India, Aug. 11 -- In a proud moment for the Odia diaspora in the United Kingdom and food lovers in Odisha, 'Chillika', an Odia-inspired restaurant in Bexleyheath, London, has won the 2026 English Curry Awards.

Inspired by the flavours of Odisha and named after Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, 'Chillika' serves traditional Odia cuisine alongside popular Indian street food.

The restaurant, located at 195 Broadway in Bexleyheath, features a diverse menu that includes authentic Odia specialities such as Dahi Bara Aloo Dum, along with tandoori dishes, chaats, biryanis and Odia-style goat curry.Indian Cuisine

Founded by Odia diaspora members Subhakanta Das and Partha Sarathi Panda, 'Chillika' aims to showcase Odisha's rich...