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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Best curry house in England named - and it's in a tiny market town
The recent English Curry Awards 2025 named the best curry houses in the country and in each region, with both small and large curry houses scooping awards for the authentic and flavourful dishes they serve up to locals The finest curry house in England has been revealed. Whilst major cities across the UK boast countless curry establishments, the top spot actually belongs to a small market town. The recent English Curry Awards 2025 crowned the nation's premier curry houses in each region, with both intimate and expansive restaurants claiming prizes for the genuine and flavoursome meals they dish up to punters. And it's official: England's premier curry house sits in the North East. Facing fierce rivalry, the Curry Restaurant of the Year accolade went to Sher Khan in Alnwick, Northumberland, reports the Express. It also won the prize for the North East's finest curry house. Curry establishments nationwide were recognised by region and city, but Sher Khan claimed the overall crown. The awards bash occurred in Birmingham this week, with 2025 marking its 14th year. Curry houses have become fundamental to numerous British towns and cities. Alnwick locals have sung the praises of this neighbourhood gem. One reviewer said: "The best curry we have had in years. Service was excellent and the staff super friendly. I'd totally recommend for great food and a relaxed sophisticated night out. Great value for money." Another said: "The service was excellent with all the waiting staff being pleasant and attentive. They made really good recommendations and we appreciated that. The food was all excellent. We ordered a fairly wide range of items from the menu and it was all delicious. Reasonably priced too." The extensive menu at this eatery showcases Indian favourites, all reasonably priced. Appetisers can be bought for as little as £3.95, whilst main courses average around £10. In the North West, Aroma Asian Restaurant in Burnley claimed the top honour, whilst Khandan Restaurant in Wellington secured the accolade for Yorkshire and Humber. Spice Valley in Norwich was crowned Curry Restaurant of the Year in the East of England, whilst Everest Lounge in Market Harborough claimed the prize for the East Midlands. Meanwhile, Lavang in Solihull was declared the finest in the West Midlands and Spice Route in Andover was crowned the finest in the South East. The accolade in the South West went to Mattancherry in Taunton. Awards were also handed out for the finest curry houses of the year in major cities across England. London's finest is Masala Inn in Bexleyheath. In Manchester, the prize went to Spice n Spirits. Meanwhile, Newcastle's is Sanskrit, Leeds' is Delhi Wala Food, Liverpool's is Da Mount Gurkha, Sheffield's is Prithiraj, Nottingham's is Anoki Restaurant, and Southampton's is Padharo Indian Restaurant.
Metro
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The best curry houses in England revealed — find your local with our map
Whether you share a table full of dishes or keep your curry to yourself, you'll want to know which spots are worth visiting. And now you can. The English Curry Awards 2025 have named the nation's best curry houses, serving up a list of must-visit restaurants from the north east to the south west coast. Taking the top title of Curry Restaurant of the Year was Sher Khan in Alnwick, Northumberland. It also scooped the award for the best curry house in the North East, impressing diners with its warm service and rich flavours. Located in the heart of rural Northumberland, Alnwick is best known for its historic castle, a filming location for Harry Potter, and its picturesque cobbled streets filled with independent shops and cafés. It's a tiny market town, making Sher Khan's national win all the more impressive. The multi-award winning restaurant boasts a 4.7 TripAdvisor rating, based on over 500 reviews, with customers praising its 'friendly reception' and 'tasty food'. One described it as 'Simply the best in Alnwick'. On the menu, you'll find classics like jalfrezi and tandoori chicken alongside a variety of other regional favourites. But if you don't live in the north east, don't worry, plenty of other restaurants have received awards this year. In the North West, Aroma Asian Restaurant in Burnley claimed the crown. The family run restaurant has been creating authentic cuisine since 2007, according to its website and is another highly-lauded establishment on Tripadvisor, with 4.7 stars. Reviews describe the food as 'perfect', with hundreds of other reviews impressed by the service and quality too. Khandan Restaurant in Wellington was named the best in Yorkshire and the Humber. Everest Lounge in Market Harborough topped the East Midlands and Lavang in Solihull took the West Midlands award. Spice Valley in Norwich was named the best in the East of England, while Spice Route in Andover won the South East, and Mattancherry in Taunton triumphed in the South West. Aside from the regional accolades, awards were also handed out to the best curry houses in cities across England. Those looking for the best in the capital will have to head to the Masala Inn in Bexleyheath. The small restaurant in southeast London has both takeaway and dine-in options available and is open seven days a week. It'll set you back around £15 for a main course. The restaurant has a 4.7 Tripadvisor rating, based on over 400 reviews. One pleased customer wrote: 'Absolutely wonderful and well spiced food. The staff was unreal and so kind and caring. 