Legendary Manchester restaurant named one of the best in the country at English Curry Awards

The best curry houses across the UK have been honoured at the 2023 English Curry Awards. The awards were handed out at the Holiday Inn in Birmingham City Centre last night, with a host of restaurants in the North West picking up gongs.

Winners of the awards, which ‘celebrates the talents and hard work of individuals and businesses within the English curry industry’, are decided by the general public, with the ceremony in its 12th year. The awards recognise excellence in a range of categories, including Chef of the Year, Voter’s Best Choice Restaurant of the Year, Curry King or Queen and Curry Restaurant of the Year.

Indian and Nepalese restaurant The Original Third Eye on Wilmslow Road in Didsbury Village took home the Best of Manchester award beating the likes of Indian Tiffin Room, Kabana, Asha’s Restaurant, Delhi House Café, and Dhoom Dhaam.

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Mela Kumar, who runs the restaurant alongside her husband, chef Arun Kumar, told the Manchester Evening News: “We are beyond grateful and humbled to receive this award for the Best of Manchester for 2023.

“We would thank all our loyal customers who have supported us over the many years in business, and this award is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of our family members and staff that we are also here with their support, and obviously not forgetting the main man, Chef Mr Arun Kumar who creates his passion and magic for us to try."

First opened in 2000, The Original Third Eye is one of Didsbury Village’s longest-running restaurants. The menu is a true fusion of Indian, Nepalese and even some Chinese influences, with many dishes - including the legendary butter chicken