Mid Cheshire's top ten restaurants to celebrate National Curry Week

Maybe you prefer a Thai curry instead and have to choose between red, green or yellow.

This week it's all about curry as the UK celebrates 24 years of National Curry Week.

It was founded in 1998 by the late journalist Peter Grove who had fallen in love with curry and wanted to raise awareness and appreciation for Indian cuisine while collecting money for charity.

Over the years, chefs across the country have marked the week of celebrations with a double decker bus tour in 2003 serving dishes cooked by celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala, a dress made entirely of poppadums by fashion designer Lisa Myers and the highest tower of poppodums was created in India in 2012 - a record-breaking 1.72 metres tall! 

Chicken tikka masala is Britain’s favourite curry dish – grilled chunks of chicken in a spiced sauce, served with rice and naan bread and a side of poppadoms – but which is mid Cheshire's favourite curry?

Earlier this year, in our Best of 2022 competition, you voted Bombay Lounge in Winsford as the area's top venue and they took the Best Curry 2022 crown.

The restaurant, which also scooped the award for Best Restaurant 2022, promises "a dining experience to remember with mouth-watering food".

There were nine other curry restaurants that made the shortlist for Best Curry.

Why not give one of them a try during National Curry Week, which runs between Monday, October 3 and Sunday, October 9.

MID CHESHIRE'S TEN BEST CURRIES:

Relish Tandoori, Castle Street, Northwich

Recommendations for this restaurant include “great food, great staff and great service” so it seems they have all the bases covered at Relish Tandoori.

One nomination said: “There’s always a great atmosphere here and they never fail to attend to all our requirements.

“What an amazing team!”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063838551648

Relish Tandoori

Northwich Tandoori, Witton Street, Northwich

One Facebook review for this venue said they serve the “best Indian food ever” so it was a must for our shortlist.

With “tasty food and nice flavours”, “friendly staff” and “the best vegan menu ever”, there promises to be something to cater for all appetites and tastes.

For more details go to facebook.com/northwichtandoori

Northwich Tandoori

Greenbank Balti, Chester Road, Northwich

Greenbank Balti was named one of the best takeaways in the area in 2012 so they’ve been making customers happy for several years.

They serve Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine with an array of dishes to choose from.

For more details go to facebook.com/GreenbankBalti

Greenbank Balti

Bombay Quay, London Road, Northwich

There were lots of nominations for this popular place with regulars rating the excellent food and service.

One review on their Facebook page said: “Great restaurant!

“There was a lovely atmosphere and it was busy but food service was quick and staff were very attentive.

“Food was outstanding - would definitely recommend a visit.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Bombayquays

Bombay Quay

Jathra Indian Restaurant, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam

Customers say this is “definitely the best Indian food” with “great customer service”.

Another said that “it’s our favourite place”.

For more details go to facebook.com/jathranorthwich

Jathra Indian Restaurant

Shamoli, King Street, Knutsford

Shamoli was a finalist in the English Curry Awards 2022 just a few days ago, reaching the final shortlist for restaurant of the year.

They clearly have the recipe for success.

Customers say there is always a warm welcome here and “consistently high quality food”.

For more details go to facebook.com/shamoli.shamoli.3914

Shamoli

Eastern Revive, King Street, Knutsford

The staff are always polite and friendly here and the customers feel like they’re being looked after.

One happy customer said the gluten free menu was impressive and they felt relaxed eating their meal as staff were knowledgeable about the ingredients they put into their dishes.

For more details go to facebook.com/easternreviveknutsford

Eastern Revive

Margao, King Street, Knutsford

The food here is “unriavlled” with authentic Indian street food and curries on the menu.

They are famous for their Thali Apna.

One customer said: “The food they produce from their small kitchen is out of this world.”

For more details go to facebook.com/margaoknutsford

Margao

Bombay Lounge, Wharton Road, Winsford

Billed as a premier Indian restaurant and bar, they promise a “dining experience to remember with mouth-watering food”.

One review on their Facebook page said: “They are quite rightly being noticed by customers from further afield.

“It’s outstanding!”

For more details go to facebook.com/bombayloungewinsford

Bombay Lounge

Balti Spice, Hightown, Middlewich

With recommendations saying “I wouldn’t buy a curry from anywhere else”, Balti Spice has happy customers.

The lamb jalfrezi received a special mention which is “reasonably priced and very tasty”.

For more details ring 01606 837030

Balti Spice