A popular restaurant chain has suggested Bradford city centre is on its radar amid future expansion plans.

Marko Husak - co-founder of the Indian street food and craft beer chain Bundobust - made the comments as he celebrated the City of Culture 2025 announcement.

The speculation captured the attention of Bundobust fans and foodies with one saying: “Bradford needs a Bundobust.”

Some supporters suggested potential venues, such as the former Yorkshire Penny Bank, while others did not hold back their not-so-subtle dreams of “a dog friendly, vegetarian Indian Street Food restaurant that also does craft beer”.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Bundobust co-founder Mayur Patel, commercial property partner Simon Mydlowski (standing) and Bundobust co-founder Mark Husak, pictured.Bundobust co-founder Mayur Patel, commercial property partner Simon Mydlowski (standing) and Bundobust co-founder Mark Husak, pictured.

The award-winning Goose Eye Brewery, based in Castlefields Industrial Estate, Bingley, added: “It wouldn’t be short of beer from the Bradford district.”

Reacting to Bradford winning the culture bid, Marko said: "Right, who wants to open a restaurant in Bradford city centre?"

Bradford Council chief Kersten England curiously responded: "You do don’t you Marko".

"I think about it all the time, Kersten,” he replied.

“I definitely think that Bradford will now be on the radar of the bigger players in the industry, and also inspire new start ups to do something new and exciting! I can’t wait to see what happens."

When the Telegraph & Argus asked Marko for more hints, he revealed Bundobust has no firm plans to open a restaurant in Bradford just yet.

Marko confirmed Bundobust will be reviewing any possible opportunities in the city over the next few years.

One fan said: "A Bundobust Bradford would be Brill!"

Another said: "Hopefully plenty of new places start popping up, also open Bundobust Bradford."

Sharing their opinion, one supporter said: "Please do it! Last time I was at the Alhambra I noticed everybody was having pre-dinner food in the theatre itself as options were so thin."