the first month free

Win an incredible airport experience and flights to your chosen destination with Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Owner Hussain Miah said: "We're so proud of all the recipes and traditions passed down from our grandparents, including my grandmother who was Wirral's first-ever female Bengali chef. We'll always be very respectful of all that we've been taught but some things do need taking into the 21st century.

"We like to be creative with our dishes and give them a modern twist - you'll find some really interesting dishes on our menus. We also don't want vegan and gluten-free options to just be an afterthought or lost in a big menu. We've decided to step up and provide dedicated menus to make sure we're being inclusive."

The move has proven to be popular among diners and has even led to a vegan wedding celebration being hosted at the restaurant. Hussain added: "Although tradition is so important, it's also important to move with the times. We're always listening to our customers' needs, something that many business owners forget to do when they're so fixated on running the place. Having dedicated and simplified vegan and gluten-free