An Indian restaurant in Grays has been nominated for an Essex restaurant of the year award.

Desi Indian Dining Club in Grays has been nominated for the Restaurant of the Year - Essex at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2022.

The winners will be announced at a red-carpet event being held at the InterContinental Hotel at The O2-London on October 2.

The coveted awards are in recognition of the UK’s best South Asian cuisine across a series of regional and national categories - with more than 2,370 restaurants and takeaways nominated.

The venues were picked by the restaurant goers and food lovers of ChefOnline – the digital application to order food and book tables on the go.

Speaking about the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2022, Mohammed Munim, founder member and CEO of ARTA, said: "Britain has some of the most vibrant and dynamic Asian restaurants, and they are an integral part of the fabric and culture of the country.

"The ARTA awards are a celebration and recognition of these exceptional restaurants, takeaways, chefs, and restaurateurs all across the country, who are serving their local communities so exceptionally well.

"Each nominee is a worthy winner, and we look forward to celebrating with them all at the award ceremony on the 2nd of October."