In a remarkable celebration of culinary excellence, the 38 top curry establishments in England have been honored at the highly anticipated Oceanic Awards' 4th Nation's Curry Awards 2026. This event not only highlights the incredible talent but also acknowledges the dedication of individuals and businesses thriving within the UK’s vibrant curry sector.
On February 9, attendees gathered at the Cedar Court Huddersfield Hotel in Huddersfield for an exciting ceremony where the winners were revealed. Yasmin Mahmood, the head of Oceanic Awards, expressed her pride in shining a spotlight on the extraordinary creativity, innovation, and unparalleled service that have become hallmarks of this cherished cuisine.
Among the standout winners, Aarti in Leeds was celebrated as the overall champion, earning praise for its "fabulous food and service," with one satisfied guest commenting, "The service was good, and the food was excellent. A great little find!" Meanwhile, Kolshi Premier Indian Restaurant in Warwick captured the title for the best in the Midlands, while Elai in Basingstoke earned recognition as the finest in the South. In Wales, Bangor Tandoori Restaurant received accolades, with diners raving that it was "by far the best restaurant" they have ever visited. Another patron enthusiastically noted, "The food was excellent! I haven’t had such a good Indian meal since I was in India."
Curious to see if your favorite spot made the cut? Here’s the complete list of winners:
Overall & Regional Restaurant Winners
- Aarti (Leeds) – Overall & North Regional Winner
- Kolshi Premier Indian Restaurant (Warwick) – Overall & Midlands Regional Winner
- Kingsthorpe Spice (Northampton) – Overall & England Regional Winner
- Gandhi Indian Restaurant (Stoke on Trent)
- The Coriander Club (Reading)
- Bangor Tandoori Restaurant (Bangor)
- Firangi (Cambuslang)
- Bollywood Cottage (Skipton)
- Elai (Basingstoke)
- Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurant (Caernarfon)
- Bombay Lounge (Dalkeith)
Takeaway & Specialty Winners
- Indian Saffron Restaurant (Deeside)
- Zain’s Curry House (Dalry)
- Chutney Express (Birmingham)
- Bengal Palace (Norwich)
- The Lounge Bar and Restaurant (Tipton)
- Lalbagh Indian Restaurant (Cambridge)
- Ayaan’s (Bolton)
- Afghan Shinwari (Luton)
- Panas Gurkha Restaurant (Chislehurst)
- Bangla Lounge (Birstall)
- Vijay Indian Restaurant (London)
- Colombo Street (Worcester Park)
- Namaste Punjab (Chichester)
- Chai Panni (Leicester)
- Chequers Indian Lounge (Ipswich)
- MasalaCraft (York)
- Delhi Wala Food (Leeds)
Regional Best of & Team Awards
- Spice n Spirits (Manchester)
- Patiala Indian Restaurant (Birmingham)
- Rivaj of India (Wigan)
- Bengal Brasserie (Wetherby)
- Spice Bazaar (Leicester)
- Titash Indian Restaurant (Birmingham)
- Kushboo (Kettering)
- Kanchan’s Kitchen (Birmingham)
- Jumaira Restaurant (Doncaster)
- International Restaurant (Bradford)
What do you think about these awards? Are there any restaurants you feel should have made the list? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
