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Bexleyheath restaurant Chillika wins Best of London curry award

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Chillika, a Bexleyheath restaurant specialising in Indian street food, has won the Best of London award at the 2026 English Curry Awards.

Chillika, an independent restaurant in Bexleyheath specialising in Indian street food, has won the Best of London award at the 2026 English Curry Awards. The restaurant was recognised for its menu of authentic Indian street food and regional dishes, with a particular focus on the cuisine of Odisha, a state in eastern India whose traditional flavours are less commonly found in UK restaurants.

The English Curry Awards celebrate excellence across the UK's curry industry, honouring restaurants, chefs and businesses that have made significant contributions to the sector. The annual awards recognise quality, innovation and customer experience across a range of categories.

A spokesperson for Chillika said the award was 'a very proud moment for our entire team and for the local community that has supported us since we opened'. They added that Chillika was created 'with a passion for bringing authentic Indian street food and regional flavours from across India to the UK' and expressed a particular commitment to 'promoting the rich culinary heritage of Odisha and introducing our guests to traditional Odia dishes and flavours that are not commonly available in the UK'.

Bexleyheath restaurant Chillika wins Best of London curry award
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