Indian takeaway in Markyate crowned best in the UK
Left to right: Journalist Adam Shaw, Just Eat marketing director Matt Bushby, chef Bakhtiar Murshed, Gyash Uddin and Soiab Alom from Fusion Foods in Markyate, Cobra Beer founder Lord Karan Bilimoria and journalist Cathy Newman. Picture: Supplied - Credit: Archant
An Indian takeaway in Markyate was crowned best in the UK after winning top prize at the Curry Life awards.
Fusion Foods in High Street won in the 'best takeaway' category at the annual awards ceremony in London.
The takeaway is the second business which owner Gyash Uddin has opened in the town. He said: "It's a great location on the corner of a junction and I snapped it up after the previous business closed.
"We opened in January and things have just got better and better."
The business employs eight staff, serving up to 60 meals on a weeknight and up to 90 on weekends within a three-mile delivery zone. Chef specials include king tandoori prawn and Fusion special biryani.
Just Eat UK managing director Andrew Kenny said: "A massive congratulations to all of the nominees and winners on your achievements - you truly are the best of the best."