FIFE’S first Indian street food and cocktail bar is set to open in Dunfermline next month.

The unique concept is the latest business venture of restaurateur Dhaneshwar Prasad who has helped launch 52 restaurants to date in Scotland and worldwide.

Mr Prasad was the manager of Khushi’s for many years but launched the innovative Handi Indian restaurant in Glenrothes just a year ago and said it’s already established as a successful business.

He has chosen Dunfermline as the venue for his latest culinary venture, a unique Indian “streatery” and cocktail bar - the first of its type in Fife.

Dhoom, to open in September, will be taking over the former Eastern Buffet premises on New Row and will serve authentic tapas style street food from all regions of India.

Mr Prasad said: “This is a completely new concept for me, and for the UK, representing my considerable experience in the industry where I have always striven to give customers what they are looking for – superb authentic Indian food to enjoy together.

“I am putting everything into this new business and hope the Dunfermline populus will get behind me by coming along to give Dhoom a try.

“The location is very central for the whole of the town centre and could not be better known.”

Dhoom will also have a cocktail bar, with Indian herbs used in the drinks, and the aim is to serve a wide range with a late licence at the weekend.

Mr Prasad said cocktails will feature herbs and spices such as turmeric, basil, ginger, coriander and star anise, and will be given a dramatic presentation through dry ice and novel twists.

The restaurant is currently going through an extensive fit out, with a four-seater “tuk tuk” to be used for private dining hire.

He said: “Street food of all types is a massive concept at the moment, and Indian tapas of the quality and authenticity I am going to be presenting at Dhoom will create a very sociable eating experience, enhanced by my innovative spicy cocktails.

“Our late licence at weekends is another bonus for customers.”

It is expected that the new “streatery” will created around 20 new jobs in the area.

Mr Prasad said: “The countdown is on for Dhoom opening now. We’re going to put the town on the culinary map – Dhoom will be part of a vibrant eating out scene in the town centre.”

Dhoom will launch with a 10-course taster menu in September, with the full a la carte menu launching the following month.