Curry Capital UK 2011
 Thankyou! Little India has been chosen as one of the four restaurants to represent Leicester. Twenty-four restaurants were nominated but your votes meant that we were selected.
This national competition was won by Leicester in 2007 and Little India was part of that winning team.
The next stage this year will be a secret visit by judges who will also visit the other 16 cities in the contest.
Look out for details of a charity night to be arranged, as part of the competition, during National Curry Week (October 9 - 16) in aid of the Curry Tree Charitable Fund.
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July 2011 - Bigger and Better!
 Alterations to the interior of the restaurant are almost complete and Little India now has more space in both the  restaurant and the bar. The dining room next to the kitchen has extra space for tables and now has natural lighting for the first time with a window and glass doors. The bar area has significantly more room with additional seating and an updated decor. More Photos» |
 17/5/10 A full house enjoyed a buffet and quiz night in support of Heartlink, the children's heart care charity based at Glenfield and the Stroke association.
The organisers, Jayne Robinson and Lucy Carter are planning to walk the three peaks over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Read more»
Photo album»
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 25/2 Under this headline the Leicester Mercury lists six Indian restaurants, including Little India, and points out that not all good restaurants are in the city.
As the Mercury says: "Usually the city is the place to go for the best nights out. But that rule doesn't apply to restaurants - the best of these are scattered throughout the city and county." |
Simply the Best!
 As part of National Curry Week, the Leicester Mercury (26/11) included Little India in a quest by their food reviewer Ian Wishart to find the best Rogan Josh in the county. Over two weeks Ian visited six restaurants and at the end awarded Little India full marks, 5 out of 5 – the best score of the six restaurants!
Little India was up against some stiff opposition but Ian was really impressed by the strong ginger and garlic flavours, the excellent service and low cost. He also liked the way the restaurant had been “beautifully transformed” from a traditional pub.
Other restaurants in the quest were: Mem Saab in Highcross (4/5), Shimla Pinks, London Road (4/5), Apurba, Melton Mowbray (2/5), Curry Pot, Belgrave Road (3/5) and Queens Tandoori, Queens Road (3/5)
Read the full review» |
 Take
a 360 degree tour of Little India!
Local photographer Tom Williams has produced some fascinating
360° views inside the restaurant. Click on the links to
see them. (You need to have Flash enabled on your PC)
Main Dining room» Small
Dining room» Lounge and
Bar» |
 New
Artwork for Little India
Two new pieces of art have been installed at the restaurant. The two mirrors, by local designer/craftsman
Paul Williams are hung in the bar area and small dining room.
Paul produces bespoke furniture and fittings and these mirrors
are examples of his 'Vine Art' range. Each piece is unique
and hand made in Paul's Arnesby workshop. Click
here to see the mirrors in more detail. See more Vine
Art at www.PaulWilliamsDesign.com
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 11/8/08
Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital
Another almost full house raised £500 from
ticket sales and the well supported raffle boosted funds further.
Read about the charity on their
web site for more information.
Photo
album of the evening» |
| 28/7 Fleckney
Cricket Club held a successful and enjoyable fundraising
evening that raised around £500 for ground maintenance
equipment. Photos»
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 30/6
Another successful fundraising event at Little India was attended
by over 80 supporters of The Horse's Voice
rescue and rehabilitation centre. Over £600 was raised
from the sale of tickets and a popular raffle added lots more
to funds.
The Horse's Voice will be holding an open day on Sunday, August
3rd from 1pm to 4pm at their centre at Husbands Bosworth.
