Sussex restaurants among finalists for the ‘Oscars of the Curry Industry’
Sussex restaurants are among the finalists unveiled for the ‘Oscars of the Curry Industry’.
The Grand Finale of the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026 is set to take place at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Monday, October 12.
The ceremony will be hosted by BBC journalist and broadcaster Samantha Simmonds and comedian Paul Sinha.
Diners put forward more than 1,250 restaurants and takeaways across Britain this year with many entries submitted via ChefOnline, ARTA’s strategic partner.
Mohammed Munim, founder and CEO of ARTA, said: “Congratulations to every restaurant and takeaway named as a finalist of ARTA 2026. Being a finalist is a remarkable achievement and reflects the passion, resilience and dedication of the businesses shaping Asian hospitality across the UK.
“At a time when rising employment costs, inflation and increasing overheads continue to challenge independent hospitality, Asian restaurants and takeaways remain vital to communities and the wider UK hospitality industry.”
The Sussex restaurants among the ARTA 2026 finalists are:
Newcomer of the Year
Tamasha, Handcross, Haywards Heath
Regional Restaurant of the Year – Sussex
Calcutta 16, Shoreham-by-Sea
Darchini, Horsham
Tamarind Indian Restaurant, Newport, Isle of Wight
Thyme & Chillies, Chichester
Regional Takeaway of the Year – Sussex
Curry Master, Eastbourne
Eshna's Nutrition, Worthing
Horsham Tandoori, Horsham
Wild Mango, Burgess Hill
Visit www.artauk.com.