With the British Curry Awards just around the corner, we're spicing things up today with a round-up of the best Indian cuisine Cornwall has to offer.

There are few things the Great British public love more than a good curry, apart from perhaps commenting on the weather or, if you're Cornish, a good pasty.

The 18th Annual British Curry Awards will be held on Monday 28th November 2022 and, with this in mind, we've put together a list of the ten best curry houses across Cornwall, according to Trip Advisor reviews.

  • 1. Daaku

Now based at 2 Bells Court in Falmouth (previously Islington Wharf Boatyard in Penryn), Daaku is the highest rated Indian restaurant in Cornwall, according to Trip Advisor reviews, with the vast majority of its reviews claiming it to be 'Excellent.'

Daaku's cuisine focuses on Indian street food as well as other Indian and Asian dishes.

Vegetarian friendly, vegan, gluten-free are also available.

  • 2. The Journeyman Restaurant & Cookery School

Moving up two spaces from fourth in 2021, The Journeyman Restaurant & Cookery School ranks in second place on our list, with its Indian, Asian, Balti, and fusion offerings.

Located in Mellingey Mill St Issey in Padstow, the restaurant has also been awarded the 'Travellers Choice' badge by Trip Advisor.

As well as having vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, The Journeyman Restaurant & Cookery School is often complimented on its interior setting and ambience.

  • 3. Kathmandu Palace

Previously ranked in second place last year, Kathmandu Palace takes our third place spot.

Located in the shadow of Truro Cathedral on Old Bridge Street, the restaurant serves up Indian, Asian and Nepalese dishes as well as catering to a variety of dietary requirements with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices on its menu.

  • 4. Yak and Yeti

Moving up two places from number six in 2021 is the Yak and Yeti restaurant, located on Kenwyn Street in Truro.

The Yak and Yeti serves up a selection of Indian, Asian, Balti, and Nepalese dishes which guests can enjoy either inside the property or out in the restaurant's terrace garden if the weather allows.

According to its website, Yak and Yeti owner, Sunny, grew up in the Himalayan mountains and is always happy to share a story of his homeland for curious visitors.

5. Balti Curries

Falmouth's first appearance on our 2022 list comes courtesy of Balti Curries, located on Arwenack Street, which moves up two places from seventh in 2021.

The menu at Balti Curries features a selection of Indian, Asian, Balti, and Nepalese dishes as well as including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Balti Curries in Falmouth is another Indian restaraunt that Trip Advisor has awarded a 'Travellers Choice' badge, with some reviews from locals claiming it to be 'The best Indian restaurant in Falmouth.'

6. The Himalayan Spice

Falling a single place to sixth on our list sincec 2021 is The Himalayan Spice.

Based on Castle Street in Liskeard, The Himalayan Spice provides both in-house dining and a takeaway service and serves up a combination of Nepalese specialities and classic Indian dishes.

Having previously been a finalist for the 2021 British Curry Awards, the restaurant is well-received by locals and visitors alike.

The Himalayan Spice has a full bar and is wheelchair accessible.

7. Sultanz

Camborne-based Sultanz is next up on the list, having dropped from third to seventh in the space of a year. 

Having previously been ranked the best Indian restaurant in town on a separate list, Sultanz serves up Indian, Asian, Balti, and Bangladeshi dishes in its restaurant on Basset Street in Camborne.

Sultanz does not serve alcohol and so guests are advised to can bring their own.

8. Namaste Kitchen

Coming in at number eight is another entry for Falmouth with Namaste Kitchen.

Located just a little down from previous entry Balti Curries on Arwenack Street in Falmouth, Namaste Kitchen offers a selection of Indian, Asian, and Nepalese cuisine.

According to the restaurant's website the name Namaste, also called Anjali Mudra, is a form of greeting with palms pressed together and fingers pointing upwards, with a slight bow of the head, and is a gesture of utmost respect.

9. Chennai Indian Fusion

Heading up the bottom end of our list is Chennai Indian Fusion, in Looe.

Nestled in on Buller Street, Looe, Chennai Indian Fusion reportedly takes pride in combining herbs and spices from several different regions of India, including Goa, Rajestan, Bengal and Kashmir.

The restaurant only serves soft drinks so guests are advised to bring their own alcoholic beverages should they wish, with the restaurant also offering free corkage.

10. Massala Tandoori

Last but certainly not least is Massala, based in Perranporth.

Massala serves a selection of Indian, Asian, Balti, and Bangladeshi cuisine from its restaurant on Pirans Road in Perranporth.

Guests are able to fill their lunchtime or dinner needs as well as order takeaway if not looking for an in-house dining experience.

Massala is another Cornwall-based Indian restaurant that caters to a variety of dietary requirements with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices on its menu.