Guardian Best of 2022: ten of the best curries

Maybe you prefer a Thai curry instead and have to choose between red, green or yellow.

Chicken tikka masala is Britain’s favourite curry dish – grilled chunks of chicken in a spiced sauce, served with rice and naan bread and a side of poppadoms – but which is Knutsford's favourite curry? Where in the town can you enjoy the best curry dish?

Since we launched our Best of 2022 competition in April, we’ve found the best places that the area has to offer in 17 different categories.

We’ve celebrated the area’s best hair, nails and beauty providers as well as the best pub and beer garden, fitness instructor, gym, independent shop, cafe and place for children with awards for pies, fish and chips, breakfast, afternoon tea, pizza, roast dinner and burger also being handed out.

Next up we wanted to find the area’s best curry.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top ten, who will battle it out to be named Best Curry 2022.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Knutsford Guardian as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Of post on our Northwich Guardian, Knutsford Guardian or Winsford and Middlewich Guardian Facebook pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich Guardian, Knutsford Guardian or Winsford and Middlewich Guardian (September 1 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, September 5 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TEN BEST CURRIES SHORTLIST:

Relish Tandoori, Castle Street, Northwich

Recommendations for this restaurant include “great food, great staff and great service” so it seems they have all the bases covered at Relish Tandoori.

One nomination said: “There’s always a great atmosphere here and they never fail to attend to all our requirements.

“What an amazing team!”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063838551648

Relish Tandoori

Northwich Tandoori, Witton Street, Northwich

One Facebook review for this venue said they serve the “best Indian food ever” so it was a must for our shortlist.

With “tasty food and nice flavours”, “friendly staff” and “the best vegan menu ever”, there promises to be something to cater for all appetites and tastes.

For more details go to facebook.com/northwichtandoori

Northwich Tandoori

Greenbank Balti, Chester Road, Northwich

Greenbank Balti was named one of the best takeaways in the area in 2012 so they’ve been making customers happy for several years.

They serve Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine with an array of dishes to choose from.

For more details go to facebook.com/GreenbankBalti

Greenbank Balti

Bombay Quay, London Road, Northwich

There were lots of nominations for this popular place with regulars rating the excellent food and service.

One review on their Facebook page said: “Great restaurant!

“There was a lovely atmosphere and it was busy but food service was quick and staff were very attentive.

“Food was outstanding - would definitely recommend a visit.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Bombayquays

Bombay Quay

Jathra Indian Restaurant, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam

Customers say this is “definitely the best Indian food” with “great customer service”.

Another said that “it’s our favourite place”.

For more details go to facebook.com/jathranorthwich

Jathra Indian Restaurant

Shamoli, King Street, Knutsford

Shamoli was a finalist in the English Curry Awards 2022 just a few days ago, reaching the final shortlist for restaurant of the year.

They clearly have the recipe for success.

Customers say there is always a warm welcome here and “consistently high quality food”.

For more details go to facebook.com/shamoli.shamoli.3914

Shamoli

Eastern Revive, King Street, Knutsford

The staff are always polite and friendly here and the customers feel like they’re being looked after.

One happy customer said the gluten free menu was impressive and they felt relaxed eating their meal as staff were knowledgeable about the ingredients they put into their dishes.

For more details go to facebook.com/easternreviveknutsford

Eastern Revive

Margao, King Street, Knutsford

The food here is “unriavlled” with authentic Indian street food and curries on the menu.

They are famous for their Thali Apna.

One customer said: “The food they produce from their small kitchen is out of this world.”

For more details go to facebook.com/margaoknutsford

Margao

Bombay Lounge, Wharton Road, Winsford

Billed as a premier Indian restaurant and bar, they promise a “dining experience to remember with mouth-watering food”.

One review on their Facebook page said: “They are quite rightly being noticed by customers from further afield.

“It’s outstanding!”

For more details go to facebook.com/bombayloungewinsford

Bombay Lounge

Balti Spice, Hightown, Middlewich

With recommendations saying “I wouldn’t buy a curry from anywhere else”, Balti Spice has happy customers.

The lamb jalfrezi received a special mention which is “reasonably priced and very tasty”.

For more details ring 01606 837030

Balti Spice