Restaurants and takeaways from across the region were honoured at the annual English Curry Awards in Birmingham.
Five venues picked up awards, including the North East Restaurant of the Year – South Shields’ Zeera Indian Cuisine.
“We are honoured,” said Shahanoor Choudhury, director of Zeera Indian Cuisine. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our amazing team, who always go above and beyond to ensure our customers have a memorable dining experience. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us, and we look forward to continuing to provide the best Indian dining experience possible.”
There was also double success for Newcastle’s My Delhi, which was named Street Food Restaurant of the Year and Customer Experience of the Year.
Meanwhile, Dhamaka in Cramlington was named New Restaurant of the Year North East; Morpeth Tandoori won Takeaway of the Year North East; and Curry Restaurant of the Year North East went to Soho Tavern in Gateshead.
