South Shields restaurant named among finalists at the ‘Oscars of the Curry Industry’
A South Shields restaurant is nominated for a top award.
A South Shields restaurant has been shortlisted as part of the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026.
Zeera Indian Cuisine, on Ocean Road, is among the 10 finalists in the ‘Regional Restaurant of the Year - North East’ category.
The annual awards, which are known as the ‘Oscars of the Curry Industry’, look to recognise excellence across the UK’s thriving Asian hospitality sector.
Organisers have revealed that this year’s ARTA has attracted more than 1,250 nominations from diners across the country.
Zeera is no stranger to awards success, having previously being declared as the North East Restaurant of the Year at The English Curry Awards, in 2023, among many other accolades.
Mohammed Munim, Founder Member and CEO of ARTA, said “Congratulations to every restaurant and takeaway that has earned a place in the ARTA 2026 Regional Top 10.
“Being shortlisted is a remarkable achievement.
The winners will be revealed on Monday, October 12, at a ceremony at the London Hilton, on Park Lane.