The shortlists for the British Curry Awards have been announced and Cheltenham and Gloucester restaurants have been named.

The awards ceremony honours the nation’s top curry restaurants as voted for by the British public and this year’s event will pay tribute to the late Enam Ali MBE, the event’s founder and the UK’s leading spokesperson for the curry industry.

Ali spent more than 45 years promoting the curry industry globally.

The 18th annual ceremony will take place on Monday, November 28 at Evolution London and the awards’ main sponsor is Just Eat.

Cheltenham and Gloucester restaurants shortlisted in British Curry Awards

Best restaurant South West

These Cheltenham restaurants have been shortlisted for the Best restaurant South West category:

  • The Mahal Restaurant, Montepellier Drive, GL50 1TY
  • Prithvi Restaurant, 37 Bath Road, GL53 7HG
  • Bhoomi Kitchen Cheltenham, 52 Suffolk Road, GL50 2AQ

These Gloucester restaurants have been shortlisted for the Best restaurant South West category:

  • Koloshi Indian Restaurant, London Road, Charlton Kings, GL54 4HG
  • Nepalese Chef, 24-26 London Road, GL1 3NR  

The 2022 ceremony will welcome the new Diners Choice Award, a category that rewards curry establishments that are able to engage their customers via social media.

Any nominated establishment in Britain will have a chance to win this award if they receive the highest number of live, public votes on the night.

Jeffrey Ali, Director, British Curry Awards, said: “The British Curry Awards 2022 marks the first year without our Founder, the late Enam Ali MBE. For decades, he tirelessly dedicated his life towards promoting and championing the UK Curry Industry, cementing The British Curry Awards as an 'institution'.

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“As the natural custodian of this revered brand, we proudly strive forward with our responsibility to continue his legacy, ensuring The British Curry Awards remain THE platform to inspire future generations to push the boundaries and innovate Britain's favourite cuisine. 

“Whilst the international community, especially the UK, faces a continued onslaught of economic uncertainty and political instability, we take solace from the general public who continue to support local businesses such as their local Curry Restaurants. We're currently developing the 'Onion Bhaji Index', which will help consumers and business owners alike to better understand prices at their local curry establishment.

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“As a consumer forward award platform, our goal is to promote the best in Britain, bringing real value to our nation’s customers. We have received tens of thousands of nominations this year and look forward to announcing the results of our months-long judging process and live vote due to be held at the biggest and most anticipated ceremony on the hospitality calendar.”

Find out more about the British Curry Awards via the website.