05-07-2025
East Lancs restaurant wins top British curry award
Oceanic Awards has announced the winners of the first-ever British Curry Championship 2025, a new national event recognising excellence across the UK's curry industry.
The awards celebrate the top 300 restaurants, chefs, and takeaway services across the country, shining a spotlight on creativity, skill, and dedication within the sector.
The winners were revealed at a ceremony on Monday, 30 June at the Bradford Hotel, Hall Ings, Bradford, attended by leading figures from across the industry.
Barnoldswick restaurant Raj Balti was among the big winners on the night, taking home the title of North West Curry Champion of the Year.
The British Curry Championship is organised by Oceanic Awards, which also runs the long-standing Scottish, English and Nations Curry Awards. These awards began 15 years ago in Glasgow before expanding to Birmingham and Manchester.
Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the first British Curry Championship 2025, said: 'These 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'd like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.'
Raj Balti's win recognises its commitment to high-quality cuisine and service, placing it among the very best curry restaurants in the UK.
