Maa-vellous: Beverley’s curry winner is revealed

Graham Stuart MP has crowned Maa Indian Restaurant in Beverley as the winner of his Beverley and Holderness’ Favourite Curry Awards 2022.

Maa was the clear favourite of curry-lovers in Beverley and Holderness, receiving over half the votes cast.

Maa is run by its manager, Mohammed Saif, and has gone from strength to strength, serving customers in Beverley since 2015.

Mr Stuart also named Sonali Spice in Beverley as one of several runners up.

Following their victory, Mr Stuart has entered Maa into the Tiffin Cup, a national competition which includes a cook-off in the House of Commons next year judged by a panel led by Ainsley Harriott MBE.

At a time when hospitality businesses across the country need support, Mr Stuart hopes this competition will highlight the £2 billion contribution that Britain’s favourite dish makes to the UK economy.

“I’m delighted that the excellent Maa has been crowned Beverley and Holderness’ favourite curry house for 2022, and I can’t wait to see how it gets on in the nationwide Tiffin Cup,” he said.

“Curry houses are a very important part of the UK economy; contributing more than £2 billion a year.
“They have become mainstays of our communities over many years and a great curry house is just as important as a great pub to our towns and villages.”

Mohammed Saif, manager of Maa Indian Restaurant, said: “On behalf of everyone here at Maa, we are honoured and delighted to have been voted the best curry house in the area.

“We would like to thank everyone who voted on our behalf and extend our thanks to the people of the local community who have supported us over the past seven years.”