Read more about this charity on their web site www.The
HorsesVoice.org.uk or call 01858 880803
Photo
album of the evening»
The next event at Little India is on Monday,
11 August in support of a local Wildlife Hospital.
Tickets are £15 - contact Ann, 0116 2881395 |
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Fundraising Event hosted by the 'Bacchus Babes' (Steph
Walkinshaw, Lisa Garnett, Michelle Juno-Craven and Lorna Harkess)
raised a magnificent £700. The team will be taking part
in the Kilworth Challenge in May - two days
of physical and mental challenges that will benefit three
charities: Dukes Barn (adventure activities),
Over The Wall (activities for seriously ill
children) and the Leicester Clubs for Young People
(helping young people to realise their potential). Read
more & photos» |
20/3/08 TOP 10 EATERIES
- Leicester Mercury latest!
This week's "the week" has a list of their top ten
eateries and Little India features in the list as one of only
two Indian restaurants. The listing adds "Terrific,
award-winning Indian restaurant which is justly raved about
by its many customers" |
29/2/08 "Oscar
Winning Performance"
The Leicester Mercury gave Little India another glowing endorsement
in its weekend "HOT 100" section
and featured "5 Reasons to go Out". Putting Little
India first of the five reasons the Mercury goes on to say:
 "THE
multi-award-winning Little India in Arnesby (just off the
main road) is still giving an Oscar-winning performance.
Buzzing with people almost every night, the Grade II listed
former pub, refurbished with modern, stylish touches is
a must for curry lovers. With sleek and professional service
that doesn't fuss, there's plenty of choice on the menu,
including traditional favourites, speciality dishes and
chef's recommendations.
Try out their aloo chat and lamb hasina for starters, before
moving on to a Chicken Murrobbah and Shahi Jaifreze for
mains. Two starters, mains and a couple of drinks will set
you back about £50."
Read the full review,
published on 6 March, under the headline "Little
India proves a massive hit" -
Review» |
 18/2/08
Fleckney School Fundraiser
Almost 50 people enjoyed a Little India buffet organised
by Liz Martin of the Fleckney School Association. Over £350
was raised towards sports strips and equipment.
Photos» |
 New
Years Eve Party!
 A
full house for another great night at Little India! Party
goers enjoyed an excellent meal followed  by
fireworks and dancing into 2008 to the sounds of the Moonlight
disco with DJ Matt.
Photos»
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Finally! Leicester
is the UK's Curry Capital
In a very close decision Leicester was chosen as the Curry
Capital of the UK for the first time, beating off stiff competition
from rivals Glasgow, Bradford and Manchester.
Little
India was part of the Leicester bid having been initially
voted onto the team by customers. In the second stage a panel
of 13 tasters secretly visited all of the restaurants. |
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April Charity Dinner & Auction in aid
of Prostaid, an East Midlands Charity to raise awareness of
Prostate cancer and to enable the purchase of specialist equipment
for the NHS. Photos»
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A
Successful fundraising event was held
in
March
2006 in
aid of two charities; Children with  Leukaemia
and Touraid.
 Seventy
people attended, including three Leicester Tigers stars
and around £2,100 was raised, including the proceeds
from an auction of donated items.
Details & photographs» 
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 The
results of the 2006 Competition were announced at an award
ceremony at Stapleford Park in October.
Little India was shortlisted in
the Best Asian Restaurant category but this year was not selected
as the winner. |
Little India has become a popular venue for charity
fundraising and has hosted four buffet meals in aid
of various charities since January.
Click here for
more information and photographs. |
Winner!
Little
India voted "Best Asian Restaurant 2005/6"
Little India was adjudged the best Asian
restaurant by a panel of ten judges in the inaugural Leicestershire
and Rutland Restaurant awards in a ceremony at Stapleford
Hall in November 2005. |
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following the Haiti earthquake. £1,345 was raised in support of a Hospital in Haiti. 
Leics Wildlife Hospital Trust 
After an unbeaten season in the Thyme and Day Division 2 Under 11 League (Won 17, Drew 1) Leicester Nirvana, sponsored by Little India, also won the League Cup Final in May this year. 
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Our Head Chef
Jaynal Miah has developed two new main course meals Chicken
Habigonj and Chicken Sylheti, based
on traditional recipes from West Bangladesh. 
