The Leeds business dubbed the “King of Samosas” secured its spot as one of Leeds' most popular cafes on BBC Two’s Remarkable Places to Eat.
Anand Sweets, in Harehills, appeared on the food programme hosted by Nadiya Hussian and Fred Sirieix this week.
And the family behind the beloved cafe - which has served Leeds for 21 years - shared their pride and excitement after their BBC2 debut.
Nadiya, who grew up in the east Leeds area, took the First Dates presenter to enjoy her favourite snacks at the business leased by the Chera family.
The business was founded and ran by Mr Anand and his family before the Chera family took over in 2019.
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Mum Surjit and dad Harvinder run the kitchen while their three daughters work at the front of the house of the vegan-friendly cafe that serves traditional Indian sweets also sells street food such as samosas and curries.
The duo ordered samosas, samosa chaat and masala chai tea, and it only cost Nadiya and Fred £11.40.
Speaking on the programme, presenter and TV chef Nadiya said: “There’s a reason why it has such a great reputation, it’s because they do make the best samosas.”
Viewers agreed that Anand was 'amazing' and were thrilled to see it on TV, posting on social media to praise the Harehills institution.
One viewer said: “Watching Remarkable places to eat with Fred Siriex. I can confirm that Anand Sweet Centre in Leeds is amazing. The quality of the food is exceptional.”
Gagan, who works at the restaurant helping her parents said she was happy other people enjoyed their food.
Speaking to LeedsLive, she said: “My parents wanted to start something new, that's the reason they started it. It was very exciting, we’ve never done that before.
“We’ve been on TV a couple of times but not on a proper show."
Speaking of her parents' reaction to appearing on the show, she added: “They’re very proud of their cooking and happy people like the food.
“We really hope people will come in and try new stuff and enjoy them just because people are scared because it's Indian food, they think it's going to be spicy.”
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Other viewers who took to Twitter said: “I need to go to Anand Sweets #Remarkableplacestoeat”
A second added: “What an amazing watch #Remarkableplacestoeat and thank you @BegumNadiya for you passion and enthusiasm about everything #Yorkshire. My weekend is going to be filled with Anand Sweets #Samosas, #Cheese and a @Bettys #FatRascal thank you @fredsirieix1 @BBCTwo”
You can still watch the episode of Remarkable Places To Eat on the BBC iPlayer.
