Wakefield's Cinnamon Lounge 'delighted' at winning prestigious national award

15 Oct 2024

Wakefield restaurant owner Shamsul Miah and his team have expressed delight at picking up a prestigious national award for their work at the Cinnamon Lounge restaurant in Horbury.

The eatery was a winner in the Best Restaurant Category at this year's Curry Life Awards.

Staged by Britain’s renowned curry magazine, Curry Life, the awards were announced at a glittering event on October 13 at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.
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Shamsul, who is also head chef at the restaurant on Bridge Road, said: "Our customers have been coming here for the last 15 years or so - we love their support and we're thrilled to win this award.

"We have a real family atmosphere in the restaurant, and we know many of our customers by their names.

"Our success is very much a team effort. Cooking is my passion and I love creating dishes for my family and customers."

Cinnamon Lounge which has built up a solid reputation among local diners.

Shamsul describes the cuisine as ‘authentic Asian’ and reminiscent of home-style cooking, with dishes keeping the same spices and heat as you would find in Bangladesh, and others featuring a twist adapted to different palates.