Dosa Kingss reopened on Sunday
Dosa Kingss has now reopened(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A restaurant where diners were taken ill after eating a meal has reopened after a two-week closure.
Emergency services descended on Dosa Kingss in Sale, Trafford, on Saturday, September 6, after several lunchtime diners became unwell.
Eleven people were checked over by paramedics at the scene, while two were taken to hospital due to the severity of their reaction, including one who described getting an ‘excruciating’ stinging sensation that felt ‘like chewing glass’.
Trafford council launched an investigation into the Northenden Road restaurant, which closed its doors following the ordeal.
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But the restaurant reopened on Sunday (September 21), before the results of any investigation had been made public.
A post on the restaurant’s Facebook page last week said: “Dear valued customers, we are delighted to announce the reopening of Dosa Kingss on Sunday, September 21 (12-3pm and 5-10pm). We look forward to welcoming you back!”
A note in the restaurant’s window told customers the restaurant was closed (Image: Georgie Docker)
The restaurant also confirmed its opening times every evening this week, plus lunchtimes and evenings over the weekend.
Dosa Kingss is yet to publicly comment on the incident which saw two of its diners attend hospital.
It previously announced its closure ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’, with a hand-written note also placed on the restaurant’s door.
The Manchester Evening News understands the incident was related to food eaten at the South Indian street kitchen and bar, where a vegetarian menu was served.
One line of enquiry being followed is that yams could have caused diners to fall ill, of which some varieties contain toxins that can be harmful when undercooked.
One diner, Amrita Kapadia, was with her young son and family to celebrate Onam Sadhya, having ordered from a set menu for the annual occasion.
She said the Aviyal, which is a thick stew of mixed vegetables, was among the first to be made – and contained yams. Amrita was later taken to A&E after suffering from a burning throat and mouth.
Emergency services at the scene(Image: Joanne Buckley)
“The table next to us started complaining that something was stinging or spicy in their mouths,” she said.
“The restaurant folks brought them water and, while that was going on, two of us at our table of five had the same dish at the same time, which was a mixed vegetable dish called Aviyal.
“As soon as we ate it, we had this stinging sensation in our mouths. It was like chewing glass, it was excruciating. It felt like I had been stung by bees it was just so painful.
“We couldn’t taste anything and our tongues went bizarre. The sensation travelled to our gums, cheek and throats.”
The exact cause of the incident is yet to be confirmed. Trafford council has been approached for an update on its investigation.
The Food Standards Agency website still shows Dosa Kingss’ previous hygiene rating of ‘five’ following an inspection in February, but also says the business was ‘recently inspected’ with a ‘new rating to be published soon’.
Police, paramedics and fire crews all attended Dosa Kingss after diners became ill on September 6. Greater Manchester Police said some diners were treated at the scene for ‘minor reactions’.
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North West Ambulance Service confirmed two people were taken to hospital. The possibility of a gas leak was quickly ruled out.
The Manchester Evening News has made several requests for comment to Dosa Kingss over the last fortnight, including today.