Sara OdeenIsister
2 December, 2024
Business

Dunstable curry house crowned Best Indian Restaurant in Bedfordshire

A Dunstable eatery has been named the Best Indian restaurant in Bedfordshire at an awards celebrating the UK's finest curries.

The Vantage Indian Restaurant team with their accolade

Vantage Indian Restaurant in High Street picked up the gong at this year’s Euro Asia Curry Awards.

The annual event – now in its eighth year - honours the very best curry houses in the UK and the hardworking and talented people behind them.

Hundreds of businesses and individuals were nominated for the awards, which include categories such as Best Restaurant, Best Takeaway and Best Chef.

Around 50 regional and national winners were chosen and received their accolades at a ceremony at Mayfair in Romford, London on November 26.

Another winner on the night was Taraque Uddin from Café Masala in Eaton Bray, outside Dunstable, who walked away with the Multi-Businessman of the Year in Bedfordshire title.

The Euro Asia Awards were founded by Bangladeshi chef, Shorif Khan.

He said: ‘We’re very excited to once again be celebrating the incredible people, restaurants and takeaways that make the UK curry industry as loved as it is.

‘Annually, the industry contributes more than £5 million to the country’s economy and 2024 has been a particularly strong year.’

Among those presenting accolades was five-time British heavyweight boxing champion Julius Frances.

Taraque Uddin (second from right) of Café Masala with colleagues and family
Taraque Uddin (second from right) of Café Masala with colleagues and family Credit: MezCaptures by Mahzabin Chowdhury