Alcombe Tandoori, a beloved Indian restaurant in Minehead, Somerset, has been crowned the best restaurant in the country at the esteemed Curry Life Awards held in London on October 12th. Celebrating over 25 years of culinary excellence, the restaurant earned the coveted title of ‘Best Restaurant of the Year’ in recognition of its outstanding service and authentic flavors.
Accepting the award from ITV presenter Nina Hossain, Head Chef and General Manager Jubar Ahmed dedicated the honor to the restaurant’s loyal patrons. “My customers, who have supported the restaurant since its inception in 1999. Yes, the award goes to them,” he said gratefully.
Renowned for its authentic Indian seafood dishes, Alcombe Tandoori has maintained exceptional standards, consistently earning five-star hygiene ratings for over a decade. The restaurant is deeply embedded within the local community, regularly supporting charitable causes and fostering strong community ties.
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Diners rave about signature dishes like the salmon tikka masala and tandoori king prawn sizzler, alongside unique chef specialties such as the Alcombe delight and chicken tikka morich, all showcasing bold and genuine Indian flavors.
Syed Belal Ahmed, Editor of Curry Life Media Group, praised the vibrancy and innovation within the UK’s curry industry, stating, “The UK’s curry industry features some of the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs and restaurateurs. All of them have inspiring stories to tell, and they must be given the necessary support to grow and thrive.”
The glamorous award ceremony took place at the Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square and was sponsored by Cobra Beer. Lord Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer and former CBI President, emphasized the vital role of the curry industry in Britain’s hospitality sector. He highlighted the resilience and creativity displayed by restaurants amid challenges like rising energy costs and workforce shortages.
“As founder of Cobra Beer and former President of the CBI, I have witnessed first-hand how curry restaurateurs invest in their people and adapt with agility,” Lord Bilimoria remarked. “The Curry Life Awards celebrate not only culinary excellence but also the spirit of collaboration that defines our industry. These awards help us write the next chapter in Britain’s curry story.”
Distinguished guests at the event included Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Stephanie Peacock and MPs Rushanara Ali, Mike Woods, Wendy Morton, and Ben Obese-Jecty, all of whom extolled the curry sector’s significant economic and cultural contributions to communities across the UK.
Alcombe Tandoori welcomes guests seven days a week from 5 pm to 10:30 pm, continuing to serve exceptional Indian cuisine with a heartfelt commitment to quality and community.