A family-run curry house has been named the best in town.

The New Shalimar on Chestergate is celebrating after being crowned Macclesfield's Restaurant of the Year at the sixth annual National Curry Awards.

Owner Abdul Wadud says they couldn't have done it without the support of their loyal customers.

He said: "We are very proud to have won this award.

"I'd like to thanks all our customers for their continued support for over thirty years.

"Also, a massive thanks to our amazing team for their hard work and dedication.

"We look forward to serving the community of Macclesfield and the surrounding area for many more years to come!"

Inside the New Shalimar on Chestergate (Credit: The New Shalimar)

The Shalimar has been part of the Macclesfield food scene since 1989, with Abdul having been in charge for over 20 years now.

Asked the secret to their success, Abdul said: "Customer service, hygiene, food quality. We always strive to maintain high standards.

"We must also thank our regular customers, without them we wouldn't be here.

"We managed to come through the pandemic. A lot of other businesses have closed down but the Shalimar has stayed in the family for over 30 years."

Lord Mayor of Westminster, councillor Paul Dimoldenberg, presented the Shalimar team with the award at a ceremony at the House of Lords (Credit: The New Shalimar)

The National Curry Awards took place at the House of Lords on Monday, October 20.

The event was attended by a number of special guests including the Lord Mayor of Westminster Paul Dimoldenberg and MPs Andy MacNae, Warinder Jess and Anna Gelderd.

Councillor Dimoldenberg said: "I want to congratulate everyone, all of today's winners.

"The hospitality you provide in every city, every town and every village is superb.

"Curry gives so much enjoyment to so many people all over the country.

"Well done to everybody for carrying on wonderful traditions and provisioning us with so much enjoyment every week of the year." 

Event director Abdul Ahad Chowdhury added: "It's a prestigious event and every restaurant deserves to be recognised properly.

"I believe the restaurant sector has a good future, as it allows people to be their own boss, and holding the awards here will help to inspire younger generations." 

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