The anticipation is hotting up ahead of this year’s awards, with just one week to go until the finalists are revealed! Next Monday (July 22), the successful finalists in each category will be announced during a special event at Mattioli Woods in Leicester city centre. Hopeful restaurateurs from across Leicestershire will gather in the venue’s stunning fourth floor Skylounge for the big reveal. Finalists will be announced in each of…
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It’s time to nominate your favourite Indian restaurants and takeaways, as preparations get underway for this year’s glittering awards! Nominations for the 7th annual event opened earlier today (Wednesday, May 1), and people are now being urged to put forward the names of their favourite Indian eateries. The awards, which take place this year on September 23, are a celebration of the county’s spicy culinary scene. Nominations have opened in…
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If you’re familiar with the Leicestershire Curry Awards, you’ll know that one of the most coveted awards on offer is ‘Best Fine Dining’. When it comes to eating out, more often than not the atmosphere, aesthetic and general vibe of a restaurant is just as important as the cuisine. The two go hand in hand. Nobody wants to go out and eat delicious food in a bland, soulless environment. It…
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If you’re someone who’s conscious of your calorie intake (but still can’t resist a delicious Indian curry!), we’ve put together a list of some of the healthiest options out there. For those of you who are watching your waistline – you’re welcome 🙂 1. Dhal Also known as lentil curry, Daal is a popular low calorie Indian takeaway option for several reasons. Firstly, its main ingredients is lentils, which are…
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The hotly anticipated spectacle took place last night (Monday, September 25), at the city’s Athena Events Venue. This year, hundreds of restaurants and takeaways entered the event, which was formally known as the Leicester Curry Awards. However, this year the event was rebranded to include delicious eateries from across the county. Just 42 made it to the final across eight different categories; The first worthy winner, in the ‘Best Catering’…
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The Leicester Curry Awards presents a real opportunity to celebrate everything positive about the curry industry in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. With so many excellent restaurants, curry houses and takeaways available to enjoy today, there is without doubt a rich culture of curry in the region. But this may not have been possible without the hard work of people over the years to develop the industry and create a positive…
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Five special awards were presented at the 2022 Leicester Curry Awards to mark 50 years since the expulsion of Asian people from Uganda. The city of Leicester became home to thousands of people who were forced to flee Uganda in 1972, with many successfully becoming integral parts of the local business scene in the city and crafting a legacy of their own. The Leicester Curry Awards presented the chance to…
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It’s Friday night, which means we’re getting that familiar craving for a delicious Indian take-away! Nothing beats the rich, spicy flavour of a curry – whether it’s a Chicken Tikka Masala, a Madras or a Korma, an Indian take-away is always a tasty treat, and a meal to savour, especially at the end of the working week! There’s something special about stepping inside a warm and friendly Indian take-away and…
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Now that this years’ finalists have been revealed, our mystery judges will be out and about visiting each restaurant and takeaway over the next few weeks, sampling what’s on offer, and helping to decide who’s the best of the best… But it’s not all about the food. In fact the ‘taste test’ is only half the job of being a judge… When they arrive, judges will also be looking at…
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Earlier this week, dozens of restaurant and take-away owners gathered to find out who made the shortlist for this years’ fifth annual awards! The exciting red carpet event was held at Mattioli Woods impressive Sky Lounge, and guests arrived eager to find out whether they’d made the shortlist. Following drinks and canapés, a total of 35 finalists were revealed – five in seven separate categories. To make things even more…
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