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Time Out
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best Indian restaurant in London, according to the 2025 English Curry Awards
On the hunt for your next great Indian meal? We feel you. If you've already worked your way through our list of the best Indian and south Asian restaurants in London, then you're probably in need of extra inspiration. Step forward the English Curry Awards. Run by Oceanic Awards, the annual competition exists to 'celebrate the rich tapestry of flavours that the curry industry brings to the English culinary landscape', and was held on August 11 in Birmingham. Worthy work, we think you'll agree. While London didn't scoop the top prize of overall national champion – that went to Sherkhan of Alnwick, a locally beloved restaurant and take-away in Northumberland – there were a bunch of regional winners and London 's greatest Indian restaurant was named as Masala Inn, which you'll find on the fringes of south London in Bexleyheath. A 'contemporary Indian restaurant and grill', Masala Inn's menu features a number of signature dishes, including Goan fish masala, creamy malabar, and lamb kaalia, as well as a host of biriani and balti dishes. Masala Inn fans have been showing their love of the restaurant on TripAdvisor, with a not too shabby 4.7 rating. One wrote: 'Everything we ordered was fantastic, especially the Malabar chicken; so rich and creamy!' Another added: 'The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the food is outstandingly good. I've tried many of the items on the menu, the railway curry is excellent, full of tender lamb and flavour.'
Time Out
2 days ago
- Time Out
The best curry in England in 2025
What's your curry order? Do you prefer a cool korma, or a spicy vindaloo? According to YouGov, Indian is the nation's second favourite takeaway (behind Chinese), so whatever your spice tolerance chances are you love a good curry now and again. There are great Indian restaurants up and down the country, but where is the very best? Enter: The English Curry Awards. Run by Oceanic Awards, the annual competition exists to 'celebrate the rich tapestry of flavours that the curry industry brings to the English culinary landscape', and was held on August 11 in Birmingham. It recognises the best places in each English region, as well as one overall national champion. The competition is fierce, and the food is delicious, but only one may come away with the trophy. This year, the top prize went to Sherkhan of Alnwick, a locally beloved restaurant and take-away in Northumberland which was also named, naturally, best in the northeast. This isn't a first for Sherkhan – it also won the awards' 'best restaurant in England' prize back in 2022. In 2024 is was shortlisted for the regional award but narrowly missed out, so it's especially exciting to see Sherkhan return to form this year. After the ceremony, the team at Sherkhan announced their success on Facebook saying 'We have done it AGAIN!!... This award is for all our lovely customers from Northumberland and throughout the whole of the country.' With a near five-star rating on TripAdvisor, customer reviews often mention the quality of both the food and service. One recent review described receiving an 'extremely friendly reception' and another declared that they could 'can safely say it's been the best curry we have had in Northumberland over the last 4 years'. Elsewhere, Lavang in Solihull was named the best curry house in the West Midlands. Describing itself as a 'culinary haven of South East Asian cuisine', it has a perfect rating on TripAdvisor, and, according to recent visitors 'amazing food'. In the southwest Mattancherry claimed the trophy from the market town of Taunton, and the Bengal Lounge, which specialises in seafood, was crowned for Yorkshire and the Humber. Here's the full list of regional and city winners from the 2025 English Curry Awards: North West: Aroma Asian Restaurant, Burnley North East: Sher Khan, Alnwick Yorkshire and the Humber: Bengal Lounge, Wetherby East Midlands: Khandan Restaurant, Wellingborough West Midlands: Lavang, Solihull) Midlands: Everest Lounge, Market Harborough East of England: Spice Valley, Norwich South East: Spice Route, Andover South West: Mattancherry, Taunton City awards 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 London: Masala Inn The best beer in Britain has been crowned for 2025.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
English Curry Awards 2025: Winners unveiled in curry industry celebration
The awards celebrates the curry industry in England 🍴 Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The winners of the 14th English Curry Awards has been announced The ceremony took place on Monday August 11 The ceremony was delivered by Oceanic Awards The English Curry Awards 2025 delivered by Oceanic Awards has announced its winners in a prestigious culinary event, celebrating the excellence of the English curry industry. On Monday August 11 at Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, the exceptional achievements of those working in the curry sector were recognised and celebrated, which included shining a light on restaurants, takeaways and individuals. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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. 'We would like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.' English Curry Awards 2025: Winners unveiled in curry industry celebration - full list | Adobe Stock / English Curry Awards Here is the full list of winners at the English Curry Awards 2025: Curry Restaurant of the Year (North West) Aroma Asian Restaurant, Burnley Curry Restaurants of the Year (North East) Sher Khan, Alnwick Curry Restaurant of the Year (Yorkshire and the Humber) Khandan Restaurant, Wellington Curry Restaurant of the Year (East Midlands) Everest Lounge, Market Harborough Curry Restaurant of the Year (West Midlands) Lavang, Solihull Curry Restaurant of the Year (East of England) Spice Valley, Norwich Curry Restaurant of the Year (South East) Spice Route, Andover Curry Restaurant of the Year (South West) Mattancherry, Taunton Curry Restaurant of the Year (Overall Winner) Sher Khan, Alnwick Best of Newcastle Sanskrit Newcastle Best of Manchester Spice n Spirits Best of Leeds Delhi Wala Food Best of Liverpool Da Mount Gurkha Best of Sheffield Prithiraj Best of Nottingham Anoki Restaurant Best of Birmingham Titash Best of Southampton Padharo Indian Restaurant Best of London Masala Inn Nepalese Restaurant of the Year Taste of Himalayan, Rowley Regis Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year Ahar Restaurant, Whitley Bay South Indian Restaurant of the Year Thira, Blackburn Afghani Restaurant of The Year CHARSI DERA, Birmingham Pakistani Restaurant of The Year Lala's Restaurant, Leeds Indian Restaurant of The Year Bombay Spice, York Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year Tangoe Restaurant, Leicester Street Food Cafe Food of the Year Karak Chaii, Rugby Street Food Restaurant of the Year Aarti Restaurant, Leeds Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year Masala City, Chichester Local Restaurant of the Year The Indian Queen, Banbury Kitchen of the Year Jilani Majestic Indian Dining, Sudbury Family Friendly Restaurant of the year Samrat, Seaham Customer Service of the Year Gurkha Imperial Dining, Bromsgrove Customer Favourite of the Year International Restaurant, Bradford Takeaway of the Year Dilshad Tandoori, Stakeford Takeaway and Delivery of the Year Pavilion Express, Bacup Curry Champions of the Year Spice Garden, South Shields Outstanding Restaurant of the Year Purple Pakora, Hazel Grove Curry Kings and Queens of the Year Akbars Team of the Year Kiplings, Sowerby Bridge Manager of the Year Buraq, Kirkham Curry Entrepreneur of the Year Bombay Lounge, Winsford Chef of the Year Spice & Spirits, Basingstoke Chef Of The Year – Editor's Choice Pipasha Restaurant, Cambridge Outstanding Indian Restaurant of the Year Everest Lounge, Oakham Recommended Restaurant of the Year Shah's, Gateshead Outstanding Chef of the Year Blue Tiffin, Stoke on Trent Emerging Restaurant of the Year Khyber Pass, Surrey Organiser's Choice Restaurant of the Year Babaji, Sunderland
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- 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
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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.
