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GROUP OF THE YEAR
Masala World, London :
Chutney Mary
Amaya
Veeraswamy
Masala Zone - Soho, Bayswater, Fulham, Camden
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There are now several top rated groups in the
Indian restaurant sector, with high standards and the following are
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Ashoka, Scotland
: Ashton Lane, Johnstone, Brasserie,
At the Mill, At the Quay, Bearsden, South Side, West End, Kama Sutra,
Spice of Life, Shak Coatbridge, Dundee, Linwood, Livingston
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Aagrah, Yorkshire : Shipley,
Leeds, Sheffield, Pudsey, Gosforth, Tadcaster, Skipton, Wakefield,
Doncaster, Denbydale, Midpoint Suite, Aagrah Cafe.
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Juboraj, Wales : Rhiwbina,
Lakeside, Mill Lane, Newport, Swansea
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India Dining, Surrey : Warlingham,
Esher, Epsom
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Spice Merchant: Henley,
Uxbridge, Beaconsfield, Cookham
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House of Spice: Aylesbury,
Haddenham, Princes Risborough, Thame, Thame Tandoori, Wantage, Watlington
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Jimmy Spice's: Epsom,
Solihull, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield
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Akbar's, North East : Bradford,
Leeds Eastgate, Leeds Greek Street, Manchester, York, Sheffield,
Newcastle(2010), Middlesbrough. Birmingham(2009), Bradford Cafe
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Anoki : Derby,
Burton, Nottingham
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Jinnah, Yorkshire:
Harrogate, Sheffield, York Flaxton,
York Viceroy
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THE 2009
MOOD FOOD RESTAURANTS AWARDS
in conjunction with
The Federation of Specialist Restaurants |
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JOINT WINNERS OF RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2009 ARE :
Bombay Brasserie, London SW7
Cafe Spice Namaste, London E1
INDIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2009
Bombay Brasserie, London SW7
After over 25 years as the Indian restaurant in
Britain that set the standards for all others, the venerable Bombay
Brasserie was closed last year whilst it was re-designed, refurbished
and re-invented.
The new BB is a delight even down to the delightful
surprise of how they present the hand towels at the end of the meal
(I will leave you to find that out for yourself). The prices are not
hefty, in fact they seem to be lower than the old Bombay Brasserie
and certainly well in line with other top London restaurants. The
service and atmosphere are as wonderful as ever and now they are
offering an adventure in taste which makes the meal memorable. A
great evening, a packed restaurant and great food. Mr Harnal and his
team are back at the top of their game. Check out the Bombay
Brasserie's new look at (www.bombaybrasserielondon.com) |
This year we have joint winners of the Restaurant of the Year title. Both
have been at the top for many years but continue to re-invent
themselves and innovate in a difficult economic downturn.
INDIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2009
Cafe Spice Namaste, London E1
Run by Cyrus Todiwala MBE (seen in background)
and his wife Pervin,
Cafe Spice Namaste appears to be a whirl of continuous activity
ranging from Gourmet Adventure
programmes, to a new cookery book, to Mr Todiwala's chutnies and
pickles not forgetting demonstrations, wine
tastings and appearances by Cyrus at events seemingly all over the
world. And by the way, he still finds time to sit on government
committees and raise funds for charity. A perfect example of how to
cope with the economic downturn whilst still maintaining
the highest standards in food and service. (www.cafespice.co.uk) |
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Such has been the improvement in standards in the Indian (Indian
- Bangladeshi - Pakistani - Nepalese - Sri Lankan) restaurant
sector that we feel it is no longer useful to designate a Top Thirty
or even a Top Hundred as has been done in the past. The Ashoka Group
in Scotland, Aagrah in Yorkshire and several others, have many
outlets, all worthy of awards, sufficient to occupy a Top Thirty
without reference to others.
