Winners Announced For The 4th Nation’s Curry Awards 2026

Oceanic Awards are proud to announce the winners of the 4th Nation’s Curry Awards 2026.

The prestigious event recognises and celebrates the talents and hard work of individuals and businesses within the UK’s curry industry.  

These Awards celebrate the UK’s rich and diverse curry culture and encourage the continued growth and evolution of the industry. These finalists have distinguished themselves with their exceptional quality, innovation, and consistency in offering a truly memorable dining experience.  

The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony that took place on Monday the 9th of February 2026 at the Cedar Court Huddersfield Hotel in Huddersfield.

Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of Oceanic Awards said: “We’re proud to once again celebrate the finest in the UK’s curry scene, recognising the creativity, innovation, and exceptional service that have become synonymous with this beloved cuisine. 

The UK’s curry industry is a vital part of our culture, and these awards recognised the exceptional talents of the individuals and businesses that make it so special.

We’d like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”

The winners of the 4th Nation’s Curry Awards 2026 are:

Curry Restaurant of the Year – North

Aarti (Leeds)

Curry Restaurant of the Year – Midlands

Gandhi Indian Restaurant (Stoke on Trent) 

Curry Restaurant of the Year – South

The Coriander Club (Reading)

Curry Restaurant of the Year – Wales

Bangor Tandoori Restaurant (Bangor)

Curry Restaurant of the Year – Scotland

Firangi (Cambuslang)

Curry Restaurant of the Year – Overall Winner

Aarti (Leeds)

Indian Restaurant of the Year – North

Bollywood Cottage (Skipton)

Indian Restaurant of the Year – Midlands

       Kolshi Premier Indian Restaurant (Warwick) 

Indian Restaurant of the Year – South

Elai (Basingstoke)

Indian Restaurant of the Year – Wales

Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurant (Caernarfon)

Indian Restaurant of the Year – Scotland

Bombay Lounge (Dalkeith)

Indian Restaurant of the Year – Overall Winner

       Kolshi Premier Indian Restaurant (Warwick) 

Takeaway of the Year – England

Kingsthorpe Spice (Northampton)

Takeaway of the Year – Wales

Indian Saffron Restaurant (Deeside)

Takeaway of the Year – Scotland

Zain’s Curry House (Dalry) 

Takeaway of the Year – Overall Winner

Kingsthorpe Spice (Northampton)

Outstanding Takeaway of the Year 

Chutney Express (Birmingham)

Outstanding Achievement went to Masala Bay (Kent)

Recognised for Excellence was Rizq Flavours Of India (Sunderland) 

Takeaway and Home Delivery of the Year 

Bengal Palace (Norwich)

Outstanding Achievement went to Ali’s kitchen (Stoke On Trent) 

Recognised for Excellence was The Indian Kitchen (Liverpool)

Outstanding Curry of the Year

The Lounge Bar and Restaurant (Tipton)

Outstanding Achievement went to Sheesh Mahal (Hartlepool) 

Recognised for Excellence was Shamoli (Knutsford)

Outstanding Restaurant of the Year

Lalbagh Indian Restaurant (Cambridge) 

Outstanding Achievement went to Mount Gurkha Bistro (Wolverhampton)

Recognised for Excellence was Planet Bollywood (Stoke-on-Trent)

Best of Manchester

Spice n Spirits (Manchester)

Outstanding Achievement went to The Original Third Eye (Manchester)

Recognised for Excellence was The Great Kathmandu (Manchester)

Best of Birmingham

Patiala Indian Restaurant (Birmingham) 

Outstanding Achievement went to Pushkar Cocktail Bar & Dining (Birmingham)

Recognised for Excellence was Indian Cafe Racer (Birmingham)

Best of Lancashire

Rivaj of India (Wigan)

Outstanding Achievement went to Zest of India (Blackpool)

Recognised for Excellence was The Pepper Bistro (Preston)

Best of Yorkshire

Bengal Brasserie (Wetherby) 

Outstanding Achievement went to International Restaurant (Bradford)

Recognised for Excellence was De Baga Restaurant (Leeds)

Leicestershire Restaurant of the Year

Spice Bazaar (Leicester)

Outstanding Achievement went to Hyderabadi Adda (Leicester)

Recognised for Excellence was Varanasi Boutique Restaurant (Leicester)

