The Leicestershire Curry Awards 2025 are fast approaching – and now’s the time to get involved by nominating your favourite curry house or takeaway.
Whether you love a rich, smoky tandoori, a sizzling vindaloo or a perfectly balanced vegetable curry, this is your chance to support the local restaurants and chefs who bring bold flavours to our tables every day.
Nominations are open now and it’s quick and easy to put forward the places you love:
👉 Nominate here
This year’s awards ceremony takes place on September 15 in Leicester, promising a big celebration of flavour, community and culinary excellence.

Last year’s champions included:
- Restaurant of the Year (City): Chutney Ivy, Leicester
- Restaurant of the Year (County): Spice of India, Syston
- Pub of the Year: The Royal Leicesters, Leicester
- Best Fine Dining (County): Avatar Dining, Market Harborough
- Best Fine Dining (City): Heritage India, Leicester
- Best Street Food: My Delhi, Leicester
The awards were founded by Romail Gulzar – our very own Food & Drink Hero 2024/25 – whose Pukaar News team continues to champion Leicester’s curry scene with energy and heart.
Don’t miss your chance to shine a light on the places you love. Every nomination counts!
