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Bradford’s curry scene is in the running for national honours again, with several of the district’s best-known restaurants named finalists in the 2026 Asian Curry Awards.
Among those shortlisted for the prestigious awards, widely dubbed the "Curry Oscars", are Akbar in Bradford, Aagrah Buffet Restaurant in Shipley, International Restaurant's Morley Street and Sticker Lane venues in Bradford, Lala's Leeds/Bradford and Shama Bingley, in Bingley
The Asian Catering Federation announced the finalists on Friday after curry lovers across the UK and beyond voted for the 213 restaurants and takeaways on the shortlist.
Yawar Khan, chairman of the Asian Catering Federation, said: "The Asian Curry Awards set the standard for excellence across all aspects of our industry.
"We celebrate with the ‘best of the best’ and are delighted to see the public voting increase year-on-year."
The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair, London, on Sunday, November 15.
BBC news anchor Samantha Simmonds will host the event with Anisa Khan, runner-up in the 2025 series of The Apprentice.
Last year’s 46 awards included Asian Chef of the Year, Curry King, and the Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Awards.