Which of these 8 St Helens curry places proves the spice is right?

Maybe you prefer a Thai curry instead and have to choose between red, green or yellow.

Chicken tikka masala is Britain’s favourite curry dish – grilled chunks of chicken in a spiced sauce, served with rice and naan bread and a side of poppadoms – but which is St Helens’s favourite curry?

Where in the town can you enjoy the best curry dish?

In our Best of 2024 campaign, we’ve given out 19 awards so far in St Helens for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find St Helens’ best curry.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top ten, who will battle it out to be named Best for Curry 2024.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s St Helens Star as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Curry posts on our St Helens Star Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (September 5 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, September 8.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 8 BEST FOR CURRY SHORTLIST:

Balti Spice

Balti Spice, Duke Street, St Helens

This popular place took the Best of 2022 and 2023 titles -– can they make it a hat-trick?

One nomination said: “I wish I had visited this place sooner!

“Tasty and authentic food in a totally relaxed atmosphere and impeccable service.

“Steve and his team make it what it is.

“It is the full package!”

For more details go to facebook.com/dukeststhelens

Ba'Bursi

Ba’Bursi, George Street, St Helens

One happy regular said: “Ba’Bursi for me – no ifs or buts about it.”

Another said: For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063463993129

Shere Khan

Shere Khan, Liverpool Road, St Helens

One nomination said: “By far the best - never had a bad meal here.

“Always good prices too.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009296459526

Green Olive Restaurant and Takeaway

Green Olive Restaurant and Takeaway, George Street, St Helens

One customer said: “Fantastic food and great prices.

“The guys are brilliant and so friendly.

“Best takeaway and delivery service via their website.”

For more details go to facebook.com/GreenOliveRestaurants

The Indian Palace

The Indian Palace, Branch Way, Haydock

One review on their Facebook page said: “Lovely meal and great service.

“Second time here and I highly recommend it.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheIndianPalace

Diya Restaurant

Diya Restaurant, East Lancs Road, St Helens

One regular said this place is the best “by mile”.

Another said: “It’s always great value for money here.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thediyarestaurant

Millon

Millon, Duke Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “Millon for me.

“Great food and service every time.”

For more details go to facebook.com/millonsthelens

Blue TIffin

Blue Tiffin, Market Street, Newton-le-Willows

Customers “can’t fault them” and always have “excellent service” at this place in Newton-le-Willows.

Others say the staff “go above and beyond” for everyone that visits the restaurant.

For more details go to facebook.com/BLUETIFFINRESTAURANT