Game of Thrones star dines out at popular Sheffield restaurant that Richard Hawley and Chris Wilder love
James Cosmo was spotted at an award-winning Indian restaurant on the bustling Ecclesall Road
Well-renowned Game of Thrones actor James Cosmo became the latest big name celebrity face to dine out at a popular Ecclesall Road restaurant.
The Scottish actor, who played Jeor Mormont, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, in the popular HBO series is also known for roles in big films such as Braveheart, Trainspotting and Wonder Woman, visited Prithiraj earlier this week, in news which came as a complete surprise to store owner Sobuj Miah along with a full restaurant of delighted customers.
Sobuj told The Star: “We saw the news that James Cosmo was in the area, but we didn’t expect him to pop in and have a curry so it was a wonderful surprise.
“When his driver popped in and asked for a table for two we initially thought it was a windup, and when he walked in there were heads turning all over the restaurant.
“I’m a big Game of Thrones fan myself and many of the others are as well. I also think lots of people recognised him from Braveheart which is a great film.
“He ordered the poppadoms, chicken chaat and the lamb raj special. He really enjoyed it and finished his whole plate. It was fit for a lord commander.”
Sobuj explained that the Game of Thrones star had been telling him that he’d been craving a curry throughout the day.
James is currently shooting a high profile film called Power and Glory which is set in Sheffield although not all of it is filmed in the Steel City. It's due to be released next year in 2027.
Sobuj added: “He’s a really nice guy. We had offered him some drinks at the house but he said he was more than happy to pay for them. He shook everyone's hand, took lots of pictures with fans and was really friendly. He seemed to really enjoy himself and we hope to welcome him back.”
The Scottish actor, however, is not the only big name to have visited the restaurant this week.
Sobuj explained that the night before the popular restaurant also welcomed singer-songwriter Richard Hawley - who he describes as a regular customer.
Hawley is one of a number of celebrities who have a special dish named after them at the restaurant. Similarly other big names such as TV presenter Dan Walker and The Chase’s Mark Labbet also have their own special dish on the menu.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder, who has also dined at the restaurant in the past, is set to be the next famous face to get his own personalised dish on the menu.
When asked about the success of the restaurant, Sobuj said: “I think it’s the word of mouth that attracts celebrities to our restaurant.”