Restaurants across Norfolk and Waveney have been shortlisted for prestigious awards.
LekThai in Great Yarmouth, Easytiger in Beccles and Ahmed Spice in Wymondham have been recognised in the Asian Restaurants and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), which have previously been dubbed "the Oscars of the curry industries".
The Thai spot LekThai and Asian-fusion diner Easytiger were among the 10 restaurants shortlisted in the East Anglian Restaurant of the Year category.
The Ahmed Spice Indian was shortlisted in the East Anglian Takeaway of the Year category.
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The winners will be revealed in a ceremony at London's Royal Lancaster on October 6.
Mohammed Munim, founder member and CEO of ARTA, said: “Asian restaurants and takeaways have made a significant contribution to the UK economy, both historically and in recent times.
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"They deserve recognition and rewards for their efforts.
"These restaurants and takeaways have not only created thousands of jobs but have also boosted local economies through their presence, especially post-Brexit.
"To provide staunch support to the thriving Asian restaurants in Britain, ARTA acknowledges and highlights their importance in the culinary landscape.
"Each nominee is a worthy winner and we look forward to celebrating with them all at the award ceremony on October 6.”
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