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Metro
6 hours ago
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- 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.
Scotsman
11 hours ago
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- 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
11 hours 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
11 hours 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.
Daily Mail
05-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Creepy Mad Mex owner ordered to pay young worker a RECORD amount after vile campaign of sexual harassment - and even his customers weren't safe
A young employee at a Mad Mex franchise in Sydney 's Hills District has received a $305,000 payout after enduring a pattern of sexual harassment by her manager. Sher Khan, 62, was found by Federal Court Justice Robert Bromwich to have sexually harassed the young Nepalese employee, and she was awarded $160,000 in general damages, a record for a federal sexual harassment case. The woman, Biplavi Magar, had been employed by Mexicali Enterprises Pty Ltd, a company owned and controlled by Khan which was a franchisee of Mexican themed fast food chain Mad Mex. Justice Bromwich also awarded Ms Magar aggravated damages, taking her total to $305,000, in large part due to the way in which her former boss had run his court case and the fact he had threatened her with defamation proceedings. During the case it was alleged Khan, who also goes by Sonny Khan, had showed the employee pornography during her work as a shift supervisor, brushed sex toys against her thigh, and made repeated sexualised remarks. Ms Magar outlined one incident in January 2023 when she said Khan pointed to a hickey on her neck and asked if she had enjoyed the night before as well as questioned her about who she had met and if she got 'banged'. She also said Khan asked her whether she would sleep with other employees at the Baulkham Hills store, including some as young as 13. Ms Magar also gave evidence that Khan asked her to get into his car, where he took out an iPad and pulled up explicit content on PornHub before he showed her sex toys in a Coles bag and, at one point, touched her thigh with one. She testified she froze and 'just wanted to vomit'. The employee claimed Khan had also led discussions in the workplace in which staff commented on customer's or former worker's breasts, bottoms and clothing, and called them 'skanks' or 'whores'. She claimed Khan asked her if she had ever had sex with a woman or watched lesbian pornography and when she said no, suggested that she 'loosen up' and experiment. Khan attempted to argue he could not have sexually harassed the woman because of serious medical conditions, including impotence. However, Justice Bromwich said his health conditions did not pose any restriction to sexual misconduct. 'There was nothing to suggest that he could not engage in other acts of a sexual nature that did not require a sex drive,' he said. 'His boasting about his exploits included describing acts which did not require him to perform sexually in a way that the medical conditions he described precluded, such as using sex toys or performing oral sex.' After Ms Magar complained about his conduct to Mad Mex human resources, Khan's legal representatives twice threatened to bring defamation proceedings against her. Justice Bromwich found the owner took this action to try to stop her from pursuing her complaints, and this amounted to victimisation that contravened the Sex Discrimination Act. The franchisee owner emphatically denied that he, or employees at the Norwest Marketown store, had stood around making derogatory comments towards customers or staff members. He also denied he ever owned an iPad or sex toys or showed the employee pornographic videos or asked her to attend a massage parlour or hotel with him. He also denied ever asking her which of her colleagues she'd like to have sex with, whether she used sex toys or describing his exploits with his ex-wife. Ms Magar testified the sexual harassment had left her bedridden 'most days', 'unable to prepare food to eat, get water to drink or get out of bed to use the bathroom without difficulty', and she became heavily dependent on friends and her partner. She said she felt dirty, had suicidal thoughts, and was afraid to leave the house alone or get another job. She has since been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress and major depressive disorders. Justice Bromwich said Khan fostered a workplace culture that was disinterested in preventing sexist conduct from taking place and was instead tolerant, or even conducive to its continuation. 'Such a workplace culture can have the effect of normalising sexualised behaviour towards women and foster an escalation into worse behaviour, such as a progression into sexual harassment,' he said. In 2019, Khan spoke on behalf of Mad Mex at a conference in Fiji where he said the international expansion of the brand into Asia was fantastic, especially for franchisees. 'It takes the brand to the next level,' he said. 'Asia is a growth market with diverse cultures and adventurous appetites for great tastes and flavours, which is perfect for Mad Mex.' Ms Magar came to Australia in 2021 on a student visa. The supervisor initially also brought the case against Mexicali, but discontinued that claim after the company went into liquidation.
