Two curry houses - one in Hampstead, one in Dartmouth Park - have been nominated for a prestigious award.
The Rajdoot in Fleet Road, and Monsoon in York Rise will compete for the coveted title of Restaurant of the Year North London at the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) on October 2.
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Members of the public are asked to vote for their favourite South Asian restaurants across the UK, with regional winners then challenged to a series of live ‘cook offs’, before one is crowned ‘Champion of Champions’.
Hosted by broadcaster Samantha Simmonds, and magician Paul Martin, the awards recognise the best South Asian cuisine across regional and national categories including the overall champion, and newcomer of the year.
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Mohammed Munim, founder member and CEO of ARTA, said: “The awards are a celebration and recognition of these exceptional restaurants, takeaways, chefs, and restaurateurs across the country, who are serving their local communities exceptionally well."
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