Map reveals best curry house in Britain – is your local on the list of 20?

THE first curry house opened in the UK back in 1810, and since then it has become an important part of British culture.

Today, there are over 12,000 curry restaurants across the nation, but which venues come out on top?

The British Indian Food Guide has named the top 20 Indian restaurants from across the United Kingdom.

Coming in at number one is Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar in Newcastle Gateshead.

The venue has been praised for its varied menu including Lobster and Mango and Darjeeling Lamb Cutlets,

“Raval is a testament to how Indian cuisine is constantly evolving while staying true to its roots,” the guide read.

Up next is Quilon, a Michelin-starred restaurant in London.

The posh curry house has been praised for its dishes including pan-seared scallops with mango tokku and halibut fish curry with a coconut and raw mango sauce.

In third was Benares Restaurant & Bar in London.

The venue has been rewarded for its blend of British and Indian cuisines and also for focusing on seasonal vegetables.

Up next on the list is Dishoom in Manchester.

Dishes like black daal, house chai, and pau bhaji, helped this venue earn spot four on the list.

A few miles away in Leeds, Tharavadu has been crowned the fifth-best place for a curry in the UK.

The restaurant specialises in southern Indian dishes, including seafood curries and dosa.

The guide read: “Their use of authentic spices and traditional cooking techniques makes it a must-visit for anyone looking to experience regional Indian flavours.”

You can check out the rest of the list below:

• Tamarind – London
• Kanishka – London
• Asha’s – Birmingham
• Swadish – Glasgow
• Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food – Edinburgh
• Purple Poppadom – Cardiff
• Mowgli Street Food – Liverpool
• Veeraswamy – London
• Masala Junction – Nottingham
• Urban Choola – Sheffield
• Mumtaz – Bradford
• The Chilli Pickle – Brighton
• Darjeeling Express – London
• Tamatanga – Leicester
• Kachori – London

Phil Shaw, marketing director at the British Indian Good Food Guide, said: “Indian restaurants are no longer just places for a night out—they’re cultural landmarks, representing the diversity and vibrancy of British food culture.”

Best places to eat in the UK

There are still plenty of other top restaurants in the UK which are worth trying out.

Uber Eats reached its shortlist for the coveted Restaurant of the Year title, which includes three burger joints and a Caribbean “shack”.

One of this year’s finalists is Soho Tavern, a gastropub in Park Road, Birmingham.

In the cosy interior, punters can enjoy British-Indian classics in front of a sports match.

Another Indian eatery, Urban Tandoor in Clifton, Bristol, also makes the list with its authentic curries.

Meanwhile, two fried chicken shops, in Whitechapel, Liverpool and Nottingham, were selected – with the Nashville Cluck popular for its buttermilk tenders.

You can check out the full list here.