Doncaster Kashmiri and Pakistani restaurant wins coveted place in the Nation’s Curry Awards 2026
By Stephanie Bateman
Published 11th Feb 2026, 10:47 GMT
Oceanic Awards are proud to announce the winners of the 4th Nation’s Curry Awards 2026.
The prestigious event recognises and celebrates the talents and hard work of individuals and businesses within the UK’s curry industry.
These awards celebrate the UK’s rich and diverse curry culture and encourage the continued growth and evolution of the industry.
These finalists have distinguished themselves with their exceptional quality, innovation, and consistency in offering a truly memorable dining experience.
Jumaira Restaurant, of Great North Road, Woodlands, scooped the title of Local Restaurant of the Year.
The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony that took place on Monday, February 9 at the Cedar Court Huddersfield Hotel in Huddersfield.
Among the winners was Jumaira Restaurant, of Great North Road, Woodlands, who scooped the title of Local Restaurant of the Year.
Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of Oceanic Awards said: “We’re proud to once again celebrate the finest in the UK’s curry scene, recognising the creativity, innovation, and exceptional service that have become synonymous with this beloved cuisine.
“The UK’s curry industry is a vital part of our culture, and these awards recognised the exceptional talents of the individuals and businesses that make it so special.
“We’d like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”
The full list of winners of the 4th Nation’s Curry Awards 2026 are:
Curry Restaurant of the Year – North
Aarti (Leeds)
Curry Restaurant of the Year – Midlands
Gandhi Indian Restaurant (Stoke on Trent)
Curry Restaurant of the Year – South
The Coriander Club (Reading)
Curry Restaurant of the Year – Wales
Bangor Tandoori Restaurant (Bangor)
Curry Restaurant of the Year – Scotland
Firangi (Cambuslang)
Curry Restaurant of the Year – Overall Winner
Aarti (Leeds)
Indian Restaurant of the Year – North
Bollywood Cottage (Skipton)
Indian Restaurant of the Year – Midlands
Kolshi Premier Indian Restaurant (Warwick)
Indian Restaurant of the Year – South
Elai (Basingstoke)
Indian Restaurant of the Year – Wales
Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurant (Caernarfon)
Indian Restaurant of the Year – Scotland
Bombay Lounge (Dalkeith)
Indian Restaurant of the Year – Overall Winner
Kolshi Premier Indian Restaurant (Warwick)
Takeaway of the Year – England
Kingsthorpe Spice (Northampton)
Takeaway of the Year – Wales
Indian Saffron Restaurant (Deeside)
Takeaway of the Year – Scotland
Zain’s Curry House (Dalry)
Takeaway of the Year – Overall Winner
Kingsthorpe Spice (Northampton)
Outstanding Takeaway of the Year
Chutney Express (Birmingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Masala Bay (Kent)
Recognised for Excellence was Rizq Flavours Of India (Sunderland)
Takeaway and Home Delivery of the Year
Bengal Palace (Norwich)
Outstanding Achievement went to Ali’s kitchen (Stoke On Trent)
Recognised for Excellence was The Indian Kitchen (Liverpool)
Outstanding Curry of the Year
The Lounge Bar and Restaurant (Tipton)
Outstanding Achievement went to Sheesh Mahal (Hartlepool)
Recognised for Excellence was Shamoli (Knutsford)
Outstanding Restaurant of the Year
Lalbagh Indian Restaurant (Cambridge)
Outstanding Achievement went to Mount Gurkha Bistro (Wolverhampton)
Recognised for Excellence was Planet Bollywood (Stoke-on-Trent)
Best of Manchester
Spice n Spirits (Manchester)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Original Third Eye (Manchester)
Recognised for Excellence was The Great Kathmandu (Manchester)
Best of Birmingham
Patiala Indian Restaurant (Birmingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Pushkar Cocktail Bar & Dining (Birmingham)
Recognised for Excellence was Indian Cafe Racer (Birmingham)
Best of Lancashire
Rivaj of India (Wigan)
Outstanding Achievement went to Zest of India (Blackpool)
Recognised for Excellence was The Pepper Bistro (Preston)
Best of Yorkshire
