Jamun Brighton wins kitchen prize at English Curry Awards

Jamun Brighton was named Kitchen of the Year at the English Curry Awards 2026, which were held at The Grand Station in Wolverhampton on August 10.

The restaurant's team said they were “incredibly proud” to receive the accolade, which recognises excellence within the UK's curry and Indian restaurant industry.

Announcing the award, the team said the competition had been particularly strong this year, making the recognition even more significant.

Jamun on West Street, with its distinctive pink exterior (Image: Google)

They said the honour reflected the “dedication, skill and hard work” of staff working behind the scenes to maintain quality and consistency for customers.

The restaurant also paid tribute to its customers and the wider community in Brighton, saying local support had helped it grow and represent the city at a national level.

A spokesperson for Jamun said: “The support of our customers and the wider Brighton community has given us the opportunity to grow as a local business and ultimately represent our city on a national stage.

“We are incredibly grateful for every visit, recommendation, review and word of support that has contributed to our journey.”

A shot of Jamun's interior (Image: Jamun)

The spokesperson added that the award demonstrated “what can be achieved when a local business is supported by its community and when a team remains committed to doing what it does with passion and dedication”.

The English Curry Awards celebrate restaurants, chefs and businesses from across the country that have made a significant contribution to the curry industry.

Jamun Brighton's victory places the restaurant among the sector's leading establishments for 2026.

The restaurant has shared photographs from the awards ceremony and said it wanted to use the opportunity to thank Brighton residents for their continued support.