Wakefield restaurant owner Shamsul Miah and his team have expressed delight at picking up a prestigious national award for their work at the Cinnamon Lounge restaurant in Horbury.

The eatery was a winner in the Best Restaurant Category at this year's Curry Life Awards.

Staged by Britain’s renowned curry magazine, Curry Life, the awards were announced at a glittering event on October 13 at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.

Shamsul, who is also head chef at the restaurant on Bridge Road, said: "Our customers have been coming here for the last 15 years or so - we love their support and we're thrilled to win this award.

Owner Shamsul Miah said he is is thrilled with the recognition.

placeholder image — Owner Shamsul Miah said he is is thrilled with the recognition.

"We have a real family atmosphere in the restaurant, and we know many of our customers by their names.

"Our success is very much a team effort. Cooking is my passion and I love creating dishes for my family and customers."

Cinnamon Lounge which has built up a solid reputation among local diners.

Shamsul describes the cuisine as ‘authentic Asian’ and reminiscent of home-style cooking, with dishes keeping the same spices and heat as you would find in Bangladesh, and others featuring a twist adapted to different palates.

Cinnamon Lounge team receiving award - From left host GB news presenter Camilla Tominey, Ruby, Shamsul Miah, Mazharul and Jade Bottril MP.

Cinnamon Lounge also hosts events, such as ‘Magician Sunday’ where diners can enjoy food alongside a magic show.

Speaking after the 15th annual Curry Life awards ceremony, Curry Life Media Group Editor, Syed Belal Ahmed, said: "A major aim of the awards has always been to highlight best practice going on across the country – so that everyone has the opportunity to learn from the best - something that has always been a driving principle behind Curry Life itself.

“Over the many years we have been staging the awards, we have seen major improvements in standards and quality being offered to customers, to the point where several restaurants are now in a position to challenge for accolades such as Michelin stars.”

The awards event is an annual celebration of British curry houses, which have an annual turnover of over £4billion.

Cinnamon Lounge in Horbury Bridge, has built up a solid reputation among local diners.

Other guests at the awards ceremony included GB News presenter Camilla Tominey, who hosted the event, as well as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Rushanara Ali MP, Charlotte Nichols MP and Jade Botterill MP.