We have, therefore, taken the online votes together with our own
opinions and research and selected restaurants throughout the country
we feel are worthy of recognition for 2009 where any curry lover
could go to enjoy a memberable dining experience. These restaurants
operate to the highest standards in our opinion and your experience
is as good. (Restaurants open a year or less in italics) |
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WINNERS OF A TOP |
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RESTAURANT AWARD |
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Eastern Eye - Bath |
Rajpoot - Bath |
Saffron Plaza - Steppingley |
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Cinnamon Tree - Winkfield |
Emperor of India - Bray |
Spice Oven - Caversham |
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Malik's - Cookham |
Jaipur - Milton Keynes |
Calcutta Brasserie |
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Silk Road - Milton Keynes |
Dilli - Altrincham |
Zumar - Sale |
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Anoka - Derby |
The Polash - Shoeburyness |
Jalsa Ghar - Dunmow |
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Kanchans - Gants Hill |
Vojan - Ongar |
EastzEast - Manchester |
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Zouk - Manchester |
The Pearl - Manchester |
Shere Khan - Manchester |
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Shimla Pinks - Manchester |
Kuti's - Southampton |
Pink Olive - Andover |
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Cafe Mumbai - Southampton |
Poppadom Express - Southampton |
Balaka - Winchester |
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Vatika - Shedfield |
Chez Mumtaj - St Albans |
Cinnamon Lounge - London Colney |
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Tamarind Tree - Bishops Stortford |
Chilli Raj - St Albans |
Dil Se - Orkney |
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Millennium Saagar - Isle of Man |
Zarin - Ashford |
Kosturi - Bromley |
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Tamasha - Bromley |
Calcutta Club - Halstead |
Indian Ocean - Ashton under Lyne |
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Victoria's India - Longridge |
Raj - Rochdale |
Bukhara - Samlesbury |
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Cinnamon Tree - Coalville |
Raitha - Kibworth |
Bobby's - Leicester |
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Feast India - Leicester |
Kayal - Leicester |
Kabalou's - Leicester |
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Megna - Scunthorpe |
Mehek - London EC2 |
New Tayabs - London E1 |
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River Spice - London E1 |
Dockmasters - London E14 |
Lime - London E14 |
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Kasturi - London EC3 |
Zeen - London NW1 |
Elephant Walk - London NW6 |
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Babur Brasserie - London SE23 |
Dewaniam - London SE23 |
Bengal Clipper - London SE1 |
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Quilon - London SW1 |
Cinnamon Club - London SW1 |
Rasoi Vineet Bhatia - London SW3 |
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Mint Leaf - London SW1 |
Bar Asia - London SW5 |
Memories of India on the River SW |
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Painted Heron - London SW10 |
Mango & Silk - London SW15 |
Ma Goa - London SW15 |
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Chor Bizarre - London W1 |
The Gaylord - London W1 |
La Porte des Indes - London W1 |
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Tamarind- London W1 |
Bombay Palace - London W2 |
Benares - London W1 |
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Imli - London W1 |
Indali Lounge - London W1 |
Trishna - London W1 |
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Agni - London W6 |
Indian Zing - London W6 |
Mela - London WC2 |
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Moti Mahal - London WC2 |
Tamarai - London WC2 |
Brilliant - Southall |
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Madhu's - Southall |
Zan Zi Bar - Edgware |
Indian Zest - Sunbury |
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Sipson Tandoori - West Drayton |
Mem-saab - Northampton |
The Valley - Corbridge |
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The Cumin - Nottingham |
Curry Lounge - Nottingham |
MemSaab - Nottingham |
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Aziz - Oxford |
Aziz Pandesia - Oxford |
Britaniia Spice - Edinburgh |
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Cafe India - Glasgow |
Dil Se - Dundee |
Ignite - Edinburgh |
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Mother India - Edinburgh |
9 Cellars - Edinburgh |
Roti - Edinburgh |
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The Dhabba - Glasgow |
India Quay - Glasgow |
Shish Mahal - Glasgow |
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Thornbury Hall Rasoi - Kingsley Holt |
Planet Spice - Addington |
Le Raj - Epsom |
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Roz - Ana - Kingston upon Thames |
Bengal Clipper - Weybridge |
Cafe Rasoi - Heathfield |
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The Chilli Pickle - Brighton |
Tamarind - Chichester |
Vujon - Newcastle upon Tyne |
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Last Days of the Raj - Gateshead |
Cinnamon Tree - Cardiff |
Spice Quarter - Cardiff |
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Mint & Mustard - Cardiff |
Bengal Dynasty - Shotton |
Coconut Lagoon - Kenilworth |
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Agra Palace - Nuneaton |
Itihaas - Birmingham |
Rajnagar - Solihull |
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Turmeric Gold - Coventry |
Asha's - Birmingham |
Al Frash Balti - Birmingham |
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Lasan - Birmingham |
Rajdoot - Birmingham |
Sweet Chillies - Birmingham |
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Mango Tree - Stonall |
Red Fort - Wolverhampton |
Anokaa - Salisbury |
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Royal Jaipur - Landford |
Kiplings - Bradford |
Sheesh Mahal - Leeds |
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Saffron Club - Sheffield |
Mumtaz Paan - Bradford |
Zouk - Bradford |
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Nawaab - Bradford |
Jaipur Spice - Easingwold |
Vijay's - Sheffield |
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