Best of the West Midlands

Titash Indian Restaurant (Birmingham)

Outstanding Achievement went to The Ameena Restaurant (Halesowen)

Recognised for Excellence was Divine Restaurant (Solihull)

Best East Midlands

Kushboo (Kettering)

Outstanding Achievements went to Kottaram Restaurant (Nottingham)

Recognised for Excellence was Mem Saab (Leicester)

Pakistani Restaurant of the Year

Ayaan’s (Bolton)

Outstanding Achievement went to Apni Basti Karahi & Grill (Nottingham)

Recognised for Excellence was Lahori Tawa and Grill Restaurant (Blackburn)

Afghani Restaurant of the Year

Afghan Shinwari (Luton)

Outstanding Achievement went to Kabul Karahi & Grill (Manchester)

Recognised for Excellence was Kabul Dera (Aylesbury)

Nepalese Restaurant of the Year

Panas Gurkha Restaurant (Chislehurst)

Outstanding Achievement went to Mount Gurkha Bistro (Wolverhampton)

Recognised for Excellence was Da Mount Gurkha (Liverpool)

Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year

Bangla Lounge (Birstall) 

Outstanding Achievement went to Jaflong Bangladeshi (Ripon)

Recognised for Excellence was Bangla Pride (Telford)

South Indian Restaurant of the Year

Vijay Indian Restaurant (London)

Outstanding Achievement went to ILLAM Restaurant (Harrogate)

Recognised for Excellence was Tharavadu Restaurant (Leeds)

Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year

Colombo Street (Worcester Park)

Outstanding Achievement went to Choice of Taste Sri Lankan Restaurant (High Wycombe)

Recognised for Excellence was Kottu Hut (Bristol)

Punjabi Restaurant of the Year

Namaste Punjab (Chichester)

Outstanding Achievement went to Royal Punjab Restaurant (Walsall)

Recognised for Excellence was Punjabi Dera (Manchester)

Curry Kitchen of the Year

Kanchan’s Kitchen (Birmingham)

Outstanding Achievement went to Gharrana – Indian Kitchen (Altrincham)

Recognised for Excellence was Indian Kitchen (Bristol)

Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year

Chai Panni (Leicester) 

Outstanding Achievement went to Namaste Village (Norwich)

Recognised for Excellence was Sanskruti Restaurant (Manchester)

Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year

Chequers Indian Lounge (Ipswich) 

Outstanding Achievement went to Masala City (Chichester) 

Recognised for Excellence was Banarasi (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 

Bar Curry Restaurant of the Year

MasalaCraft (York)

Outstanding Achievement went to Bombay Club (Boston)

Recognised for Excellence was Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar (Gateshead)

Street Food Restaurant of the Year

Delhi Wala Food (Leeds)

Outstanding Achievement went to Ajab Gajab Indian Street Food Restaurant & Bar (Liverpool)

Recognised for Excellence was Ahaar Indian Street Food (Manchester)

Local Restaurant of the Year 

Jumaira Restaurant (Doncaster) 

Outstanding Achievement went to Jilani (Sudbury) 

Recognised for Excellence was Imani’s Restaurant  (Birmingham)

Best Team of the Year

International Restaurant (Bradford)

Outstanding Achievement went to Deshi Spice Restaurant & Lounge (Bedford)

Recognised for Excellence was Jhinook Restaurant (Worksop)

Best Family Friendly Restaurant of the Year 

Westbourne Spice  (Otley) 

Outstanding Achievement went to Namaste Indian Restaurant (South Shields) 

Recognised for Excellence was Bombay 8 Indian Restaurant (Warrington) 

Best Chef of the Year 

Aroma Asian Restaurant (Burnley) 

Outstanding Achievement went to Ali’s Kitchen (Stoke on Trent)

Recognised for Excellence was Britannia Spice (Parkgate, Cheshire)

New Restaurant of the Year 

Zhal khan Restaurant (Berwick on Tweed)

Outstanding Achievement went to Base Camp Indian Kitchen (Cardiff)

Recognised for Excellence was Namaste Punjab (Chichester)

Special Recognition Award 

Da Mount Gurkha

Voter’s Choice Restaurant of the Year 

Masala City

Organizer’s Award for Outstanding Restaurant 

Bombay 8 Indian Restaurant

Recommended Restaurant of the Year 

Deshi Spice