A Congleton curry house has been named one of the country's best.

East 360 on Lawton Street picked up a regional restaurant of the year award at the recent National Curry Awards 2026.

Held at the House of Lords, the seventh annual ceremony shone a light on the Asian catering industry with His Majesty King Charles III sending a message from Buckingham Palace in honour of the occasion.

The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Westminster, councillor Karen Scarborough, said: "I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to all of today's winners.

"The outstanding hospitality you deliver in every city, town and village is truly remarkable.

"Curry brings immense pleasure to people across the country.

"Congratulations to everyone for preserving these wonderful traditions and continuing to bring joy and enjoyment to so many people throughout the year."

Valued at approximately £5 billion, the the Asian catering industry employs between 80,000 to 100,000 workers.

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However, over time, the industry has encountered a noticeable decline, which is primarily attributed to a shortage of skilled workers and a lack of investment in training these workers.

This led to the creation of the National Curry Awards in 2019, which seek to encourage current and future generations to become more inspired and involved within this industry again.

Celebrating their award, a spokesperson for East 360 said: "We are incredibly proud and delighted that East360 has won at the National Curry Awards 2026!

"From being shortlisted in the top 10 to celebrating at the prestigious House of Lords in London, it has been an unforgettable journey!

"A huge thank you to all our wonderful customers for your votes, love and support, and to our amazing team for making this achievement possible. This award belongs to all of you!"