English Curry Awards 2023 – full list of West Midlands restaurants and takeaways shortlisted

Curry restaurants and takeaways in the West Midlands have been shortlisted to be named the best in England. The English Curry Awards celebrates the finest talents in the English curry industry.

Now in its 12th year, the English Curry Awards shines a spotlight on the talents and dedication of individuals and establishments in the industry. The shortlisted restaurants and takeaways showcase the skills and creativity of chefs, restaurateurs and takeaway services across the nation.

The shortlisted finalists were chosen by the public – and it includes a number from the West Midlands, including in Birmingham, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, Telford and more. An awards ceremony will take place on August 14 at the Holiday Inn in Birmingham.

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Categories for the English Curry Awards 2023 include Curry Restaurant of the Year, Takeaway of the Year, Chef of the Year, Curry King or Queen, and more. A spokesman for the awards said: “The English Curry Awards promise to be a memorable event that honours the dedication and hard work of the nominees and celebrates 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 contributions to the curry sector and continue to elevate the nation’s love for curry. We would like to wish all finalists the best of luck and we can’t wait to see you all on August 14.”

Here is the full list of all the Birmingham, Black Country, Shropshire, Solihull and Worcestershire restaurants and takeaways shortlisted in the English Curry Awards 2023.

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Curry Restaurant of the Year (West Midlands)

Restaurant of the Year (West Midlands)

• Little Bangla Bangladeshi in Oldbury
• Takaa Tak in Birmingham
• Raja Monkey in Birmingham

Customer Experience of the Year (West Midlands)

• The Bilash of Rugeley
• Titash in Birmingham
• Lime Contemporary Indian Cuisine in Dudley
• Massalla Lounge in Worcester
• The Royal Oak Indian Cuisine in Walsall

Takeaway of the Year (West Midlands)

• Simla Indian Takeaway in Darlaston
• Rickshaw Express in Solihull
• Lime Pickle in Birmingham
• Chutney Express Takeaway in Birmingham
• Samosa and Sweet Factory in West Bromwich
• Spice Box in Birmingham
• Tariq Balti House Indian Takeaway in Yardley Wood
• Purnima Indian Cuisine in Smethwick

Takeaway and Home Delivery of the Year

• Tariq Balti House Indian Takeaway in Yardley Wood
• Golden Balti in Birmingham

Caterer of the Year

• Mayur Catering Service Ltd in West Bromwich
• Chana Catering Services in West Bromwich

Best of Birmingham

• Pushkar Cocktail Bar and Dining
• Imani’s Restaurant
• Opheem
• Patiala Indian Restaurant
• 1580 Contemporary Indian Restaurant
• Jilabi Indian Restaurant
• Mahfil Restaurant
• Tamatanga
• Basmati Restuarant
• Umami

Voters Choice of the Year

• Channi’s Indian Restaurant in Birmingham

Nepalese Restaurant of the Year

• Darshan Nepal in Cannock
• Gurkha Majestic Dining in Droitwich

Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year

• Basmati Restaurant in Birmingham
• Bangla Cottage in Tipton
• Bangla Lounge Cheswick Green in Solihull
• The Sylhet Spice Cuisine in Birmingham
• Little Bangla in Oldbury
• Essence of Bengal Restaurant in Redditch

Outstanding Restaurant of the Year

• Purnima Indian Cuisine in Smethwick
• Cardamom Avant Garde Indian Cuisine in Alcester
• Streetly Balti in Sutton Coldfield

Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year

• Panache Fine Dining in Birmingham
• Zengh in Sutton Coldfield

Street Food Restaurant of the Year

• Dhamaka Street Food in Smethwick
• Zindiya Streatery and Bar in Birmingham
• Tikka Nation in Sutton Coldfield
• Aashiq’s Indian Restaurant in Dudley

South Indian Restaurant of the Year

• Vaibhavam South Indian in Birmingham
• Spice River in Wolverhampton
• The Kesar in Wednesbury
• Ruchie in Solihull
• Raja Monkey in Birmingham

Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year

• Shambhala Village in Birmingham
• Sangam Vegetarian Restaurant in Birmingham
• Jyoti’s Vegetarian in Birmingham
• Punjabi Dhaba in Birmingham