The British Curry Awards facts for kids
The British Curry Awards is a special event that celebrates the amazing world of British curry restaurants! It's like the "Oscars" for curry, honoring the best places and people in the UK's curry industry. This exciting event started in 2005 thanks to a person named Enam Ali, and it happens every year.
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Celebrating British Curry
The British Curry Awards are a big annual event that shines a spotlight on the best curry restaurants and takeaways across the United Kingdom. These awards were created in 2005 by Enam Ali, who wanted to recognize the hard work and delicious food from the British curry industry.
How Winners Are Chosen
The awards are given out in different categories. This makes sure that restaurants from all over the UK have a chance to win. Categories are split by different areas like Scotland, Wales, the Midlands, and various parts of London. There are also awards for specific skills, like the best new restaurant or the best takeaway.
The awards work with JustEat.com, which is a popular online food delivery service. Every year, the event brings together many people from the curry world to celebrate their achievements.
Past Winners
Over the years, many fantastic restaurants have won British Curry Awards. Here are some examples of the types of awards given out and some of the winners from recent years:
2018 Awards
In 2018, restaurants from different regions were celebrated.
- Best in North East: Mumtaz, Bradford
- Best in North West: Indique, Manchester
- Best in Casual Dining: Dabbawal High Bridge, Newcastle
- Best Newcomer: Dishoom, Edinburgh
- Best Takeaway: Chilli Tuk Tuk, London N12
2017 Awards
The 2017 awards also recognized top spice restaurants across the country.
- Best Spice Restaurant in Scotland: Sanam Tandoori, Falkirk
- Best Spice Restaurant in Wales: Rasoi Indian Kitchen, Swansea
- Best Spice Restaurant in Midlands: Asha's Indian Bar & Kitchen, Birmingham
- Best Casual Dining: Dabbawal Jesmond
- Best Newcomer: Dishoom, Kings Cross
2016 Awards
In 2016, more great places were honored.
- Best casual dining restaurant: Dishoom, Covent Garden, London
- Best newcomer: Darbaar, Shoreditch, London
- Best delivery service: The Chilli Pickle, Brighton
- Best in the North West: Blue Tiffin, Royton, Oldham
- Best in Scotland: Karma, Whitburn, Bathgate