With the year drawing to a close, we’re taking a look back at the Bromley food and hospitality businesses that celebrated success at local, regional and national awards in 2025.
From long-established curry houses to community-focused cafés, Bromley’s dining scene proved it has plenty to shout about in 2025.
The Bombay, Orpington & Swanley
Longstanding family-run restaurant The Bombay has had huge success, winning numerous awards this year as well as opening its second Swanley restaurant in spring this year.
Now in its fifth decade, the family-run business is overseen by brothers Kobir, Sah and MJ Hussain, serving traditional Indian fare across its two restaurants in Orpington and Swanley.
Signature dishes include the Chicken or Lamb Shatkora, infused with lemon, and the Kakra Masala — crab cooked with shallots, spring onions, herbs and spices — alongside indulgent desserts such as gourmet cheesecakes and velvet cake.
This year the restaurants won a combined total of eight awards. (Image: ARTA)
This year the restaurants won a combined total of eight awards including Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards and Restaurant of the Year for Kent at the National Curry Awards.
Speaking previously, owner Miajan Miah described the restaurant as “more than a place to eat”, adding that it has become a community institution where memories are shared across generations.
iNaga, West Wickham
iNaga is a popular Bangladeshi-Indian restaurant based in West Wickham, known for its refined take on classic flavours and warm, community-focused service.
Run by owner Abdul Hay and chef Ruhal Rahman, the restaurant has built a loyal following with locals, with signature dishes such as Lamb Morisa and Shashlik Masala.
This year the restaurant won Asian Restaurant of the Year for Greater London at the Asian Curry Awards, often dubbed the “Curry Oscars”.
This year the restaurant won Asian Restaurant of the Year for Greater London at the Asian Curry Awards. (Image: iNaga)
The win followed the restaurant’s inclusion in the Top 100 Asian Restaurants in the UK earlier in the year, cementing its place among the country’s best.
Staff member Madeleine Gent said the team were “absolutely thrilled” by the award, adding that the outpouring of support from the local community had been overwhelming.
Ollie Polly Play Café, Bromley
Ollie Polly Play Café is a family-run business that opened in February 2020, offering something a little different to the traditional café experience.
Created as a welcoming space for parents, carers and young children, the café combines wholesome food with a Montessori-style play area designed specifically for under-fives.
The business began with successful pop-up cafés in Beckenham before finding a permanent home.
The café won the award for Best Hospitality at the Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards (ABBBAs). (Image: Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards (the ABBBAs))
This year the café won the award for Best Hospitality at the Above & Beyond Bromley Business Awards (ABBBAs).
The awards’ judges praised the café for its community impact, as well as its welcoming and inclusive approach to hospitality.
Calcutta, Petts Wood
Calcutta in Petts Wood is the latest resturant opened by The Choudhury family and Khan after opening a fine-dining resturant in North London.
The Petts Wood restaurant combines traditional recipes with a modern flare.
The restaurant was recognised at the Euro Asia Curry Awards, winning Best Newcomer Indian Restaurant in Kent.
The restaurant was recognised at the Euro Asia Curry Awards. (Image: Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025)
The awards, founded by chef and restaurateur Shorif Khan, celebrate excellence across the UK’s curry industry with over 450 restaurants nominated this year.
Judges praised the restaurant for its high standards of food, professional hospitality and strong early impact on the local dining scene.
The Coriander, Orpington
The Coriander, Orpington was named winner of the National Restaurant of the Year at the Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025.
The Coriander, Orpington was named winner of the National Restaurant of the Year. (Image: Euro Asia Curry Awards 2025)
Opened in May 2024, the restaurant is owned by the same group behind Calcutta in Queens Way, Petts Wood has risen in popularity.
The Coriander focuses on authentic Indian cuisine, mixing classic dishes alongside imaginative house specials.
Speaking after the win, co-owner Makdad Khan said the award was “a fantastic recognition” and credited the restaurant’s success to its décor, food and attentive service.
