Warrington’s top eight 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 Warrington’s favourite curry?

Earlier this year, in our Best of 2022 competition, you voted Monpura on Walton Road in Stockton Heath as the town's top venue and they took the Best Curry 2022 crown.

The restaurant has only been open for nine months but took top honours after making a fantastic first impression.

There were seven other curry restaurants that made the shortlist for Warrington's Best Curry.

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

WARRINGTON'S EIGHT BEST CURRIES:

Bombay 8, Gemini 8, Warrington

This top restaurant is no stranger to winning awards having scooped North West Curry Restaurant of the Year in the recent English Curry Awards.

One review on their Facebook page said: “Great restaurant – love the food, love the service and we keep going back for more.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Bombay8Gemini

Bombay 8

Eastern Revive, Unit 1, West Avenue, Stockton Heath

The extensive menu offers tasty original dishes created by a talented team of chefs as well as delicious and authentic traditional favourites.

Using the best ingredients and cooking every dish to order based on individual customer requirements, it’s no surprise this is a popular destination for those wanting a curry.

For more details go to easternrevive.co.uk/stockton-heath

Eastern Revive

Kingsway Lounge, Kingsway South, Latchford

“Outstanding food and service” with amazing staff – high praise for Kingsway Lounge.

One review on their Facebook page said: “Great food, atmosphere and prices.”

For more details go to facebook.com/KingswayLoungeRestaurant

Kingsway Lounge

Spicy Ginger, Knutsford Road, Warrington

This curry house always “goes above and beyond” for their customers.

One nomination said: “Nothing is too much trouble – they will cook anything you like even if it’s not on the menu.

“Not just excellent food and service but a welcome to everyone who walks through their door is like they’re greeting an old friend.

“They get my vote every time.”

For more details go to facebook.com/spicygingerwarrington

Spicy Ginger

Monpura, Walton Road, Stockton Heath

This Bangladeshi and Indian café and restaurant serves unique south Asian cuisine with an extensive menu, including vegetarian and vegan options.

The vegetable and meat Thali got the thumbs up as did their choice of tapas dishes.

For more details go to facebook.com/monpurauk

Monpura

Elaahi Tandoori, Warrington Road, Penketh

The restaurant has 20 years’ experience making food that their customers enjoy priding themselves on the quality of their dishes.

They place high importance on the use of fresh ingredients and how their chefs blend the combination of spices to create your favourite meals.

For more details go to facebook.com/theelaahi

Elaahi Tandoori

Aleef Indian Takeaway, Gough Avenue, Warrington

One happy regular says Aleef Indian Takeaway serves the “best jalfrezi [he’s] ever had”.

They’re open seven days a week 5pm until 11pm even on bank holidays so there’s always the opportunity to enjoy one of their meals.

For more details go to facebook.com/groups/2138758052878139

Aleef Indian Takeaway

Anmol, Warrington Road, Penketh

When a customer says this place is the “best Indian in Warrington” Anmol had to make our shortlist.

The Sunday buffet gets a special thumbs up as does the great service.

Some customers have been going for more than 20 years and still enjoy the food they serve.

For more details go to facebook.com/anmolwarrington

Anmol