'Will definitely be coming back, can't explain how good the food was.' Meanwhile, Spice n Spirits was crowned as Manchester's best. The takeaway is located in Little Hulton, Salford, and has a small dining area but they also have a cozy dine-in spot near Bolton. The menu features a variety of Indian-style street dishes, you'll find starters from around £4 and mains from £10. The restaurant has 4.6 stars on Tripadvisor, full of satisfied customers. One described it as the 'best Indian restaurant in Manchester with spectacular service'. Another wrote it was 'best Indian restaurant for miles', with 'superb food and great service even when very busy'. More Trending The awards ceremony, held on Monday, August 11, at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, brought together chefs, restaurateurs, and industry figures from across the country for a night celebrating the diversity of England's curry scene. Irfan Younis, a spokesperson for The English Curry Awards 2025 said: 'It was another memorable event that honoured the dedication and hard work of the nominees and celebrated the rich tapestry of flavours that the curry industry brings to the English culinary landscape. 'The awards provide a platform to applaud the exceptional efforts of those who have made significant contribution to the curry sector and continue to elevate the nation's love for curry. View More » 'We would like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.' Best of Newcastle – Sanskrit Newcastle – Sanskrit Newcastle Best of Manchester – Spice n Spirits – Spice n Spirits Best of Leeds – Delhi Wala Food – Delhi Wala Food Best of Liverpool – Da Mount Gurkha – Da Mount Gurkha Best of Sheffield – Prithiraj – Prithiraj Best of Nottingham – Anoki Restaurant – Anoki Restaurant Best of Birmingham – Titash – Titash Best of Southampton – Padharo Indian Restaurant – Padharo Indian Restaurant Best of London – Masala Inn Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: UK pasta chain with 'carbonara of dreams' is expanding with 300 restaurants planned MORE: Walkers is launching two permanent new crisp flavours for first time in decades MORE: Lidl just launched three 'divine' new bakery items — starting from 79p Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Scottish Sun
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
England's best curry restaurants revealed in big industry awards – did your local make the list?
Use our map to see if your favourite curry house made the top spot SPICE UP YOUR LIFE England's best curry restaurants revealed in big industry awards – did your local make the list? THE best curry restaurants in the UK have been revealed, check to see if your favourite spot is on the list. The English Curry Awards have announced its winner for the top curry restaurant of the year. The awards, organised by Oceanic Awards, aim to showcase the talents of chefs, restaurateurs, and takeaway services who serve the beloved dish. The overall winner for the best curry restaurant went to Sher Khan in Alnwick. The Northumberland restaurant has a strong 4.7 rating on TripAdvisor, with fans praising its "friendly reception" and "tasty food". Fans of the eatery can tuck into a range of dishes including jalfrezi and tandoori chicken. The hot spot was also crowned the best of its kind in the North East. Up next was Aroma Asian Restaurant in Burnley, which won the award for the best curry spot in the North West. Diners have praised this restaurant for its "reasonable prices" and "fabulous food". The spot offers both dine-in and takeaway options, with a range of options including Vegetable Karahi and Channa Massala. In Yorkshire and the Humber, Khandan Restaurant was crowned the best of the region. The traditional restaurant offers flavours of both Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. Chef shares his Chicken Keema Karahi recipe Those looking for a deal can also try out its Banquet night every Wednesday, which costs £14.95 per person. Meanwhile, Lavang in Solihull was named as the best curry restaurant in the West Midlands. The haunt describes itself as a "culinary haven of South East Asian cuisine" and offers both eat-in and takeaway options. Heading to the East of England and Spice Valley in Norwich took the crown. In the South East, Spice Route in Andover was named the number one spot in the region. The spot serves up traditional Indian cuisine and has been praised by diners for its "bold spices and creative dishes". In the South West, Mattancherry in Taunton was given the top spot. Diners have raved about the restaurants "superb" food and service. Awards were also handed to the best spots in cities across the UK. You can check out the list below: Newcastle - Sanskrit Newcastle Manchester - Spice n Spirits Leeds - Delhi Wala Food Liverpool - Da Mount Gurkha Sheffield - Prithiraj Nottingham - Anoki Restaurant Birmingham - Titash Southampton - Padharo Indian Restaurant MORE TOP EATS There are plenty of other top restaurants in the UK which are worth trying out. Uber Eats has announced 128 of the best takeaway restaurants in the UK and Ireland for 2025. One of this year's finalists is Smokeworks, a casual barbecue restaurant specialising in slow-cooked meats, burgers, and American-style comfort food. Located in Cambridge, customers can devour a menu filled with ribs, wings, pulled pork, and hearty sides. Pizza places also made the list, such as Scaramantica Pizzeria in Cardiff, Pizzarova in Bristol, and Dough Bros in Cleethorpes, Yorkshire, where a 12-inch margherita costs just £10. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
