National Curry Week: The best places to go in South Tyneside - according to Gazette readers

But as this week is National Curry Week – running from Monday, October 5 until Sunday, October 11 – we wanted your recommendations for the best place to get one in South Tyneside.

2020 marks the 22nd staging of the event, which began in 1998 and was launched by food journalist Peter Grove to celebrate his love of the cuisine.

The week-long celebration aims to honour curry, celebrate and support the Indian restaurant industry and raise money for poverty-focused charities.

Here are your top picks for where to get a curry in South Tyneside, from the Gazette’s Facebook page, whether you’re dining out or taking away:

Namaste, King George Road

Star of India, Ocean Road

Gold Lion, Dean Road

Cafe India, Ocean Road

Radhuni, Ocean Road

The Sultan of Jarrow, Western Road

The Raj, Burrow Street

Spice Garden, Ocean Road

Delhi 6, Ocean Road

Mumbai Emperor, Stanhope Road

Royal Tandoori, Ocean Road

Lasun, Dean Road

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