Lancashire restaurants scoop awards at regional curry awards night
The Northern England Curry Awards recognised the region's best Indian eateries, with Lancashire restaurants taking home several awards for their exceptional food and service
Lancashire’s best curry restaurants, takeaways, chefs and hospitality professionals have been recognised at the Northern England Curry Awards 2026,
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The awards were held at held on the Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield, and put the region’s best Indian eateries under the spotlight.
From long-established family-run restaurants to innovative newcomers, the awards provide
an important platform to recognise those delivering exceptional food, outstanding service and memorable dining experiences for customers across the North.
Curry remains one of Britain's favourite cuisines, with the UK curry industry contributing billions of pounds to the economy each year and supporting thousands of jobs nationwide.
The North of England is home to many of the country's most respected curry establishments.
The Northern England Curry Awards were created to celebrate these businesses and the people behind them, recognising their contribution to local communities and the wider hospitality sector.
On behalf of Oceanic Awards, Yasmin Mahmood said: “The Northern England Curry Awards are dedicated to recognising the incredible talent, hard work and passion that exists throughout the region's curry industry.
“These businesses are at the heart of their communities and play a significant role in the hospitality sector.
“We congratulate all of this year's winners and finalists on their achievements. Their commitment to quality, innovation and customer service continues to raise standards across the industry, and they should be extremely proud of this recognition.”
Among the local winners and finalists were:
Curry Restaurant of the Year – Lancashire
Recognised for Excellence: Anarkali (Blackburn)
Outstanding Achievement: Maharani South Indian (Preston)
Winner: Thira Restaurant (Blackburn)
Lancashire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: The Pepper Bistro (Preston)
Greater Manchester Curry Experience of the Year
Outstanding Achievement: Bindi of Aspull (Wigan)
Takeaway and Home Delivery of the Year
Outstanding Achievement: Shapla Indian Takeaway (Chorley)
Editor's Choice Restaurant of the Year
Outstanding Achievement: Zest Of India (Blackpool)