Annual Award Ceremony to Honour the UK’s Top Asian Restaurants

Shortlisted restaurants and takeaways have been unveiled for the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, which this year will be taking place on Sunday 6^th October at London’s Royal Lancaster. 

Hosted by Samantha Simmonds, BBC Journalist and Broadcaster, and Paul Martin, Magician and member of the world-famous Magic Circle, the coveted awards are in recognition of the UK’s best Asian cuisine across a series of prestigious regional and national categories. ARTA rewards excellence, craft, creativity and great taste by bringing the UK’s most prestigious Asian restaurants and chefs together under one roof.

Nominees were chosen based on nominations by customers from across the UK, including over 900,000 customers of ARTA’s strategic partner ChefOnline, Social Media and Food Hygiene Ratings, followed by a final judgement of an esteemed judging panel to crown each region’s Asian excellence. The process concludes at the Grand Finale and Gala Evening, where the ultimate winners will be announced and honoured with prestigious awards in various categories.

From the National Champion of the Champions, Regional Restaurant of the Year and National and Regional Chefs of the Year to National and Regional Takeaway of the Year and National Newcomer of The Year, ARTA will spotlight over 1,250 restaurants and takeaways across the UK that were nominated by restaurant-goers and diners from all over the country. 

The UK’s curry industry contributes £4.2 billion annually, which as of 2019, has accounted for a fifth of the restaurants in the UK dating back to the 1800s. ARTA awards celebrate and recognise Britain’s vibrant Asian restaurants and takeaways and offer solidarity and morale for the industry currently facing high energy costs, inflation, skilled staff shortages and the rising prices of raw materials.

Speaking about the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2024, Mohammed Munim, Founder Member and CEO of ARTA, said: “Asian restaurants and takeaways have made a significant contribution to the UK economy, both historically and in recent times. They deserve recognition and rewards for their efforts. These restaurants & takeaways have not only created thousands of jobs but have also boosted local economies through their presence, especially post Brexit.

To provide staunch support to the thriving Asian restaurants in Britain, ARTA acknowledges and highlights their importance in the culinary landscape. Each nominee is a worthy winner and we look forward to celebrating with them all at the award ceremony on 6th October.”

ARTA 2024 is Powered by Work Permit Cloud, with ChefOnline as the Strategic Partner, Guavapay, Super Pollo, and Cobra Beer as Associate Sponsors, Madhus as Catering Partner, and Wheels to Heal as Charity Partner. ARTA 2024 is also proudly supported by Cambridge Regional College, Khorshid Rice, Squire Mile Insurance, and Lexpert Solicitors.

Following are the ARTA 2024 shortlisted Top 10 Restaurants and Takeaways in the regional category awards.

ARTA 2024 Shortlisted Top Ten Restaurants and Takeaways: 

Regional Restaurant of the Year – Northern Ireland:
Little India Restaurant, Carrickfergus, Belfast

The Welcome Restaurant, Belfast 

India Gate, Belfast 

Safari, Banbridge, Belfast 

Spice, Lisburn 

Cafe Arirang, Belfast

Yaks, Bangor, Belfast

Mama Masala, Newtownabbey, Belfast 

Good Fortune, Belfast

Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge, Belfast

Regional Restaurant of the Year – Scotland:
Swadish by Ajay Kumar, Glasgow 

Monsoona Healthy Indian Cuisine, Aberdeen 

Yorokobi by CJ, Aberdeen

Masala Twist, Glasgow

The Radhuni, Loanhead

Indian by Nature, Paisley

Nok’s Kitchen, Edinburgh 

Grand Fusion, Paisley

Carron to Mumbai Restaurant, Stonehaven

Yakitori House, East Kilbride, Glasgow 

Regional Restaurant of the Year – South Wales:
Rasoi Waterfront, Swansea

The Grand Sultan, Port Talbot, Swansea

Sheesh Mahal, Llanelli

Belfoi, Carmarthen 

Brewery Field Street Food Restaurant, Bridgend 

Bay Leaf, Cardiff

Jashaan Indian Restaurant & Takeaway, Cardiff

Mango Tree, Cardiff

Raj Kitchen Pure Indian Cuisine, Swansea

Elaichi, Carmarthen

Regional Restaurant of the Year – North Wales:
The Suhail Tandoori Indian Restaurant, Prestatyn, Llandudno

