Sake Dean Mahomet

Key facts

Born in Bengal, India (1759–1851); served in the Bengal army before coming to Britain in 1782.
Opened the Hindoostane Coffee House in London in 1810 — the first curry house in Britain.
He and his wife also introduced "shampooing" (Indian head massage) to Britain.

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