A Stevenage curry house has been named Best Indian Restaurant in Hertfordshire at this year's Euro Asia Curry Awards.

Spice Rouge in High Street fought off competition from hundreds of nominated businesses and individuals to scoop the award.

The annual Euro Asia Curry Awards celebrate the finest talent in the UK's Asian dining sector, recognising establishments that excel in quality, service and authentic flavours.

The owner of Spice Rouge said: "At Spice Rouge, our mission has always been to deliver an exceptional dining experience that resonates with our customers.

"This award reflects the hard work of our team and the loyalty of our patrons, who inspire us every day.

"Winning this award is a celebration of our shared journey and commitment to culinary excellence."

The Euro Asia Awards, now in their eighth year, were founded by Bangladeshi chef Shorif Khan.

He said: "We’re very excited to once again be celebrating the incredible people, restaurants and takeaways that make the UK curry industry as loved as it is.

"Annually, the industry contributes more than £5 million to the country’s economy, and 2024 has been a particularly strong year."

Among those presenting awards was five-time British heavyweight boxing champion Julius Frances.