Tandoori Flames, a takeaway in Littleborough, Rochdale, has been named North West Regional Takeaway of the Year at the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA). The win follows the restaurant's selection as a Regional Top Ten Finalist in the same awards last month.
Recognition for authentic Indian cuisine
The Church Street restaurant, which holds a five-star rating on Just Eat, offers traditional Indian food, fried chicken, and a range of tandoori, Balti, masala and biryani dishes. Its menu includes sizzling tandoori starters, rich curries and freshly prepared Balti dishes, with standard starters ranging from samosa and Reshmi Kebab to garlic fish, onion bhaji, king prawns, chicken chaat and paneer pakora.
Tandoori starters include tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, seekh kebab and tandoori wings. The 'Choice of Excellence' menu features Murgi Masala, tandoori chicken off the bone cooked with minced lamb, and Nawabi chops, lamb chops cooked with onions, pimientos and green peppers in a medium spiced sauce. A wide selection of special Balti dishes is also available, including Gorom with green chilli and hot spices.
Team and customers thanked
Speaking on social media, the team described the win as a "win worth celebrating" and an "incredible honour" for the entire team. They added: "This prestigious award celebrates our passion for authentic Indian flavours, dedication to quality and commitment to serving delicious food to our wonderful customers. From our kitchen in Littleborough to the national stage, this achievement marks a truly special moment in our journey."
The team also thanked customers and staff, saying: "Your loyalty and encouragement inspire us to keep doing what we love. A huge thank you also goes to our hardworking team, whose dedication has made this achievement possible. We're proud to bring this award home to Littleborough and share this fantastic milestone with our community!"
Spokesperson on the award's meaning
A spokesperson for the takeaway told the Manchester Evening News: "To me, winning isn’t just about taking home a trophy; it’s about the hard work, dedication and passion that go into every single day. It’s about overcoming challenges, believing in what we do and striving to be the best we can be."
They added: "Being nominated for the Curry Award in the North West means so much to us. It recognises the commitment, teamwork and determination that go into everything we do. None of this would be possible without our amazing staff, whose hard work, loyalty and passion make a difference every single day, and our wonderful customers, who continue to support us and make what we do worthwhile."
The spokesperson concluded: "For us, winning means more than an award - it means making people proud, bringing our community together and continuing to raise the standard of what we do. Whatever the outcome, we are proud of how far we’ve come and thankful to everyone who has helped us get here." The takeaway is located at 73 Church Street, Littleborough, Rochdale OL15 8AB.
