How This £80M Muslim Entrepreneur Built a Viral Bengali Brunch Brand

How This £80M Muslim Entrepreneur Built a Viral Bengali Brunch Brand

Author: Islamic Finance Guru October 28, 2025 Duration: 40:47

My friend Sonny is an entrepreneur who’s spent the last decade building and scaling businesses across food, property and community ventures. He’s developed a reputation for spotting opportunities and turning ideas into reality.Now focussed on transforming overlooked spaces into thriving destinations, his ventures like Momlette and Kismet Cafe sit alongside his property work, where he now manages assets totalling over £80 million.Momlette opened in 2022 and instantly went viral on Instagram for its halal British brunch, turning a small 14-seater café into a smash hit grossing over half a million pounds in year one. With the second branch launched in 2024, Momlette is set to become a franchise in 2026.I sat down with him to learn more about lessons entrepreneurs can take from his journey.


The IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts, from the team at Islamic Finance Guru, delve into the practical and spiritual dimensions of wealth within a Muslim life. This collection moves beyond theory, offering tangible guidance on navigating modern financial landscapes in a halal manner. A central pillar is the popular Millionaire Muslim series, which breaks down concepts of halal investing, personal finance management, and building entrepreneurial ventures aligned with Islamic principles. Beyond the balance sheet, the podcast regularly integrates spirituality with material success through dedicated sessions of Qur'anic tafseer, exploring verses with direct relevance to business and economic conduct. For a broader perspective, the IFG team also gathers fortnightly to analyze current affairs, dissecting world events through a lens of faith and ethical finance. The result is a multifaceted audio resource that addresses the entire spectrum of money matters-from the technical to the spiritual-empowering listeners to build prosperity with purpose and integrity. Each episode in this podcast series is designed to equip the Muslim community with the knowledge and spiritual context to confidently engage with the financial world.
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Duration: 15:17
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