The ten finalists for the 'Best Curry House 2024' can now be revealed.

Last week The Mail launched the new award to find the best takeaway or restaurant across south Cumbria that is satisfying residents' need for a bit of spice.

Our readers were invited to nominate their favourite choices with hundreds of selections being made to build upon the popularity of recent campaigns previously organised by The Mail.

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The final shortlist is comprised of the 10 local eateries that proved to be the most popular.

These are:

  • Aroma Indian Dining – 20 King Street, Ulverston.

  • Bengal Rose Restaurant – 5 Fountain Street, Ulverston.

  • Curry Spice – 1 Market Square, Millom.

  • Dhaba Restaurant – 252-254 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness.

  • Mithali – 44 Cavendish Street, Barrow-in-Furness.

  • Naaz Indian Cuisine – 15-17 Queen Street, Ulverston.

  • Nicha’s Thai Kitchen – 143 Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness.

  • Taj Mahal Restaurant – 56 Cavendish Street, Barrow-in-Furness.

  • Mumbai Indian Cuisine – 82 Duke Street, Askam-in-Furness, 

  • Top Chef – 99 Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness,

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These 10 finalists will now be vying for votes from the public which will decide who takes the ultimate crown.

The window for voting will officially open on Monday, October 28 and will run until Saturday, November 9.

You can vote for your favourite finalist by picking up a copy of The Mail during those two weeks and filling in the form inside.

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To coincide with voting, The Mail will be running a series of new features about each of the businesses.

These will showcase the people and stories behind the restaurants which are setting them apart on the local food scene.

Each day across the fortnight will present a different feature including extra details about the finalists as they try to earn your support in the competition.

Keep an eye out for those special articles from next week - and don't forget to vote!