History was made at the Asian Curry Awards this year when a restaurant in Lymington retained its coveted title a record four years in succession.

Rivaaz was the undisputed ‘Asian Restaurant of the Year South Coast of England’ with the eatery proudly announcing on Instagram: “Never been done before!! 4 YEARS IN A ROW BABY!!!”

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

• Nazim Khan (Executive Chef), Bryan Health, USA – SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION: Outstanding Contribution To The Culinary Arts Through Innovation and Inspiration
• Shakawath Hossain (CEO), Starktree Group, Bangladesh – SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION: Outstanding Contribution To The Hospitality Industry Through Leadership and Inspiration
• Suleman Raza (Founder), Spice Village – CHAMPION: Corporate Social Responsibility & Food Innovation
• Sameer Taneja (Executive Chef), Benares – SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Outstanding Contribution To The Culinary Arts Through Innovation and Inspiration
• Nobab Uddin (Chairman), Easthands (Former President, London Bangla Press Club & Former Editor, Janomot) – SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Outstanding Contribution To Journalism & Charitable Work
• Kishwar Chowdhury (MasterChef), Australia – SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION: Outstanding Contribution To The Culinary Arts Through Innovation and Inspiration
• Mahee Ferdous Jalil (Founder), Channel S Television – SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Outstanding Contribution To Raising Funds For Charitable Causes
• Shah F. Athar MIH (COO), UK Curry Connect – SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Outstanding Contribution To The Catering Industry Through Leadership And Inspiration