I am Mohammad, originally from Bangladesh. I came to Canada with a few hundred dollars, an education, and a dream for a better life for both myself and my family. I read about Canada, its democracy, how welcoming it is of immigrants and knew this country would become my home.
My Canadian journey started at a retail store. I always knew I wanted to serve South Asian cuisine to the community. This dream came true in 2006 when I found a business partner sharing my same passion and we started Fergus Tandoori. Since then, we have been serving authentic Indian and Bengali cuisine to customers from and around Fergus, Wellington County.
“The small-town charm, beautiful trails, fresh air, open green spaces and especially the Grand River running through Fergus makes this a wonderful place to call home."
Starting a business is hard, but I pushed through to overcome the many difficulties I came to face. Slowly, I got to know my clients and they got to know me. Over the years, these relationships grew. Now people of Fergus know me and recognize me even when I am not at the restaurant. Our hard work is recognized and there is a sense of belonging. The people and the community are warm and friendly. Nothing gives me more joy than to share our love for our community through our cuisine.
Last December, I moved to Fergus after years of being the proud restauranteur of the Fergus Tandoori Grill, which is a pioneer in Ethnic Indian restaurants in Wellington County. A state-of-the-art hospital nearby gives me and my (now grown) children peace of mind, knowing healthcare assistance is right where we are. The small-town charm, beautiful trails, fresh air, open green spaces and especially the Grand River running through Fergus makes this a wonderful place to call home.
