Warrington’s top 10 restaurants to celebrate National Curry Week 2024

WHAT’S your go to when it comes to curry?

Do you order a korma, a tikka masala or a dhansak?

Or maybe you prefer a madras, a jalfrezi or a vindaloo.

Curry is on the menu this week the UK celebrates 26 years of National Curry Week.

It was founded in 1998 by the late journalist Peter Grove who had fallen in love with curry and wanted to raise awareness and appreciation for Indian cuisine while collecting money for charity.

Over the years, chefs across the country have marked the week of celebrations with a double decker bus tour in 2003 serving dishes cooked by celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala, a dress made entirely of poppadums by fashion designer Lisa Myers and the highest tower of poppodums was created in India in 2012 - a record-breaking 1.72 metres tall!

Chicken tikka masala is Britain’s favourite curry dish – grilled chunks of chicken in a spiced sauce, served with rice and naan bread and a side of poppadoms – but which is Warrington’s favourite curry restaurant?

Earlier this year, in our Best of 2024 competition, you voted The Black Gold on Mersey Street as the town’s top venue and they took the Best for Curry 2024 crown.

There were nine other curry restaurants that made the shortlist – why not give one of them a try during National Curry Week, which runs between Monday, October 7 and Sunday, October 13.

WARRINGTON'S 10 BEST CURRIES:

Kingsway Lounge

Kingsway Lounge, Kingsway Street, Latchford

One happy customer said: “Amazing food and outstanding service.”

Another said: “By far the best with outstanding food.”

For more details go to facebook.com/KingswayLoungeRestaurant

Ozmi

Ozmi Indian Restaurant, Winwick Road, Warrington

One nomination said: “The food here is always gorgeous and the staff are always the most friendly.”

Another said: “Fantastic every time!”

For more details go to facebook.com/ozmirestaurant

The Raj

The Raj, Common Lane, Culcheth

One happy customer said: “There’s always a warm welcome and everyone is made to feel special.

“Excellent choice of good and it’s well presented and delicious.”

For more details go to facebook.com/therajwarrington

Little India at The Ring O' Bells

Little India at The Ring O’ Bells, Church Street, Warrington

One regular said: “By far the best.”

Another agreed saying it’s “absolutely brilliant”.

For more details go to facebook.com/ringobellswire

Bombay 8

Bombay 8, Gemini 8, Charon Way, Warrington

This was popular in the nominations.

Customers say the food and service are always excellent.

It comes highly recommended.

For more details go to facebook.com/Bombay8Gemini

The Black Gold

The Black Gold, Mersey Street, Warrington

With authentic flavours of Kerala, a southern state of India, trained chefs have honed their skills cooking traditional dishes ready to take you on a culinary journey.

They use fragrant spices and fresh ingredients with no compromising on quality.

One nomination said: “Not what people are used to but great and worth a try.”

And they topped the table this year!

For more details go to facebook.com/p/The-Black-Gold-Warrington-100090349466773