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A North Yorkshire curry house has been recognised as Best Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year.
Jaflong at Kirkgate in Ripon won the accolade in the 15th Annual Curry Awards 2026.
The recognition follows Jaflong receiving rave reviews online, with both Google and Tripadvisor awarding it 4.6 stars out of five.
Owner Salauddin Khan said: “What an incredible moment! Standing on that stage, holding the award, I was honestly speechless. I didn’t know what to say or how to explain what I was feeling.
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“My biggest wish at that moment was that my father was still alive so I could share this wonderful news with him. Life doesn’t always give us the people we wish could be there for our biggest moments, but I know he would have been incredibly proud.
“This award belongs to all of us. We are so proud of everyone who has been part of the Jaflong journey — our amazing and loyal customers who have become part of the JAFLONG FAMILY, and our incredible team.”
He added: “And a huge thank you to the Ripon community for coming together, celebrating with us and continuing to support our restaurant. Your support means more than you know.”
As previously reported, in the same awards Bombay Spice in Goodramgate, York, has won Outstanding Achievement for Restaurant of the Year - Yorkshire and secured third place for Outstanding Restaurant of the Year 2026.