Zaara’s Curry on dining


With Bradford recently winning back its crown as Curry Capital of Great Britain, what better way to celebrate than with a look at some of the city’s finest Indian restaurants? If you’re on the hunt for the nation’s best balti or tastiest tandoori, beyond can point you in the right direction with ten of Bradford’s best.


Aagrah


One of the city’s most famous curry houses – and head of a growing chain of popular Aagrah venues – the swish venue in Shipley offers both a la carte dining and a renowned grill and carvery, while the group’s talented chefs and executive team have won countless awards between them.


Aagrah House, 4 Saltaire Road, Shipley, BD18 3HN Tel: 01274 530880


The Karachi


A celebrated, long-standing restaurant that has been turning heads for countless years, the city’s original curry cafe has famously won plaudits from TV chef Rick Stein among others, and is an ideal destination if you fancy drop-dead gorgeous, authentic cuisine in thoroughly unpretentious surroundings.


15-17 Neal Street, BD5 0BX Tel: 01274 732015


Kipling’s


Seventeen years after Kipling’s first opened its doors, the relaxed, distinctive restaurant continues to impress with its ethos of authentic Indian food combined with Western influences. Great service and excellent food have made it one of the area’s most popular destinations.


834-836 Harrogates Road, Greengates, BD10 0RA Tel: 01274 622332


Prashad


Perhaps Bradford’s best-kept secret until Gordon Ramsay picked it out as Britain’s best curry venue last year, the Prashad is a fantastic family-run eatery that serves up unbelievably tasty vegetarian cuisine in a warm, welcoming and intimate atmosphere. It may be small but it more than punches above its weight. The coconut and potato Pethis are rightly renowned – while the Lassi is to die for.


86 Horton Grange Road, BD7 2DW Tel: 01274 575893


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Hailed as one of the leading lights in our region’s restaurant scene, Shimla’s Shipley venue is light, spacious and opulent and has proven every bit as successful as its Keighley counterpart since opening its doors in 2007. The extensive menu is brimming with variety and flavour.


69 Otley Road, Shipley, BD18 2BJ Tel: 01274 599800


Akbar’s


Considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of the Bradford curry scene, the original Akbar’s venue on Leeds Road continues to delight more than 20 years after it began, having spawned an entire empire of successful restaurants. It's no wonder that founder Shabir Hussain was voted the King Of Curry at last year’s English Curry Awards.


1276 Leeds Road, BD3 8LF Tel: 01274 773311


The Kashmir


It’s never going to win any Michelin stars, but for a no-nonsense exercise in tasty, down-to- earth grub head downstairs at ‘the Kash’ – where you’ll find beautiful curry at perhaps the very best prices in town. The surroundings are simple yet sociable, and there’s a reason why the no-frills experience has attracted a fiercely loyal clientele.


27 Morley Street, BD7 1AG Tel: 01274 726513


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The only Indian restaurant from Yorkshire to feature in the Michelin Guide 2010 and 2011, the innovative, produce-centric establishment offers both traditional dishes and a winning range of vegetarian options.


34-38 Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3NT Tel: 01274 588114


Mumtaz


Winner of ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at 2011’s English Curry Awards, the famous Mumtaz brand is well-known both locally and much further afield, and the original restaurant has progressed from humble beginnings to become the stylish flagship venue it is today – complete with excellent food and attentive service.


Great Horton Road, BD7 3HS Tel: 01274 571861


Sweet Centre


Casual yet overwhelmingly popular with visitors, this long-standing establishment serves up a winning formula of friendly atmosphere and lovely food, with the fish dishes in particular highly recommended.


110 - 114 Lumb Lane, BD8 7RS Tel: 01274 731735


Picture courtesy of Harper Collins


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