When you hear the word ‘curry’, images of an exotic land as well as richly blended spices invoke the desire to have that taste on your tongue. Indian curry, the words themselves, mean a gastronomical good time to all the foodies who have a special space in their hearts reserved just for the full-bodied and flavorful dishes of that particular nation. The UK's food industry has a wide selection of Indian restaurants and some of them will blow your mind with the best Indian curry your stomach and taste buds can imagine.
The top 10 best Indian restaurants serving curry in the UK are:
1. Shikha Indian Takeaway
Located in Queen’s Road of Buckhurst Hill in Essex, Shikha Indian Village is a takeaway suiting your spicy food loving palate. They have a wide range of cuisine from all corners of their motherland but what we recommend to you, as per the heading of this article, are the curries. They have both vegetarian and nonvegetarian so rest assured, whichever type you may desire will be on the menu. While the variety will cater to your spice preferences and flavour, we suggest the following:
Curry |
Prices |
Lamb Rogan Josh |
£8.60 |
Murgh Roast |
£12.95 |
King Prawn Jalfrezi |
£13.95 |
However, if you are in the mood for a non-vegetarian curry, we also recommend the vegetable korma and the poneer tikka massala.
2. Village Tandoori
If you are a resident of Dulwich, the Village Tandoori is your home away from home. Their chef has been operating for more than a decade so you know whichever dish you decide for will delight you and beyond. From starters such as poppadums and chutneys which are always freshly served to mains of vegetarian and non-vegetarian, they have got it all and more. Their online customers have voted them as the Tried and Tasted so you know you are in good hands.
Their most loved curries are below:
Curry |
Price |
South Indian Chattinate Duck |
£13.95 |
Paneer Chili Masala |
£9.95 |
Chicken Kashmiri |
£9.95 |
3. Raj Finest Indian Cuisine
When it comes to Indian cuisine, the only way to go is with the freshest of ingredients and locally sourced hand-ground spices. Raj Finest Indian Cuisine strives to do just that for their customers. Located in Luton, they are an absolute pleasure to be around for their dishes and services alone. Be it the staff, management or the culinary magic-wielding chef, they have got it all to make having your favourite dishes a joyous experience, whether you dine in or order takeout. They will customise and edit your chosen items according to your tastes. Our recommended curries are:
Curry |
Prices |
Chicken Ceylon |
£6.95 |
Dansak(both veg and non-veg) |
£6.95 |
Prawn Balti |
£9.95 |
4. Cafe Nawaz
If you are looking for a cuisine which wonderfully fuses with the Indian palate, Cafe Nawaz blends both cultures beautifully through their culinary talents. The chef is an absolute miracle worker in the kitchen, starting from sourcing ingredients and spices to creating dishes that wow the mouth. There are house specialties to be tried, of course but curries hold a gastronomical meaning within their customers.
Curry |
Prices |
Tandoori Golda Chingri Masala |
£13.50 |
Garlic Chicken Tikka |
£9.95 |
Manager Special |
£10.95 |
5. HB Curry
They have been operating since 2002 and have resided in the hearts of their customers as well as the Lutoners for just as long. All your favourite Indian cuisines are included in the menu and more. They have a wide selection, whether it be curries, biryanis, tikkas and tandooris. Classic, authentic and ever-evolving despite the traditional methods of cooking it. The chef puts his own spin on the dishes so be sure that you will enjoy it no matter what. Your preferences of vegetarian and non-vegetarian are always kept in mind when the items are cooked, as well as your preferred spice level.
Below are the curries beloved by their customers and thus recommended by us:
Curry |
Prices |
Lamb Tikka Masala |
£11.50 |
Vegetable Curry |
£8.50 |
King Prawn Dopiaza |
£11.50 |
6. Curry Choice
The residents of Luton are graced by the presence of Curry Choice, another much beloved Indian food joint in the community. Their chef loves mixing it up with the traditional recipes and bringing in his own creative yet innovative dishes. As a result, it delights the customers enough to keep coming back.
They have a fantastic selection of all the Indian dishes but the curries we recommend are:
Curry |
Prices |
Special Chicken Khushbu |
£11.90 |
Ronglia Khana |
£10.50 |
Special Chingri Of Chittagong |
£15.50 |
7. Passage to India
Located in Rotherhithe. Passage to India is a local favourite Indian food takeaway. From biryanis to tikkas and tandooris and let us not forget the heart-stealing curries loved by so many. The service, management and of course, the chef are all contributing to its success which in turn keeps the customers coming back. Though they have all the dishes an Indian food lover may want, we recommend the following:
Curry |
Prices |
Passage To India Special Massala |
£8.45 |
Nawabi King Prawn |
£9.95 |
Paneer Chingri |
£12.00 |
8. Hungry Eye Indian Restaurant
Wonderful news for Chatham residents. For those of you who absolutely love Indian food, Hungry Eye Restaurant is here to feed you a wide range of dishes, vegetarian and non-vegetarian, from all corners of India. Order takeaway or dine-in, it is all up to you. Both traditional and innovative items are on the menu, awaiting your perusal. Below are a few of our recommendations:
Curry |
Prices |
Murgi Masala |
£9.50 |
Fish Chili Massala |
£9.95 |
Vegetable Korahi |
£7.95 |
9. Village Curry
When your favourite foods are near you, it is always a pleasure to place your takeout orders as well as convenient. Village Curry is a takeaway located in Wokingham; they come with a combined package of a menu with variety, excellent staff and a versatile chef. Here are the customer favourites:
Curry |
Prices |
Ponir Khorai |
£10.95 |
Tiger King Prawns Achari |
£13.75 |
Subzi Jalfrezi |
£7.95 |
10. Curry Queen
Our last takeaway on the list but not at all in the least, is the Curry Queen. They are based in Enfield and with their menu items with portion size choices what keeps their residents ordering more everyday. They will customise your orders according to your spice specification and tailor your dishes according to your tastes. Below are the recommended dishes:
Curry |
Regular |
Balti |
Special Chicken Pasanda |
£8.05 |
£9.05 |
Peshwari Lamb |
£8.35 |
£9.35 |
Balti Cocktail Masala(one serving) |
£8.05 |
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