Winning Aroma as restaurant lands prestigious regional title
A Burnley restaurant is celebrating after being crowned North West Restaurant of the Year at one of the country’s leading curry industry awards.
Aroma picked up the prestigious title at the 15th annual English Curry Awards 2026, held at Grand Station in Wolverhampton on Monday, August 10.
The awards recognise some of the best restaurants, chefs, takeaways and hospitality professionals from across England, with businesses competing in a wide range of categories.
Aroma owner Abdul Majeed said the award was not only recognition for the restaurant and its staff but also a chance to put Burnley in the spotlight.
He said: “We are incredibly proud to be named North West Restaurant of the Year and to have the honour of representing our town, Burnley.
“This achievement is a reflection of the hard work, passion and dedication of our entire team, who give everything they have every day to make Aroma what it is.
“We also want to thank our customers for their incredible support throughout our journey. They are much more than customers to us, they are part of the Aroma family, and we’re incredibly grateful to share this achievement with them.”
The ceremony was hosted by television and radio presenter Tommy Sandhu and organised by Oceanic Awards in partnership with Curry CNCT.
Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of Oceanic Awards, said: “Celebrating 15 years of the English Curry Awards is a fantastic milestone.
“The curry industry is built on passion, hard work, family and an incredible commitment to hospitality, and these awards give us the opportunity to recognise the people who make it so special.
“The standard this year has been exceptional, and we would like to congratulate every winner, Outstanding Award recipient and those Recognised for Excellence.
“Their achievements are a testament to the strength and diversity of the curry industry across England.”