The overall winner will be announced at the start of August
Geeta Bhandari with husband Laxman at Da Mount Gurkha restaurant in Waterloo(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
Oceanic Awards has announced the finalists for the 14th English Curry Awards 2025, the “prestigious culinary event that celebrates the finest talents” in the industry. The awards continue to shine a spotlight on the “remarkable talents and dedication of individuals and establishments within the curry industry”.
This year’s finalists are said to represent the “crème de la crème”, showcasing the unrivalled skills and creativity of chefs, restaurateurs, and takeaway services across the nation.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on August 11 at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. The nation’s curry connoisseurs will gather to recognize and applaud the exceptional achievements of the curry sector. The success of these awards has led Oceanic Awards to expand to other curry awards in Manchester and London.
A spokesperson 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 English 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 finalists and wish them all the best of luck.”
Sanskruti Restaurant on Bixteth Street is among the shortlist
The finalists for the 14th English Curry Awards 2025 for the Best of Liverpool award are:
- Da Mount Gurkha
- Ikkayees Indian Restaurant
- Sultan’s Palace
- Holdi Bar
- Bundobust
- Spice Bloom Indian Restaurant
- Light of Bengal
- Delhi House
- EastZEast
- Akshaya – The Picture Drome
Bixteth Street’s Sanskruti Restaurant is also among the shortlist for the vegetarian restaurant of the year.