Exeter restaurant up for top curry award

Goa Spice Premier in Exeter has been shortlisted in the South West's Best Curry category of the English Curry Awards.

After months of fierce competition, over 15,000 nominations were received from the public across England, which guarantees to be an extremely tight contest. Judges will now visit shortlisted restaurants and takeaways from all over England who are battling it out to make the best curry in the country.

The Cowick Street restaurant will find out if it is a winner at a glamorous ceremony taking place in Manchester on Monday 31 August.

Owner Jamal Pasha said: "We are so proud to have been nominated for this award, for the small age of the restaurant, we have not only been taken back by the kind comments we have been receiving, but we have also gained alot of friends along the way. Thank you to you all."

Yasmin Mahmood, Operations Director for event organisers Oceanic Consulting expressed: “The awards have grown from strength to strength every year, as we see an increase of nominations for those hidden gems as well as the better known curry houses. With everyone favouring their locals, all the finalists truly deserve to win and we wish everyone the best of luck.” 

There are fifteen accolades to be presented on the evening.

The black tie ceremony will attract over 400 people, who will enjoy an evening of a delicious five course meal, live entertainment, fundraising activities, several guest presenters and guarantees to be a great night. For more information please visit www.lovecurry.info

The Awards will also help raise funds for the official charity partner which has been set up by the former world champion, Amir Khan. The Amir Khan Foundation is dedicated towards supporting young people who are disadvantaged in life due to personal circumstances or the environment they live in. Whether it be through education, empowerment or by inspiring a positive attitude to life, the Foundation helps them to achieve their full potential.