Overview
- The Telegraph & Argus, Lancashire Telegraph and The Bolton News each named ten finalists today to launch their 2025 Best Curry House contests.
- Voting is conducted via printed slips in the newspapers from October 27 to November 8, with The Bolton News directing readers to buy the paper to cast votes.
- Bradford’s shortlist features International Restaurant returning to defend its title alongside Aagrah, Akbar’s, Shimlas and other local favorites.
- Lancashire’s finalists span East Lancashire with entries such as Freya’s Grill in Darwen, Shajan in Blackburn and Aroma Asian Restaurant in Burnley.
- Editors describe the competitions as reader-led celebrations of local culinary culture, highlighting the longstanding role of curry houses in their communities.