Winchester restaurant vows to win national competition after falling short (From Andover Advertiser)
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Winchester restaurant vows to win national competition after falling short
4:00pm Saturday 15th December 2012 in Hampshire Business
Shafi Hussein with a British Curry Awards certificate
A WINCHESTER restaurant has vowed to win the ‘Curry Oscars’ after falling short this year.
Balaka Indian restaurant in Weeke was up against two other Hampshire eateries at the British Curry Awards in November but were unsuccessful.
Shafi Hussein, owner, said: “We were disappointed not to win, but had a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable evening. We are already working on the judges’ feedback in preparation for next year’s event and will persevere until we are successful."
He added: "There are over 10,000 Indian restaurants in the UK, employing 80,000 people and turning over £3.5 billion annually, and so to be recognised amongst the best is a fantastic achievement both our staff and customers can be proud of."
The glitzy ceremony was attended by celebrities including royal correspondent Jenny Bond and PR guru Max Clifford.
Comments(4)
andysaints007
says...
4:53pm Sat 15 Dec 12
What a joke - 4 cautions from the council and a £20,000 fine for poor hygiene - obviously must be another mickey mouse competition
MJK9850
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5:39pm Sat 15 Dec 12
It arrived cold, on complaining was told that it was NOT cold, (how would he know)!!!! Try to fob me off with a bottle of house wine........finally got 25% of my bill.
Will be taking me custom else where from now on, and certainly would not recommmend this restaurant.
Barney123
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4:22pm Mon 17 Dec 12
originalsfc says...
4:41pm Sat 15 Dec 12
Used this place in the past until hearing from locals of many people being ill after visiting.
Later transpired theyve been in trouble for the employment of illegal immigrants and also in trouble for dirty kitchens.
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