Three Hertfordshire restaurants have been nominated for the 2023 Asian Curry Awards.

Dubbed 'The Curry Oscars', restaurants in Welwyn Garden City, Royston and St Albans are among the nominees.

A vote is currently open to reduce a list of 200 nominees to a 100-strong shortlist.

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Hertfordshire's nominees can be seen below:

1. The Don, Welwyn Garden City

Herts Advertiser: The Don has a 4.5 star rating on TripAdvisor.The Don has a 4.5 star rating on TripAdvisor. (Image: Google Maps)

The Don, in Welwyn Garden City, has a 4.5 star rating on TripAdvisor.

The Indian restaurant has 536 reviews in total on the platform, with 373 giving the eatery five stars.

One reviewer, usernamed adriannab714, commented: "We have been visiting The Don for several years now.

"Amazing food and service, loved my king prawn sagg.

"Definitely recommend this place."

2. The Guard House, Royston

Herts Advertiser: The Guard House is a Thai restaurant in Royston.The Guard House is a Thai restaurant in Royston. (Image: Google Maps)

The Guard House is a Thai restaurant in Kneesworth Street, Royston.

The eatery has a 4.3 star rating on Facebook, and a three star rating on TripAdvisor.

Just nine reviewers left their thoughts on platform, with four giving The Guard House all five stars.

Clairecarter75 wrote: "We went to the Sunday buffet and it was absolutely lovely.

"The owner was so nice and made sure everyone in the restaurant was well looked after. He chatted to everyone."

3. Chez Mumtaj, St Albans

Herts Advertiser: Chez Mumtaj has a four star rating on TripAdvisor.Chez Mumtaj has a four star rating on TripAdvisor. (Image: Google Maps)

Chez Mumtaj - in London Road, St Albans - is a "modern French-Asian" restaurant with a four star rating on TripAdvisor.

The restaurant has 548 reviewers in total, with 320 giving the location top marks.

One reviewer, named 'harpendenscout' wrote: "This is a most excellent restaurant.

"The staff are great and the food sublime."