A Greater Manchester curry house and a city centre sushi place hailed a ‘Japanese paradise’ have been named amongst the big winners at a top Asian food awards. The Asian Curry Awards took place on Sunday evening (November 17) in London celebrating the best Asian restaurants and venues across the country. Dubbed the ‘Curry Oscars’, the awards recognise the best in terms of newcomers and long-standing favourites.
Big winners on the night included Kahani in London’s Sloane Square being named Fine Dining Restaurant of The Year, and Bournemouth’s Tiien Thai being recognised with the Thai Restaurant of The Year - but there was also plenty to be celebrated closer to home too. READ MORE: Locals spot error as GAIL's logo appears on windows ahead of bakery opening in Prestwich Taking the trophy for Asian Restaurant of The Year for the North West was Indian curry house Purple Olive in Ashton-under-Lyne . First opened three years ago, the Stamford Street East venue sells a range of Indian dishes, using fresh herbs and spices, including the likes of chicken Korma and prawn biryani.
The Tameside restaurant, bar and cocktail lounge also serves a signature Flaming Rajma - a medium-to-hot dish served with chicken or lamb tikka and garnished with Brandy. Earlier this year, Purple Olive was also nominated at the Manchester Curry Awards. Purple Olive in Ashton has won big at the Asian Curry Awards (Image: Purple Olive) Speaking about the Asian Curry Awards win, the team, who also hav.