National Curry Week: where the best curry is in Southampton

Next week, October 4 to 10, is more interestingly known as National Curry Week.

So we have put together a top ten list of Southampton restaurants that offer second-to-'naan' food.

This is according to Tripadvisor, which has collated thousands of reviews from across the city.

National Curry Week

This year will be the 23rd National Curry Week (October 4-10).

The very first National Curry Week took place in October 1998 and was founded by the late Peter Grove.

He was a prominent journalist who had fallen in love with curry, and his vision was to drive awareness and appreciation of the Indian restaurant industry.

Here is a sneak peak at last year's activities:

The best curry in Southampton

These are the top ten venues to get a curry in Southampton, according to Tripadvisor:

10: Jewels, Townhill Way, West End

Jewels. Photo: Google Maps/Street View

This restaurant and takeaway in West End has been given an impressive 4.5 out of 5 from 519 reviews.

Reviewer Sarah S said: "Been coming to Jewels for years as the food is so good. Tonight all the dishes I had we’re the healthy option and I was apprehensive you would be able to taste the difference and it wouldn’t be as good. Happily surprised it was just as tasty and didn’t have the grease."

9: Coriander Lounge, High Street

Coriander Lounge. Photo: Google Maps/Street View

Bang in the city centre, this restaurant received a 4.5 on average from a whopping 1,874 reviews.

Reviewer Michael F said: "Really great food and very good service, I'm told its the best curry hose in Southampton, would not disagree with that.

"Very tasty food lots of flavours going on – keep it up guys."

8: KALI MIRCHI, Shirley High Street

Kali Mirchi. Photo: Google Maps/Street View

The Shirley eaterie has been handed a 4.5 out of five from 612 reviews.

Reviewer Julie G said: "Visited tonight with my husband...I feel so lucky to have this amazing Indian restaurant right on my doorstep!"

7: Kuti's Brassiere, Mayflower Park

Kuti's Brassiere. Photo: Google Maps/Street View

This restaurant is a 4.5 out of 5, according to 383 reviews.

Reviewer Lloyd M said: "Great food. Started with the monkfish tikka, which was fantastic. Very large portion, prepared perfectly."

6: Everest Cuisine, Queensway

Everest Cuisine. Photo: Google Maps/Street View

Just up the road is another 4.5 out of 5 restaurant, from 683 individual reviews.

Reviewer Jessica W said: "Had one of the best meals we’ve ever had combined with fantastic service and incredible food! The staff really went out of their way to make sure we were looked after and the food was amazing."

5: Bayfleaf Kitchen, High Street

Bayleaf Cuisine. Photo: Google Maps/Street View

Another High Street eaterie has made the list, with a 4.5 from 497 reviews.

Reviewer Steve D said: "Looks ordinary from outside but never judge a book from the cover. Highly recommended, excellent food and service."

4: Tandoori, Portsmouth Road

Tandoori. Photo: Google Maps/Street View

So close to breaking into the top three, which are all 5 out of 5, is Tandoori, with a 4.7 out of 307 reviews.

Reviewer J Conroy said: "Staff were really lovely and the food was amazing. Will definitely come back here rather than go into town."

3: Dhaba 59, Lodge Road

Dhaba. Photo: Google Maps/Street View

The first 5 out of 5 on the list! Out of 169 reviews.

Reviewer Dave Wantage said: "Great to find proper North Indian food in suburban Southampton. The menu was excellent and the staff great, offering advice on what to have and how much to share between four."

2: 5 Rivers Sports Bar, Bevois Valley Road

Fiver Rivers sports bar and grill on Bevois Vally Road, Southampton.

5 out of 5 from 267 reviews – and almost all mention the curry.

Reviewer Sunita Parmar said: "Absolutely amazing, talk about bending over backwards for people, the service and the food was brilliant, chicken tikka, masala chips, large mix grill, chicken jalfrezi and the list continues. Food was full of flavour the spicy was just right."

1: Kohinoor of Kerala, Portswood Road

Kohinoor of Kerala, Portswood Road.

This is THE best restaurant in Southampton for a curry - with a 5 out of 5 from across a whopping 2,060 reviews!

Reviewer Alex B said: "10/10 food and service at bargain prices. The restaurant had a cosy atmosphere and the food exceeding all expectations. Service was quick and wonderful."