Wirral's top seven restaurants to celebrate National Curry Week

Maybe you prefer a Thai curry instead and have to choose between red, green or yellow.

This week it's all about curry as the UK celebrates 24 years of National Curry Week.

It was founded in 1998 by the late journalist Peter Grove who had fallen in love with curry and wanted to raise awareness and appreciation for Indian cuisine while collecting money for charity.

Over the years, chefs across the country have marked the week of celebrations with a double decker bus tour in 2003 serving dishes cooked by celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala, a dress made entirely of poppadums by fashion designer Lisa Myers and the highest tower of poppodums was created in India in 2012 - a record-breaking 1.72 metres tall! 

Chicken tikka masala is Britain’s favourite curry dish – grilled chunks of chicken in a spiced sauce, served with rice and naan bread and a side of poppadoms – but which is Wirral's favourite curry?

Earlier this year, in our Best of 2022 competition, you voted Risa Spica in New Ferry as the town's top venue and they took the Best Curry 2022 crown.

The restaurant serves "great food at a great price" and received more than 700 votes.

There were six other curry restaurants that made the shortlist for Wirral's Best Curry.

Why not give one of them a try during National Curry Week, which runs between Monday, October 3 and Sunday, October 9.

WIRRAL'S SEVEN BEST CURRIES:

Kerala Kitchen, Arrowe Park Road, Upton

One review on this venue’s Facebook page says “it’s the best Indian restaurant in Wirral” so it was a must for our shortlist.

Customers love the “gorgeous food” and find the staff “extremely attentive” with “nothing too much trouble”.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033734115321

Kerala Kitchen

Elachi Indian Restaurant, Seaview Road, Liscard

The amazing staff received lots of mentions in the nominations as did the huge range of Indian food on offer, including their vast vegan range.

This is a popular place for customers who say “it’s the best restaurant and a must for all curry fans”.

For more details go to facebook.com/elachiwallasey

Elachi Indian Restaurant

Voujon Restaurant, Teehey Lane, Higher Bebington

This place is “friendly, clean and has delicious food” – what’s not to like?

Customers say the takeaway food is just as good as the restaurant food.

One visitor, who left a review on their Facebook page said it was “an incredible experience”.

For more details go to facebook.com/voujonR

Voujon Restaurant

Magic Spices, Seabank Road, Wallasey

The hard-working team at Magic Spices got several messages with regulars saying they’re “friendly, chatty and the team really knows how to cook curry”.

It comes highly recommended from everyone who enjoys a meal here.

For more details go to facebook.com/magicspiceswirral

Magic Spices

Ruhi Balti House, Woodchurch Lane, Birkenhead

One nomination for this restaurant said they’ve “never been disappointed going to Ruhi Balti House” with fantastic food and lovely staff.

For more details go to ruhibaltihouseonline.com

Ruhi Balti House

Risa Spice, New Chester Road, New Ferry, Birkenhead

With “great food at a great price” it’s easy to see why customers like Risa Spice.

The service is “excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful” with happy regulars saying they always “have a lovely time here”.

For more details go to facebook.com/RisaSpice

Risa Spice

Light of India, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port

When a Hollywood A-lister says your Indian food is the best in Europe, the recommendations don’t get much better!

The Wrexham AFC co-owner took to Instagram two weeks ago to give Light of India a huge thumbs up.

One happy customer agreed saying that even though she’s moved out of the area, she still makes the 25-mile round trip for the food they serve.

For more details go to facebook.com/thelightofindia

The Light of India