IF you ever needed an excuse to enjoy a good curry, then look no further than National Curry Week.

Now in its 19th year, the event celebrates more than 200 years of Indian restaurants in the UK.

With the celebration of all things masala and jalfrezi running until Sunday, there’s plenty of time to pay a visit to your local curry house or why not try somewhere new?

Here in Bury, we have our fair share of fantastic Indian eateries, from a Radcliffe restaurant which has been open for just a year to eateries which have been serving up tasty treats for more than two decades.

To whet your appetite, here are six of the best Indian restaurants in Bury according to TripAdvisor reviews.

Let us know your favourite curry house and dish in the comments section below.

Armaan Exquisite Indian Cuisine, Outwood Road, Radcliffe, 4.5 rating out of 523 reviews

This popular Indian restaurant recently celebrated its first birthday. Despite only opening in September 2015, it has already become a firm favourite among customers from Radcliffe and beyond.

Sindhoor South Indian Restaurant , Bury New Road, Whitefield, 4.5 rating from 156 reviews

Billed as an authentic South Indian restaurant, Sindhoor launched in 2009 using the traditional methods of cooking - straight from the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Cardamom Cream, Bolton Street, Ramsbottom, 4 rating from 207 reviews

This restaurant promises contemporary Indian fine dining. One recent reviewer says: “Lovely food with a really nice atmosphere would definitely recommend.”

Indian Lounge, Bolton Street, Ramsbottom, 4.5 rating from 176 reviews

The restaurant is run by Mr Rahman, who has more than 20 years of experience in the field and has been involved in other ventures across the UK.

Forts of India, Radcliffe New Road, Whitefield, 4 rating from 192 reviews

The latest review of Forts of India hails its Sunday buffet. It says: “Restaurant is lovely and very popular. We occasionally have the Sunday afternoon buffet, which is very good value.”

Shahbaaz, Radcliffe Moor Road, Radcliffe, 4 rating from 97 reviews

Shahbaaz Curry Cottage has been established for more than 20 years and restaurant staff pride themselves on their numerous regular customers.