Three Liverpool restaurants have been shortlisted at the British Curry Awards 2022.
The ceremony honours the nation's top curry restaurants, as voted for by the British public and takes place in London next Monday (November 28). In Liverpool, both Mowgli Street Food on Bold Street and Water Street have been shortlisted for an award. Additionally, Khaja Indian Takeaway, on Allerton Road in Woolton, has been shortlisted for a Best Takeaway Award.
The ceremony takes place at Evolution London, Battersea Park on Monday, with the UK's leading curry restaurateurs and people from showbiz, sports and politics expected to attend. This year, the ceremony will pay homage to the legacy of British Curry Awards Founder, Enam Ali MBE, who sadly died earlier this year. It will also recognise the issues currently facing the UK curry industry in the cost of living and energy crises.
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Jeffrey Ali, director, British Curry Awards said: "We have received tens of thousands of nominations this year and look forward to announcing the results of our months-long judging process and live vote due to be held at the biggest and most anticipated ceremony on the hospitality calendar."
The UK curry industry is currently facing uncertainty with the energy and cost of living crises, plus rising inflation. It is estimated that the average price of a curry could reach as much as £30 and curry restaurateurs have seen their shopping bills increase by an average of 40%.
The Spice Business 'Onion Bhaji Index' indicates the average cost of an onion bhaji in the UK will jump from £4 to £12 per portion, while rising inflation means the average price of curry house favourite, the chicken tikka masala, would rise from an average menu price of £7 to £17. It is estimated that around seven in 10 restaurants could be forced to shut their doors for good without government intervention.
Mr Ali added: "Whilst the international community, especially the UK, faces a continued onslaught of economic uncertainty and political instability, we take solace from the general public who continue to support local businesses such as their local curry restaurants.
"We're currently developing the 'Onion Bhaji Index', which will help consumers and business owners alike to better understand prices at their local curry establishment." Find out more about the British Curry Awards here.
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