A HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED Tendring curry house has received further parliamentary recognition.

The Blue Sari near Weeley Heath has been named runner up for East Anglia in a nationwide competition run by Westminster MPs.

The Tiffin Cup aims to find the best South Asian restaurant in the country and also raises money for UK charities. This year, the beneficiaries were Water Aid and World Vision.

The Blue Sari is based in the former Old Beehive Inn on Heath Road, St Osyth, and is rated by TripAdvisor as the fifth best of 138 Clacton area restaurants.

Clacton MP Douglas Carswell has presented the owners of the Blue Sari, Russell and Sandy Uddin, with a certificate and embroidered apron as recognition of their success in the competition.

“I’m very pleased that I was able to meet Russell and Sandy at their restaurant. I know from experience how dedicated they are to their business,” he said.

“I hope this encourages folk in Clacton to visit the Blue Sari and sample their fantastic food!”