Winners announced in curry 'Oscars': Is YOUR local on the list?

Best curry houses in UK announced in industry ‘Oscars’: ‘Ruby’ in Hertford celebrates ‘Champion of Champions’ accolade at Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards – while others take home ‘Chef of the Year’ and best takeaway.. so is YOUR local a winner?

  • Britain’s best curry houses have been crowned in a national awards ceremony
  • A Hertfordshire curry house took the award of National Champion of Champions 
  • A chef from Newcastle upon Tyne won National Chef of The Year 2022
  • A Manchester eaterie took the title of National Takeaway of The Year 2022

Britain’s best curry houses have been crowned in a national awards ceremony celebrating South Asian cuisine. 

On Sunday night, the country’s best restaurants, takeaways, chefs, and personalities were unveiled, after being chosen by 700,000 customers.

A Hertfordshire curry house took the grand award of National Champion of Champions, while a chef from Newcastle upon Tyne won National Chef of The Year 2022. And a Manchester eaterie took the title of best takeaway.

Salik Mohammed Munim, Founder of the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA), said that each year the bar set by every nominee is raised.

He added that the awards were ‘extremely special’, bringing together chefs and restauranteurs during after ‘an exceptionally difficult and testing time’.

‘The cost of energy crisis is a real threat to the sector, and many are faced with the prospect of closing doors after having served their local communities and patrons for decades,’ he said.

‘This has been a back-to-back assault on the sector, which was recently reeling and recovering from the pandemic, and staffing shortages post-Brexit.’

More than 2,300 eateries were nominated for the awards, which were held at a red-carpet event in London.

Winners were selected by panel of judges comprising of Chand Rahman, Executive Chef and multi-award winning Celebrity Chef; Mohammed Mujibur Rahman, ex-Mayor of Corby; and Graham Taylor, Senior Chef Lecturer, Cambridge Regional College. 

Restaurants were awarded based on three key factors: Quality of Food, Quality of Service, and Value for Money, were all considered, as well as Food Hygiene Ratings and reviews from websites such as TripAdvisor and Google. 

Restaurants that made it through the first phase were judged and invited to participate in a Cook-Off Competition. The scoring was based on flavour, appearance, texture, hygiene, and aroma.

National winners 

National Champion of Champions

National Champion of Champions was awarded to Ruby in Hertford

Ruby in Hertford took the title of National Champion of Champions, coming out top from the event 

National Champion of Champions was awarded to Ruby in Hertford. 

National Chef of The Year 2022 

My Delhi Indian Streetery in Newcastle upon Tyne won the National Chef of The Year 2022

The Newcastle upon Tyne eaterie was celebrated for its chef’s work

My Delhi Indian Streetery in Newcastle upon Tyne won the National Chef of The Year 2022.

National Takeaway of The Year 2022

Bombay Cuisine in Prestwich, Manchester won the accolade of National Takeaway of The Year 

Manchester takeaway Bombay Cuisine was scored top for Britain’s best Indian takeaway

Bombay Cuisine in Prestwich, Manchester won the accolade of National Takeaway of The Year 2022.

Lifetime Achievement Award 

Muquim Ahmed, a British entrepreneur, was given a Lifetime Achievement Award

Muquim Ahmed, a British entrepreneur who has been dubbed ‘the first Bangladeshi millionaire’ and the ‘King of Brick Lane’, was given a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The successful restaurateur and has spent more than 40 years building a rapidly growing business empire.

Regional Restaurant of the Year

East Anglia

Pipasha, Cambridge 

Pipasha, Cambridge, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for East Anglia

East London

Bengal Tiger, City of London 

Bengal Tiger, City of London, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for East London

East Midlands

Ashiana Indian & Bangladeshi Restaurant, Newark 

Ashiana Indian & Bangladeshi Restaurant, Newark, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for East Midlands

Essex

British India Restaurant, Frinton-on-Sea 

British India Restaurant, Frinton-on-Sea, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for Essex

Hertfordshire

Ruby, Hertford 

Ruby, Hertford, also won Regional Restaurant of the Year for Hertfordshire

North East

The Vine Indian Cuisine, Sheffield 

The Vine Indian Cuisine, Sheffield, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for North East

North London 

Bayleaf Restaurant, North London 

Bayleaf Restaurant, North London, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for North London

Northern Ireland

Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge, Belfast 

Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge, Belfast, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for Northern Ireland

North West

The Milnrow Balti, Rochdale 

The Milnrow Balti, Rochdale, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for North West

Scotland

Spice Tandoori, Elgin 

Spice Tandoori, Elgin, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for Scotland

South Central

Radhuni, Princes Risborough 

Radhuni, Princes Risborough, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for South Central

South East

Tarana Bar & Restaurant, Crawley 

South London

Indian Room, Balham 

South West

Alcombe Tandoori, Alcombe 

Alcombe Tandoori, Alcombe, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for South West

Surrey

Tarana Lingfield, Lingfield 

Tarana Lingfield, Lingfield, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for Surrey

Wales

The Grand Sultan, Port Talbot 

The Grand Sultan, Port Talbot, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for Wales

West London 

Madhu’s of Mayfair, Mayfair 

West Midlands 

Delhi 6, Sutton Coldfield 

Delhi 6, Sutton Coldfield, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for West Midlands

East Anglia

Lalbagh Bangladeshi & Indian Diner, Cambridge

Lalbagh Bangladeshi & Indian Diner, Cambridge, won Regional Restaurant of the Year for East Anglia

Regional Chef of The Year 

East Midlands

The Spice Lounge, Rushden

The Spice Lounge, Rushden, won Regional Chef of The Year for East Midlands

Essex 

Cinnamon, Epping

Cinnamon, Epping, won Regional Chef of The Year for Essex

North East

My Delhi Indian Streetery, Newcastle upon Tyne

My Delhi Indian Streetery, Newcastle upon Tyne, won Regional Chef of The Year for North East

North London 

The Rajdoot, Hampstead 

The Rajdoot, Hampstead, won Regional Chef of The Year for North London

South London

Silka Borough Market, Southwark 

Silka Borough Market, Southwark, won Regional Chef of The Year for South London

Wales 

Elaichi, Carmarthen 

Elaichi, Carmarthen, won Regional Chef of The Year for Wales

West Midlands  

Poncho Khana, Birmingham 

Poncho Khana, Birmingham, won Regional Chef of The Year for West Midlands

Regional Takeaway of the Year

East London

Safa Indian Restaurant, Highams Parks

Hertfordshire

Aroma, Radlett 

Aroma, Radlett, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for Hertfordshire

Middlesex

Hampton Tandoori, Hampton 

North East

Khushboo Bangladeshi & Indian Takeaway, Sheffield 

Khushboo Bangladeshi & Indian Takeaway, Sheffield, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for North East

North London

Bayleaf Takeaway, Whetstone 

Bayleaf Takeaway, Whetstone, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for North London

North West

Bombay Cuisine, Prestwich 

Bombay Cuisine, Prestwich, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for North West

South Central 

Peppermills Takeaway, Ascot 

Peppermills Takeaway, Ascot, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for South Central

South East

Polash Indian Takeaway, Dartford 

Polash Indian Takeaway, Dartford, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for South East

South London

Curry World, South London

Curry World, South London, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for South London

Surrey

Mohini Balti House, Carshalton 

Mohini Balti House, Carshalton, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for Surrey

Wales

Kalimirch, Barry  

Kalimirch, Barry, won Regional Takeaway of The Year for Wales

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