Several of Glasgow's best curry houses won big at this year's annual Scottish awards which celebrate the best in the business across Scotland.
After months of anticipation and fierce competition, the 15th annual Scottish Curry Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 2 at The Marriott Hotel in Glasgow, with more than 400 guests in attendance.
The prestigious event recognised and celebrated the talents and hard work of individuals and businesses within the Scottish curry industry.
And restaurants in and around Glasgow took home a glut of awards including Charcoals Indian Restaurant which took home the Community Champions of the Year award and regular award winners Swadish, which was named Outstanding Indian Restaurant of the Year.
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Other winners included Masala Twist in Helensburgh which was named Voter’s Best Choice Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner and Takeaway of the Year Overall Winner, Asian Tandoori in Glasgow.
A Spokesperson for The 15 th Scottish Curry Awards 2023 said: “It has been an unforgettable night, filled with incredible food, vibrant energy, and passionate conversations.
“We have celebrated the finest in the Scottish curry scene, recognising the creativity, innovation, and exceptional service that have become synonymous with this beloved cuisine.
“The curry industry is a vital part of our culture, and these awards recognised the exceptional talents of the individuals and businesses that make it so special. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and thank you to everyone who participated and supported this event.”
The winners from in and around Glasgow of The 15th Scottish Curry Awards 2023 are:
Kitchen of the Year: Raja Rani Restaurant (Bearsden)
Cafe of the Year: Desi Dhaba Chaiwala(Glasgow )
Outstanding Indian Restaurant of the Year: Swadish (Glasgow)
Community Champions of the Year: Charcoals Indian Restaurant (Glasgow)
Neighbourhood Restaurant Of The Year: Taj Mahal(Gourock)
Ali Ahmed Aslam Glasgow Restaurant of the Year: Madras Café (Glasgow)
Special Recognition Award: 3 Idiots (Troon)
Indian Restaurant of the Year South West: Classic India (Milngavie)
Voter’s Best Choice Restaurant of the Year South West: Masala Twist (Helensburgh)
Voter’s Best Choice Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: Masala Twist (Helensburgh)
Takeaway of the Year South West: Zains Curry House (Dalry)
Takeaway of the Year Glasgow: Asian Tandoori (Glasgow)
Takeaway of the Year Overall Winner: Asian Tandoori (Glasgow)
Curry Restaurant of the Year South West: Cinnamon (Cambuslang)
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