Junction Tandoori Restaurant, Llandudno Junction

Rozis Tandoori Restaurant, Amlwch, Llandudno

Maahis, Wrexham, Llandudno

Llandudno Tandoori Restaurant, Llandudno

Ijazz, Wrexham, Llandudno

Benllech Tandoori Restaurant, Benllech, Llandudno

Pwllheli Tandoori Restaurant, Pwllheli, Llandudno Junction 

Jai Ho Restaurant, Conwy, Llandudno

Indian Lounge, Mold

Regional Restaurant of the Year – North West:
Mowgli Street Food, Liverpool

Achari, Bolton

Imli Restaurant, Heywood

Mela Indian Restaurant & Takeaway, Urmston

Indian Tiffin Room, Manchester

Pandora, Littleborough

Freya’s Grill, Darwen

Indian Lounge Restaurant, Ramsbottom, Bury 

The Milnrow Balti Restaurant, Milnrow, Rochdale

Great Himalayas Nepalese Restaurant & Bar, Southport

Regional Restaurant of the Year – North East:
Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead 

Chakh Dhoom, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne 

Oishii Ne Asian Food Co., Hull

Delhi Wala Food, Leeds

Dastaan, Leeds

Nur Authentic Indian Restaurant & Takeaway, New Edlington, Doncaster 

Babul’s, Darlington

The Vine Indian Cuisine, Mosborough, Sheffield 

My Peshawar, Bradford

Pangea Restaurant, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees

Regional Restaurant of the Year – West Midlands:
Shifnal Balti, Shifnal

Monsoon Majestic Indian Dining, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle 

Kolshi Premier Indian Restaurant, Wellesbourne, Warwick 

Khatri’s Nepalese and Indian Cuisine, Rugeley

Delhi 6 Restaurant, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield

Monsoon Restaurant, Birmingham

The Gurkha’s Dine, Cannock

Sushido, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield 

Bilash Premier Cuisine, Rugeley

Cafe Tamarinds, Balsall Common, Coventry

Regional Restaurant of the Year – East Midlands:
Nawaab Saab, Nottingham

Aramintas, Northampton

Chaska, Lenton, Nottingham 

Silchar Indian Dining, Hinckley

Baseri Nepalese and Indian Restaurant, Newark-on-Trent, Newark 

Ayubowan Restaurant, Glossop

Nazreen, Burton Latimer

My Delhi, Leicester

Jomidar Lounge, Northampton

Colombo Street, Nottingham

Regional Restaurant of the Year – Hertfordshire:
Neelakash Restaurant, Ware

Tamarind, Potters Bar, Potters Bar 

Red Indian Restaurant, Welwyn Garden City

The Cochin Indian Restaurant, Hemel Hempstead

The Raj of Hertford, Hertford

Ginger Bar & Restaurant, Hertford, Stevenage

Zaffran One, St Albans

Abbots Tandoori, Abbots Langley

Cumin Bar & Restaurant, Turnford, Broxbourne

Raj Of India, Welwyn Garden City

Regional Restaurant of the Year – Essex:
Cinnamon, North Weald Bassett, Epping
Manjal Indian Restaurant, Loughton
Singam Bay, Ilford
Namaste Village, Southend-on-Sea
Village Indiya Restaurant, Benfleet
British India, Frinton-on-Sea
Pride of Sylhet, Great Dunmow, Dunmow
Vojan Restaurant, Ongar
Moonlight Tandoori, Harlow, Chelmsford
Basil Spice Indian Restaurant, Basildon

