National title for Northumberland's Lal Khazana restaurant at English Curry Awards
A popular Northumberland restaurant was a winner at the English Curry Awards.
Lal Khazana in Shilbottle beat stiff competition to win the highly coveted Outstanding Achievement – Restaurant of the Year title.
Ash Hussain of Lal Khazana said: “We are truly honoured to have received this prestigious accolade and to be recognised among the very best in the industry.
“A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team, our loyal customers, our supporters and everyone who has been part of the Lal Khazana journey. This award belongs to all of you.”
The 15th annual English Curry Awards were held in Wolverhampton, as restaurants, chefs, takeaways and hospitality professionals from across the country were recognised for their outstanding achievements.
Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of organisers Oceanic Awards, commented: Celebrating 15 years of the English Curry Awards is a fantastic milestone. The curry industry is built on passion, hard work, family and an incredible commitment to hospitality, and these awards give us the opportunity to recognise the people who make it so special.
“The standard this year has been exceptional, and we would like to congratulate every winner, Outstanding Award recipient and those recognised for excellence. Their achievements are a testament to the strength and diversity of the curry industry across England.”