Bengal Brasserie (Wetherby)
Outstanding Achievement went to International Restaurant (Bradford)
Recognised for Excellence was De Baga Restaurant (Leeds)
Leicestershire Restaurant of the Year
Spice Bazaar (Leicester)
Outstanding Achievement went to Hyderabadi Adda (Leicester)
Recognised for Excellence was Varanasi Boutique Restaurant (Leicester)
Best of the West Midlands
Titash Indian Restaurant (Birmingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Ameena Restaurant (Halesowen)
Recognised for Excellence was Divine Restaurant (Solihull)
Best East Midlands
Kushboo (Kettering)
Outstanding Achievements went to Kottaram Restaurant (Nottingham)
Recognised for Excellence was Mem Saab (Leicester)
Pakistani Restaurant of the Year
Ayaan’s (Bolton)
Outstanding Achievement went to Apni Basti Karahi & Grill (Nottingham)
Recognised for Excellence was Lahori Tawa and Grill Restaurant (Blackburn)
Afghani Restaurant of the Year
Afghan Shinwari (Luton)
Outstanding Achievement went to Kabul Karahi & Grill (Manchester)
Recognised for Excellence was Kabul Dera (Aylesbury)
Nepalese Restaurant of the Year
Panas Gurkha Restaurant (Chislehurst)
Outstanding Achievement went to Mount Gurkha Bistro (Wolverhampton)
Recognised for Excellence was Da Mount Gurkha (Liverpool)
Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year
Bangla Lounge (Birstall)
Outstanding Achievement went to Jaflong Bangladeshi (Ripon)
Recognised for Excellence was Bangla Pride (Telford)
South Indian Restaurant of the Year
Vijay Indian Restaurant (London)
Outstanding Achievement went to ILLAM Restaurant (Harrogate)
Recognised for Excellence was Tharavadu Restaurant (Leeds)
Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year
Colombo Street (Worcester Park)
Outstanding Achievement went to Choice of Taste Sri Lankan Restaurant (High Wycombe)
Recognised for Excellence was Kottu Hut (Bristol)
Punjabi Restaurant of the Year
Namaste Punjab (Chichester)
Outstanding Achievement went to Royal Punjab Restaurant (Walsall)
Recognised for Excellence was Punjabi Dera (Manchester)
Curry Kitchen of the Year
Kanchan’s Kitchen (Birmingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Gharrana - Indian Kitchen (Altrincham)
Recognised for Excellence was Indian Kitchen (Bristol)
Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year
Chai Panni (Leicester)
Outstanding Achievement went to Namaste Village (Norwich)
Recognised for Excellence was Sanskruti Restaurant (Manchester)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
Chequers Indian Lounge (Ipswich)
Outstanding Achievement went to Masala City (Chichester)
Recognised for Excellence was Banarasi (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Bar Curry Restaurant of the Year
MasalaCraft (York)
Outstanding Achievement went to Bombay Club (Boston)
Recognised for Excellence was Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar (Gateshead)
Street Food Restaurant of the Year
Delhi Wala Food (Leeds)
Outstanding Achievement went to Ajab Gajab Indian Street Food Restaurant & Bar (Liverpool)
Recognised for Excellence was Ahaar Indian Street Food (Manchester)
Local Restaurant of the Year
Jumaira Restaurant (Doncaster)
Outstanding Achievement went to Jilani (Sudbury)
Recognised for Excellence was Imani’s Restaurant (Birmingham)
Best Team of the Year
International Restaurant (Bradford)
Outstanding Achievement went to Deshi Spice Restaurant & Lounge (Bedford)
Recognised for Excellence was Jhinook Restaurant (Worksop)
Best Family Friendly Restaurant of the Year
Westbourne Spice (Otley)
Outstanding Achievement went to Namaste Indian Restaurant (South Shields)
Recognised for Excellence was Bombay 8 Indian Restaurant (Warrington)
Best Chef of the Year
Aroma Asian Restaurant (Burnley)
Outstanding Achievement went to Ali’s Kitchen (Stoke on Trent)
Recognised for Excellence was Britannia Spice (Parkgate, Cheshire)
New Restaurant of the Year
Zhal khan Restaurant (Berwick on Tweed)
Outstanding Achievement went to Base Camp Indian Kitchen (Cardiff)
Recognised for Excellence was Namaste Punjab (Chichester)
