BACK for its 23rd year, National Curry Week kicks off on October 4, through to October 10.
You could of course make yourself your very own curry to celebrate, but if you’re feeling in the mood for a takeaway or a dine in experience, you will want to know what the best places are to enjoy a curry on the Island.
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Here are the best Island restaurants and takeaways to pick up a curry, according to TripAdvisor.
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5) Eastern Eye, Sandown
Eastern Eye is a fine dining Indian restaurant situated in Sandown High Street, a short distance from the seafront.
The Chef’s Recommendations, on the restaurant’s menu, feature jalfrezi, tikka and Naga.
The menu also offers gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
The Eastern Eye won Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice in 2021.
Open Monday to Sunday from 5pm until 10pm, you can sit in or order online through the Eastern Eye website, with options for delivery or pick up.
Here is what TripAdvisor had to say:
4) Taste of India, East Cowes
Taste of India, on Castle Street, East Cowes, is a family friendly takeaway that specialises in a large variety of traditional Indian dishes.
On their website, you can find the menu containing a whole host of options, including special offer meals.
The takeaway provides gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options – which you can order directly from their website, for collection or delivery.
Taste of India is open from 5pm to 10.30pm, every day of the week.
Here is what TripAdvisor has to say:
3) Masala Bay, Ventnor
Masala Bay is a family-run Indian restaurant and takeaway service, located in the heart of Ventnor, on Pier Street.
Offering contemporary Indian cuisine, the restaurant has a relaxed and friendly ambience setting.
Masala Bay is another member of the TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice 2021.
Their menu is gluten free friendly and claim virtually all dishes can be made suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Open Monday to Sunday, between 4.30pm and 10pm.
Be sure to take a look at their menu by clicking here.
Here is what TripAdvisor has to say:
2) Red Chilli, Ventnor
Red Chilli, in Ventnor High Street, is a family run restaurant offering quality, authentic Indian food.
Available for sit in, collection, and takeaway, through their website.
To view their menu online, you must visit their website and click ‘Order Takeaway’.
The restaurant provides vegetarian and vegan options.
Open 7 days a week, including bank holidays, from 5pm to 10pm.
Here is what TripAdvisor has to say:
1) House of Spice, Shanklin
House of Spice is ranked the Island's number one place to grab a curry according to TripAdvisor.
Located in Shanklin High Street, this restaurant specialises in Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine.
The House of Spice is also one of TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice in 2021.
Featuring a jam-packed menu, House of Spice offers authentic and original dishes cooked with fresh herbs and a wide range of seasonal spices.
With a minimum £20 spend, free delivery is available for those within three miles of the restaurant, and a 10% discount is offered to those who collect, with a minimum £15 spend.
The restaurant provides gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and halal options.
Open seven days a week, including bank holidays, from 5pm to 10pm.
Here is what TripAdvisor has to say:
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