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4 days ago
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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.
Scotsman
4 days ago
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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