Regional Restaurant of the Year – Kent:
Dipalee Lounge, Buckingham

Mittee Indian Restaurant, Bromley

Pink Paprika, Rochester

Desh, West Malling

Mumbai Madness, Hayes, Bromley 

Ginger & Spices, Chislehurst

Indian Diner, West Wickham

The Bombay Restaurant, Green Street Green, Orpington

Jumeira Indian Restaurant, Cranbrook

Dining Room, Sheerness, Rochester

Regional Restaurant of the Year – East Anglia:
Lekthai , Great Yarmouth, Norwich

Jilani Majestic Indian Dining, Sudbury, Colchester

Montaz, Newmarket

Namaste Village, Cambridge 

Golpo Bengal Cafe & Restaurant, Cambridge 

Curry Palace, Cottenham, Cambridge 

Rose and Mango, Saint Neots

Savci, Stopsley, Luton 

Restaurant Twenty Two, Cambridge

Easytiger, Beccles

Regional Restaurant of the Year – Sussex:
Darchini, Horsham

Moonstone Sri Lankan Restaurant, Hove, Brighton

Tamarind Indian Restaurant, Newport

Etci Kitchen, Brighton

The Royal Indian Restaurant, Hailsham, Brighton

The Parsons Table, Arundel, Brighton

Tamasha, Lindfield, Haywards Heath

Akash Indian Restaurant & Takeaway, Horsham

Tajdar Indian Kitchen & Bar, Worthing, Brighton

Alishaan Indian Restaurant, Sompting, Lancing

Regional Restaurant of the Year – Surrey:
Yaadein, Stoneleigh, Epsom

Colombo Kitchen, Worcester Park

Bab Bab Korean Restaurant, Sutton

Coulsdon Spice, Coulsdon

Tiffin Wala, Blackwater, Camberley 

The Cricket Lounge, Sutton

3 Rooms Indian Restaurant, Chertsey

Spice Lounge, Mytchett

Tarana, Lingfield

Bulgogi, Woking

Regional Restaurant of the Year – South Central:
Asian Spice Ltd, Reading

Padharo Indian Restaurant, Southampton

Spicy Tadka, Basingstoke

Social Dhaba, Pinner

Madhuban Tandoori, Liss

Mango Lounge, Windsor

Lazzeez, Southampton 

Radhuni Lounge Restaurant, Princes Risborough 

Jalpari of Woodley, Woodley, Reading

Mint Dosa, Southampton

Regional Restaurant of the Year – South West:
Raj Bari, Bristol, Bristol 

Mint Bay, Highbridge

Mimi’s Thai Bistro, Weston-super-Mare

Meddy Grill & Meze, Newton Abbot

Kottu Hut, Cotham, Bristol 

Taste of India, Saint Austell

Ebisu, Weston-super-Mare 

Satya’s Kitchen, Bournemouth

Achari Indian Kitchen, Bristol

Sakura Finest, Bristol

Regional Restaurant of the Year – North London:
Mala Indian Brasserie, London
Omnom, Angel
Divan Restaurant, Finchley
JM Oriental, Colindale
Taste of Nawab, Muswell Hill
The Rajdoot, Hampstead, London

Hanwoo Village, Angel, London
Yaki Ya!, Colindale
Michiko Sushino, Salusbury
Ruhit’s Indian Cuisine, Brent

Regional Restaurant of the Year – City and East London:
Grand Cholan, Canary Wharf

