Top award for Calderdale restaurant at 'curry Oscars'

A Calderdale Indian restaurant has won a prestigious title at an awards ceremony known as the ‘Oscars of Curry’.

Zaiqa, on Town Hall Street in Sowerby Bridge, was named Best Newcomer Restaurant in the North at the British Curry and Catering Awards.

The honour was announced at a celebration held at The Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford recognising “the finest talent and excellence within the UK's culinary landscape”.

Bobby Miah, from Zaiqa, said the restaurant opened 18 months ago and has been enjoying rave reviews.

Zaiqa in Sowerby Bridge won the awardplaceholder image
Zaiqa in Sowerby Bridge won the award

The restaurant team posted on social media that it was thrilled to have won the award, and thanked its customers.

"This honour belongs to every single one of you — our wonderful customers – for your trust, your visits, and your loyal support and our incredible team, whose hard work, passion, and care make Zaiqa what it is every single day."

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