It might have exotic origins but curry has long since been embraced as the UK's most popular meal.
With this in mind, we asked readers of the Essex Chronicle Facebook page to nominate their eateries, and they weren't shy in coming forward - with the appeal attracting more than 80 responses in two hours
We've selected 10 of them according to the number of times they were mentioned (comments from face. So, in no particular order:
1. Indian Night, London Road, Widford, Chelmsford, CM2 8TE
Andrew Reeves: "Indian night has by far the best & biggest menu with the tastiest aromas, the friendliest staff & the most superior restaurant in Essex."
Alice Pennicott: "The best chef specials in Chelmsford."
Michelle Louise Dupuy: "Balti king on Moulsham Street ....Lovely staff and amazing food. Always lovely and half price on Thursday and Sunday!"
Gemma Seyfang: "I'm fussy about my Indian food, they are the best and friends who I have recommended them too have agreed. They don't do delivery but you get 30% off if you collect, bargain!! Or you can dine in."
Emma Marshall: "Excellent service."
Leonie Gunn: "The Shajan in Baddow Road should with no question be number one. We've been using it for 25 years and never had a complaint about the food or the service."
Daisy Baxendale: "Best curry I've ever had, chicken melts in your mouth and really good value."
Robert Hastings: "Small, intimate restaurant with excellent food and friendly service."
Laura White: "Another vote for Shaad on Moulsham Street."
Daniel Kaczmarski: "A very high quality take away... And I'm not getting freebies for endorsing it here, though I should!
