This week, owner, Tony Hussain, confirmed the popular restaurant had shut its doors for the final time on February 2, 2023. The news was met with sadness and messages of support for Tony and the Balti King team from customers old and new.
Being an iconic part of Sheffield’s hospitality industry for so long, there have been many photos taken there over the years. Here are six photos to take us down the Balti King memory lane.
1. Old restaurant front
Balti King's street facing facade had a very different look before the restaurant's latest front was installed. Photo: Roger Nadal
2. 1997
Manager Tony Hussain with waiters, left, Shabin Younis, and Tariq Hussain, at the Balti King restaurant, Broomhill. Photo: Roger Nadal
3. A popular Sheffield restaurant
Managers, Adres Khan(left) and Nazakat Hussain at the Balti King, Broomhill. Photo: Roger Nadal
4. 'Sheffield's first balti house'
Steve Mabbutt tucks into a fresh Balti at The Balti King in Broomhill. Photo: Dean Atkins