Three Hertfordshire restaurants win at Asian restaurant awards

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Three Hertfordshire food businesses won prizes at the 2026 Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards ceremony in London.

Three Hertfordshire food businesses won top honours at the 2026 Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards, announced at a gala ceremony at the Hilton Park Lane in London on Monday, 12 October. Nouvellè Lounge in St Albans won Hertfordshire Restaurant of the Year, Aroma Lounge in Hatfield won Hertfordshire Chef of the Year, and Saffron in Borehamwood won Hertfordshire Takeaway of the Year.

The awards, dubbed the 'Oscars of the Curry Industry', brought together restaurateurs, chefs and hospitality professionals. More than 1,250 restaurants and takeaways across the UK entered this year's competition. Mohammed Choudhury of Nouvellè Lounge said the award reflected the team's 'passion for modern Indian cuisine, our commitment to exceptional service, and the continued support of our wonderful customers'. The judges praised Nouvellè Lounge as a 'truly outstanding example of modern Indian dining', commending its creativity, flavour and respect for tradition.

ARTA founder and chief executive Mohammed Munim congratulated the winners. He said their 'dedication, creativity and commitment to excellence continue to raise standards across the UK's Asian restaurant and takeaway sector', adding that the industry 'is an integral part of multicultural Britain, supporting communities, creating employment and bringing extraordinary culinary experiences to diners across the country'.

How it is being reported

• Three Hertfordshire food businesses win at national Asian restaurant awardsThree Hertfordshire businesses win at the 2026 Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards: Nouvellè Lounge, Aroma Lounge and Saffron take top honours.The Comet · 17 Oct, 10:52
• St Albans restaurant named Hertfordshire’s best at ‘Curry Oscars’Nouvellè Lounge in Marshalswick, St Albans has been named Hertfordshire’s best at the 2026 ARTA Awards.Herts Advertiser · 15 Oct, 14:41

In this story: Nouvellè Lounge · Aroma Lounge · Saffron · St Albans · Hatfield · Borehamwood · Mohammed Choudhury · Mohammed Munim

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