The new owners of an Indian restaurant in Askam are hoping to pick up an award within a month of taking over.

Earlier in October, The Mail began its search for the best curry house of 2024, building on the success of other recent award campaigns.

This saw readers nominate their favourite places when it comes to a bit of spice, with 10 finalists named from those results.

Over the next two weeks, those finalists will be vying for your vote, which you can submit by picking up a copy of The Mail before Saturday, November 9.

Running alongside the contest will be a series of special features about each of the nominated businesses, celebrating the people who are putting the local area on the food map.

The Mail's 'Best Curry House' award series so far:

Mumbai Indian Cuisine is hoping its recent arrival can inspire support.

The restaurant, found on Duke Street, opened its doors on Thursday, October 17, taking over the former site of Taste of India and The Vulcan pub. 

The new look interior of the restaurantThe new look interior of the restaurant (Image: Submitted)

Danny Miah, the owner of the business, managed Naaz Indian Cuisine in Ulverston for 18 years.

He is now aiming to bring that expertise to a different part of Furness, filling what he believes is a gap in the market.

He added: "We have lots of interest because there's nothing like it in Askam."

Have you visited yet?Have you visited yet? (Image: Submitted)

At the moment, the restaurant employs seven people to manage it, with both the staff and food already proving to be popular with locals.

One customer said: "The food is excellent, atmosphere, service and staff fantastic - attentive but not overboard."

If you believe that Mumbai Indian Cuisine deserves to take home the crown, then make sure you get your copy of The Mail before November 9.

The winner of the 'Best Curry House 2024' award will be announced the week commencing Monday, November 18.