A HELENSBURGH curry restaurant has been nominated for a national award.

Masala Twist is up for Nation Curry Restaurant of the Year in the first British Curry Championship 2024.

The contest, from Oceanic Consulting, announced the finalists on Friday ahead of an awards ceremony in December.

In April, the James Street venue was named Scotland's Indian Restaurant of the Year at the Scottish Curry Awards.

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It was also named as the south west Indian Restaurant of the Year.

A spokesperson for The British Curry Championship 2024 said: “These awards promise to be a memorable event that honours the dedication and hard work of the nominees and celebrates the rich tapestry of flavours that the curry industry brings to the culinary landscape.

"More importantly they will cement the curry as the nations favourite dish and celebrate the economical contribution curry houses across the UK make to the British economy.

"The awards provide a platform to applaud the exceptional efforts of those who have made significant contributions to the curry sector and continue to elevate the nation’s love for curry.

"We would like to congratulate all our finalists and wish them all the best of luck.”

Oceanic have been behind the Scottish Curry Awards for the past 15 years.