Winners announced at The 2nd Welsh & Midlands Curry Awards 2026
The leading curry restaurants, takeaways, chefs and hospitality professionals from across Wales and the Midlands have come together to be recognised at the 2nd Welsh & Midlands Curry Awards 2026, taking place at The Grand Station, Wolverhampton.
Organised by Oceanic Awards and powered by Curry CNCT, the annual awards celebrate excellence within one of the UK's most popular and influential dining sectors, highlighting the businesses and individuals whose passion, hard work and dedication continue to contribute to the success of the region's thriving curry industry.
From well-established family-run restaurants to exciting new businesses, the awards offer an important opportunity to recognise those providing exceptional cuisine, excellent customer service and unforgettable dining experiences.
Curry continues to be one of Britain's most popular cuisines, with the UK curry industry making a significant contribution to the economy and supporting thousands of jobs across the country. Wales and the Midlands are home to some of the industry's most talented chefs and respected establishments, helping to maintain the strength and popularity of the sector.
The Welsh & Midlands Curry Awards were established to celebrate these businesses and the people behind them, recognising their achievements, dedication to their customers and positive impact on their local communities and the wider hospitality industry.
A spokesperson for Oceanic Awards said:
"The Welsh & Midlands Curry Awards provide a fantastic opportunity to recognise the talent, dedication and passion that exists across the region's curry industry. These businesses are an important part of their communities and make a valuable contribution to the hospitality sector.
We would like to congratulate all of this year's winners and finalists on their well-deserved recognition. Their continued commitment to quality, innovation and outstanding customer service helps keep the industry moving forward, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements."
The winners of the 2nd Welsh & Midlands Curry Awards 2026 are:
Derbyshire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Anila (Belper)
Outstanding Achievement: Gurkha Dine (Alfreton)
Winner: House Boat Restaurant (Derby)
Derbyshire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Turaa Indian Streatery (Melbourne)
Outstanding Achievement: The Spice Lounge (Derby)
Winner: The Elephant and Peacock (Belper)
Hertfordshire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Moka (St Albans)
Outstanding Achievement: Indian Sizzler (Watford)
Winner: Hyderabad Flavours (Hatfield)
Hertfordshire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: GRAND CHOLAS (St Albans)
Outstanding Achievement: Tandoor Chai-INDIAN RESTAURANT (Hatfield)
Winner: Cinnamon Lodge (Langley)
Leicestershire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Eastern Spice (Loughborough)
Outstanding Achievement: Himalayan Rock (Markfield)
Winner: Gurkha Express (Melton Mowbrey)
Leicestershire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Cinnamon Central (Coalville)
Outstanding Achievement: Everest Lounge (Market Harborough)
Winner: Bikaneri Bar & Restaurant (Hinkley)
Lincolnshire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Agra (Sleaford)
Outstanding Achievement: Saffron Indian Restaurant (Skegness)
Winner: Castle View Indian Cuisine (Lincoln)
Lincolnshire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Agrah (Cleethorpes)
Outstanding Achievement: Bombay Club (Boston)
Winner: Everest Inn (Grantham)
Northamptonshire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Voujon (Corby)
Outstanding Achievement: Khandan Indian Restaurant (Wellingborough)
Winner: BiryaniXpress (Northampton)
Northamptonshire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: The Raj Restaurant (Kettering)
Outstanding Achievement: Royal Tandoori Indian restaurant (Corby)
Winner: Dilraj (Towester)
Nottinghamshire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Lasani (Southwell)
Outstanding Achievement: Ashiana Indian & Bangladeshi Restaurant (Newark)
Winner: Kottaram Restaurant (Nottingham)
Nottinghamshire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: The Bridge & Bayleaf (Gunthorpe)
Outstanding Achievement: Saffron Lounge Indian Cuisine (Worksop)
Winner: Koinonia South Indian Restaurant (Newark)
Shropshire Curry Restaurant of the year
Recognised for Excellence: Jaipur (Church Stretton)
Outstanding Achievement: Spice Heaven Indian Restaurant (Whitchurch)
Winner: Spiceland Indian Restaurant (Telford)
Shropshire Curry Experience of the year
Recognised for Excellence: Oruna Cuisine (Market Drayton)
Outstanding Achievement: Bharat Indian Restaurant (Telford)
Winner: Dilraz (Bridgnorth)
Staffordshire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Zanzibar Restaurant (Cannock)
Outstanding Achievement: Monsoon Majestic Indian Dining (Newcastle Under Lyme)
Winner: Major Curry Affair (Bruntwood)
Staffordshire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: The Shimla Palace (Stafford)
Outstanding Achievement: Blue Tiffin (Stoke Upon Trent)
Winner: Khatri's Nepalese and Indian Cuisine (Rugeley)
Warwickshire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Vivaanta Indian Restaurant & Bar (Warwick)
Outstanding Achievement: Agra Palace (Nuneaton)
Winner: Herb (Lemington Spa)
Warwickshire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Paprika Club (Leamington Spa)
Outstanding Achievement: Kayal Restaurant (Leamington Spa)
Winner: Shah's (Warwick)
Worcestershire Curry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Wall 2 Wall (Kidderminster)
Outstanding Achievement: The Nouka (Redditch)
Winner: Gurkha Majestic Dining (Droitwich)
Worcestershire Curry Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Rilys Indian Restaurant (Redditch)
Outstanding Achievement: Sher-E-Punjab (Kidderminster)
Winner: Aurora Experience (Worchester)
North Wales Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Valley Spice (Mold)
Outstanding Achievement: Pwllheli Tandoori (Pwllheli)
Winner: Bangor Tandoori Restaurant (Bangor)
South Wales Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Raj Balti (Bridgend)
Outstanding Achievement: Indian Empire (Caldicot)
Winner: Castle Gate Indian Kitchen & Bar (Carphilly)
Cardiff Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Bombay Grill Indian Restaurant (Cardiff)
Outstanding Achievement: Duchess of Delhi (Cardiff)
Winner: Mattancherry Canton (Cardiff)
Swansea Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Desi Swaag (Swansea)
Outstanding Achievement: Raj Kitchen Pure Indian Cuisine (Swansea)
Winner: Maison De Masala (Swansea)
Birmingham Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Asha's Fine Dining Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Outstanding Achievement: Kurry Kingdom
Winner: Titash
Coventry Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Turmeric Gold
Outstanding Achievement: Amma Kitchen
Winner: The Tiffin Box.
Wolverhampton Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Penn Tandoori
Outstanding Achievement: Mount Gurkha Bistro
Winner: Zooma
Nottingham Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Bombay Bridgford (Nottingham)
Outstanding Achievement: Kottaram Restaurant (Nottingham)
Winner: Kayal Restaurant (Nottingham)
Takeaway of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Paprika Indian Takeaway (Swansea)
Outstanding Achievement: SOLLAA Indian Takeaway (Nottimghm)
Winner: Babzi (Birmingham)
Dining Experience of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Manjeera (pontyypridd)
Outstanding Achievement: 1988 Indian Restaurant (Penarth)
Winner: Llandudno Spice (Llandudno)
Curry CNCT Best of West Midlands
Recognised for Excellence: Five Rivers À La Carte (Walsall)
Outstanding Achievement: Kathmandu Restaurant (Solihull)
Winner: Dil Se (Birmingham)
Curry CNCT Best of East Midlands
Recognised for Excellence: Orissa (Derby)
Outstanding Achievement: Vi-Va Indian Tapas (Nottingham)
Winner: Tangoe (Leicester)