An Indian takeaway in Ayr has been named the winner of a national award at a recent ceremony.

The Curry Leaf, situated on Wills Road in the town, was named as the winner of Takeaway of the Year for Scotland at the recent Nation’s Curry Awards.

It goes alongside previous award won by the establishment, including Curry Takeaway for the year in 2022.

A glamorous ceremony was held on Monday, February 12 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel.

The prestigious event recognised and celebrated the talents and hard work of individuals and businesses within the UK’s curry industry.

Speaking of their fantastic award win, a spokesperson from The Curry Leaf said: "We have managed to scoop up another award tonight at Nation's Curry Awards, presented by Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel.

"This award is recognition of all our efforts and hard work. This really does mean the world to us.

"We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone that continued to support us from our hardworking staff to our wonderful customers.

"We love what we do and are thankful to be recognised.

"Let it remain a constant reminder that good work comes with unbelievable achievements".

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Posted by The Curry Leaf on Monday, 12 February 2024

A Spokesperson for the second Nation’s Curry Awards 2023 added: “It was an unforgettable night, filled with incredible food, vibrant energy, and passionate conversations.

We have celebrated the finest in the UK’s curry scene, recognising the creativity, innovation, and exceptional service that have become synonymous with this beloved cuisine.

The UK’s curry industry is a vital part of our culture, and these awards recognised the exceptional talents of the individuals and businesses that make it so special. We want to congratulate all the winners and highly commended recipients on their accomplishment.”