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An Indian restaurant in Worksop has been shortlisted for a regional award at the ‘Curry Oscars’.

Jhinook, on Central Avenue, has been nominated as the best restaurant in the East Midlands at the British Curry Awards.

The annual awards ceremony will take place on November 28 at Evolution London and will invite the finest curry restaurateurs from across the UK to come together in celebration.

Jhinook, owned by Mohammed Aklim and Jakir Ali, will compete against a total of 25 other restaurants in the region for the title.

Danny Scott, manager of SJR FC, with Jhinook co-owner Jakir Ali.

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The curry house was awarded TripAdvisors’ Travellers’ Choice 2022 and is currently listed as number two out of 81 restaurants in Worksop, with 4.5 stars.

Mr Aklim said: “I’m proud to have been nominated for this award by the local Worksop and wider British public.

“A big thank you goes out to all of those that voted for Jhinook. It feels great to get some recognition for the efforts put in by myself and my staff.”

Worksop Indian restaurant shortlisted as ‘best’ in East Midlands at British Curry Awards