Two popular Sheffield restaurants make top 100 in national Indian food guide 2026
The British Indian Good Food Guide has revealed their top 100 restaurants for 2026 - and Sheffield features.
Two Sheffield restaurants have been named in the top 100 of the British Indian Good Food Guide for 2026.
Akbar’s on Fitzwilliam Street in the city centre and Urban Choola, on Ecclesall Road, both feature.
Akbar’s is number 62, with Urban Choola following at number 63.
The food guide is an independent guide to Indian restaurant dining across the UK, where 100 places are selected annually based off an editorial assessment of cooking, flavour, consistency, hospitality and the overall dining experience.
The Editors at British Indian Good Food Guide said: “Indian cuisine is woven into British life. For generations, Indian restaurants have been part of communities across the country, and today that tradition continues to evolve.
“Our 2026 selection reflects that breadth, from much-loved neighbourhood restaurants and regional specialists to some of Britain’s most ambitious modern kitchens.”
Akbar’s actually originated from Bradford in 1995 - what started as a tiny 28-seat restaurant has now evolved into more than 10 locations across the country, and Sheffield’s location is the only one named in the top 100.
Their mission is to serve authentic South Asian food, with every dish serving tribute to their original ethos - “Anything is possible, it’s just a case of how bad you want it.”
Urban Choola prides itself on India’s rich culinary heritage, placing a “modern twist” to the countries original tastes.
A total of 27 restaurants have entered the top 100 for the first time, meaning more than a quarter of the 2026 selection is new.
The selection spans the breadth of Indian dining in Britain, from family run restaurants to regional specialists, contemporary dining rooms and some of the country’s most accomplished kitchens.
Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar in Newcastle retained National Champion for the second year in a row, the highest distinction awarded by the British Indian Food Guide.
The Regional Champions for Yorkshire were Prashad in Drighlington, West Yorkshire and Tharavadu in Leeds.