Indian Ocean restaurant in Histon wins at National Curry Awards

The Indian Ocean restaurant in Histon has been awarded Editor’s Choice at this year’s National Curry Awards – staged by Curry Life magazine – in a ceremony at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.

Speaking after the ceremony, owner of the eatery Ruhel Hoque Shamim said: “It is wonderful to be recognised in this way. The past couple of years have been extremely challenging for businesses like ours – and it is marvellous to emerge from such difficult times with such a top award.”

He added: “Our success is very much a team effort – and is all about giving our customers the quality of service that they demand and deserve. I’d like to thank everyone who has played a part in achieving this top honour.”

Other guests at the event included journalist and broadcaster Angela Rippon, sports presenter Mike Bushell, Gagan Mohindra MP, Aaron Bell MP, Greg Smith MP, Wes Streeting MP, celebrity chef Atul Kochhar, Dominic Chapman and Mridula Baljekar.

Curry Life raised just over £2,000 for the British Asian Trust at this year’s awards ceremony and gala dinner. For more on The Indian Ocean, go to theindianocean.co.uk.

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