Dhamaka Indian restaurant in Cramlington named Restaurant of the Year at the 2023 Asian Restaurant Awards

Dhamaka, located at the Brockwell Centre, only opened last autumn, but was picked by the judges for the national prize.

The restaurant was nominated by customers and selected for the finals, held yesterday in Manchester, by a panel of judges.

Co-owner Abdul Salam said: “It is an honour to bring this award back to Cramlington.

“We cannot thank our friends in Cramlington enough for welcoming us over the past year, and nominating us for this award”

Co-owner Abdul Muhit, who also owns Morpeth Tandoori, added: “After 40 years in Northumberland I can say from the bottom of my heart that this would not be possible without the amazing community we have in the area.

“The competition was tough tonight, and the amazing reviews and stories from our friends at the restaurant are sure to have helped us cross the finish line.”