Da Mount Gurkha Named Best Curry House in Merseyside

The Waterloo venue wins the 14th English Curry Awards 2025, highlighting Merseyside's curry scene.

Da Mount Gurkha Named Best Curry House in Merseyside

The 14th English Curry Awards were held on August 11 at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, honouring the cream of the curry world across England. Da Mount Gurkha in Waterloo was named the best curry house in Liverpool, beating finalists Ikkayees Indian Restaurant, Sultan’s Palace and Holdi Bar.

Da Mount Gurkha opened in 2015 and is run by husband and wife Laxman and Geeta Bhandari. Laxman oversees the kitchen while Geeta leads operations. The couple said they were surprised by the nomination and grateful for the recognition. Irfan Younis, spokesman for the awards, described the ceremony as memorable and said it highlighted the dedication and flavour that define the country’s curry scene.

The win for a family-run venue in a competitive city shows how consistent quality and a personal touch can stand out in a crowded market. It also demonstrates the awards’ appeal to neighbourhood favourites that grow beyond local footfall. The event’s messaging emphasizes craft and heritage as much as speed and price, signaling a broader trend in which diners value story and technique as much as convenience.

Looking ahead, the award could boost footfall and local pride for Da Mount Gurkha, while adding pressure to sustain the standard that earned the prize. For Merseyside, the victory reinforces a regional claim to culinary depth that goes beyond fish and chips and into a wider, spicier conversation about food tourism and small-business resilience.

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The award could shape Da Mount Gurkha's next chapter and attract more visitors.