City restaurant triumphs at ‘curry Oscars’: Derby, Nottingham & Birmingham Indian restaurants are on the list
The contemporary Indian restaurant has clinched Curry Restaurant of the Year at Midlands Curry Awards, recognising excellence in East Midlands.
Winners of the first-ever Welsh & Midlands Curry Awards 2025 have been announced, naming several East Midlands restaurants.
Oceanic Awards says it ‘aims to shine a spotlight on the remarkable talents and dedication of individuals and establishments within the curry industry across Wales and the Midlands’.
Organisers say this year the Welsh Curry Awards & Midlands Curry Awards have been combined into one event to ‘shine an even brighter spotlight on the creativity and passion that drives the industry across both areas.
The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony which took place on Monday, September 22 in Birmingham.
The Viceroy Derby restaurant has scooped the top prize of Curry Restaurant of the Year in the East Midlands.
Flying the flag for Nottingham are Tamatanga winning Indian Restaurant of the Year in the East Midlands, Kayal winning South Indian Restaurant of the Year, and Anoki being awarded Outstanding Achievement in the Midlands Curry Champions of the Year category.
This ceremony saw curry connoisseurs from both regions gathered together to recognise and applaud the exceptional achievements of the curry sector.
Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the Welsh & Midlands Curry Awards said: “These Awards promise to be a memorable event that honours the dedication and hard work of the nominees and celebrates the rich tapestry of flavours that the curry industry brings to the UK culinary landscape.
“The 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 would like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”
Here is the full list of all winners for the Midlands Curry Awards 2025
INDIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR (East Midlands)
Tamatanga (Nottingham)
INDIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR (West Midlands)
Vivaanta (Warwick)
CURRY RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR (East Midlands)
The Viceroy (Derby)
CURRY RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR (West Midlands)
Shah’s (Warwick)
BEST OF SHROPSHIRE
Basmati Contemporary Indian Cuisine (Newport)
Outstanding Achievement went to Oruna Cuisine (Market Drayton)
Recognised for Excellence was Raza’s (Craven Arms)
INDIAN KITCHEN OF THE YEAR
Bikaneri (Hinckley)
Outstanding Achievement went to Miah’s Kitchen (Birmingham)
Recognised for Excellence was Kurry Kingdon (Birmingham)
BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Bangla Lounge (Solihull)
Outstanding Achievement went to Bangla Pride (Hinckley)
Recognised for Excellence was The Bengal Delight (Coventry)
NEPALESE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Gurkha Imperial (Bromsgrove)
Outstanding Achievement went to Chulo Authentic Nepalese (West Bromwich)
Recognised for Excellence was Namaste Nepalese (Wolverhampton)
SOUTH INDIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Kayal (Nottingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Mirchi Restaurant (Stoke-on-trent)
Recognised for Excellence was Ruchie (Solihull)
PAKISTANI RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Kamal Da Dera (Birmingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Pamson Grill (Leicester)
Recognised for Excellence was Laung Laachi (Birmingham)
INDIAN TAKEAWAY OF THE YEAR
Sabi's Kitchen (Birmingham)
Outstanding Achievement went to Desi Street Food (Leicester)
Recognised for Excellence was Shika’s Takeaway (Birmingham)
Midlands Curry Champions of the Year
Lavang (Solihull)
Outstanding Achievement went to Anoki (Nottingham)
Recognised for Excellence was Turmeric Gold (Coventry)
Chef of the Year
Chef at Titash, Birmingham
New Restaurant of the Year
Lavang (Shirley)