Brigadiers, Mansion House 

Bengal Tiger, Shoreditch 

Sheba Restaurant, Aldgate 

Eastern Eye Balti House, Aldgate

Dishoom, Shoreditch

Yaz Restaurant, Chingford

Bento Bab, Aldgate

City Spice, Aldgate

Bollywoods, Chingford

Regional Restaurant of the Year – Central London:
Colonel Saab, High Holborn 

Palki, Kensington

Bab N Suul, Soho

Durbar Tandoori, London

Tokyo Diner, Piccadilly Circus

Roka, Mayfair

Paro, Covent Garden 

Indian Villa, Ealing

Core by Clare Smyth, Kensington

Patri, Hammersmith

Regional Takeaway of the Year – Wales:
Bombay Spice, Port Talbot

The Indian Takeaway, Aberdare

Little India Takeaway, Mountain Ash

Saffron Kitchen, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran

Ling Di Long, Lampeter

Nehar Indian Takeaway, Lampeter

The Mayflower, Llandovery

Hot Dumplings, Aberystwyth

China House, Bow Street

Paprika Indian Takeaway, Pen-clawdd, Swansea

Regional Takeaway of the Year – North West:
Moss Bank Express, Saint Helens

Suruchi Takeaway, Burnley

Megna, Great Harwood, Blackburn 

Tandoori Flames Indian Takeaway, Littleborough 

Redfood Takeaway, Newton, Hyde 

Arong Indian Takeaway, Fazakerley, Liverpool

China Court Takeaway, Liverpool

Bombay Cuisine, Prestwich, Manchester

Karai Lounge Indian Takeaway, Chester 

The Maharajaa, Manchester

Regional Takeaway of the Year – North East:
Rizq Flavours Of India, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring 

Brunton Park Tandoori Takeaway, Newcastle upon Tyne

Miah’s Spice, Gildersome, Leeds 

Millan Tandoori, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring 

Saleems Takeaway, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne

Balti Hut Indian Takeaway, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough

Zeera Tandoori, Durham 

Kashmir Tandoori, Shiremoor, Newcastle upon Tyne 

Baburchi, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne 

Spice Garden , Blaydon-on-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne

Regional Takeaway of the Year – West Midlands:
Wok Chi, Harborne, Birmingham

Cheadle Spice, Stoke-on-Trent

Minh’s Chinese Takeaway, Birmingham

Lime Pickle, Birmingham 

Herbs & Spice, Atherstone, Coventry

Calcutta Kitchen, Nuneaton, Coventry

Spice Nation, Ollywood, Birmingham 

Bengal Chaa, Stirchley, Birmingham 

Tariq Balti House Indian Takeaway, Yardley Wood 

New Royal Balti, Stoke-on-Trent

Regional Takeaway of the Year – East Midlands:
SunSushi, Northampton

Rai Saab, Carlton, Nottingham 

Shama, Beeston, Nottingham 

Chatwala, Leicester

Miah’s Takeaway, Heanor

Lajawab Grill & Fresh Karahi, Forest Fields, Nottingham 

Monmo’s Grill, Nottingham

Amirs Balti House, Retford

Masala Takeaway, Sherwood, Nottingham 

Cochin Fort, Radford, Nottingham

Regional Takeaway of the Year – Essex:
Imi’s Spice Kitchen, Southend-on-Sea

Kaani Kaana, Chelmsford

The Royal Rasoi, Southend-on-Sea 

The Raj Tandoori, Southend-on-Sea  

Sonali Indian Takeaway, Colchester

Knights Tandoori, Romford

Curry Tree, Stanford-le-Hope 

Delhi Akash Indian Takeaway, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea 

Mojlish Indian Takeaway, Chelmsford 

Zara Indian Takeaway, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea

Regional Takeaway of the Year – Kent:
Mango Tree, Maidstone

Jhal Chilli, Maidstone 

Bearsted Spice Indian Takeaway, Bearsted, Maidstone 

Sher E Bangla, Longfield, Dartford

Al-Amin Tandoori, Maidstone

Tez Indian Takeaway, Tonbridge

A Taste of India, Chatham

Mr India, Longfield, Dartford

Nawab Indian Takeaway, Gillingham, Maidstone 

Curry Munch, Chatham, Maidstone 

Regional Takeaway of the Year – East Anglia:
Eastern Spice, Ipswich

Maharani Indian Takeaway, Cambridge
Lime Takeaway, Bury Saint Edmunds, Ipswich

Balti Village, Harpenden

Ahmed Spice, Wymondham, Norwich

City Spice, St Albans

Saffron, Borehamwood, Watford

Aroma, Radlett

Bhujon, Tring

Touch Of Spice, St Albans

Regional Takeaway of the Year – Surrey:
Chipstead Tandoori, Chipstead, Coulsdon 

Spice Express, New Malden

Ali Shan Tandoori, Blackwater, Camberley

Surrey Spice, Leatherhead

Curry Master, Epsom

Bokays, Addlestone 

Indigo, West Byfleet

Oriental Express, Guildford  

Purbani, Guildford

New Golden House, Woking

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