Restaurant offering 'imaginative' Indian dishes wins Asian Curry Award

Diners have praised a charming Warwickshire restaurant that offers 'the best curries in town' - and they have been praised as the best in the county. The Paprika Club in Leamington Spa has once again been the Best Asian Restaurant in Warwickshire in the Asian Curry Awards.

The family-run restaurant has been operating for nearly 30 years, serving authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine to customers. The menu offers traditional dishes combined with fusion using a 'creative and talented touch'.

Their aim is to provide a 'unique dining experience' by serving 'exquisite' Indian cuisine by representing their culture. Customers can experience a relaxed ambience in an elegant setting with plush booth seating and monochrome-accented décor.

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Paprika Club was honoured for the second year running at the Asian Curry Awards, known as the 'Curry Oscars'. The awards cover a range of Asian and Oriental cuisines and celebrate the best Asian restaurants across the UK. They represent the Indian subcontinent's varied cuisines, including Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Middle Eastern, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and more.

The restaurant is known for its signature dishes, which include, the 'exquisite' Goan Fish Curry, Lasani Chicken Curry, Salmon Ke Kazana, Maharaja Special, which includes tandoori-based chicken tikka cooked with spiced minced meat, Tandoori-based King Prawns, Beef Laziz and Sea Bass Supreme flavoured with the restaurant's own mixed spice.

In addition to winning the Asian Curry Awards back-to-back, the team also previously won the Curry Life Awards in 2021 and 2022. The team at the Paprika Club says it has 'been a journey' and is a reminder of 'why they do what they do', which is to 'create culinary art and unforgettable experiences the Paprika way.'

In a statement on Facebook, the team at Paprika Club said: "For 30 years, you have stood by us through the highs and the challenges, and we are deeply grateful. The past few years tested us all, but our passion to serve you the best has never wavered. Your kind words, loyalty, and support kept us going and have truly been our greatest reward.

"This victory is as much yours as it is ours. To have your continued recognition of our efforts and dedication is beyond words. Thank you for making this possible and for being a huge part of the Paprika Club story. Let’s celebrate this milestone together. Here’s to more memories, more experiences, and more unforgettable meals."

As well as being an award-winning restaurant, The Paprika Club has high customer ratings online. It has a 4.5-star rating on Tripadvisor and a Traveller's Choice Award for 2024. The eatery also has a 4.4-star rating on Google reviews.

One diner said, "We enjoyed an excellent evening meal here. This has to be one of the best Indian Restaurants we have been to. Beautifully flavoured food. Excellent service from all staff from entering to leaving. We will definitely be returning."

Gill C said, "What a great place for Indian food! Imaginative menu choices, food that is tasty and aromatic without being swamped by chilli and not overpriced, pleasant staff, and a nice environment."

Steve D added: "An absolutely brilliant first-class restaurant. Incredible food and service, first class presentation. I actually can’t speak highly enough of this amazing dining experience."

Where to find The Paprika Club:

• Location: 22 Regent St, Leamington Spa CV32 5EH

• Opening times: 5pm to 11:30pm Sunday to Thursday and 5pm to 12am Friday to Saturday

• Bookings: Bookings can be made via The Paprika Club website.

For more information about The Paprika Club, visit their Facebook page.

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