These are Wales' 20 best Asian restaurants in 2025 dishing up insane flavours and amazing dishes
This year, over 1,295 restaurants and takeaways from across the UK were nominated by diners and food lovers for the prestigious Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards
Rajony Gondha dish at 1988 Indian Restaurant in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan
The top Asian restaurants in Wales have been announced. The lists for Wales includes restaurants from Cardiff, Swansea, Penarth, as well as Wrexham and Caernarfon and many more, which have been unveiled ahead of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA).
This year, over 1,295 restaurants and takeaways from across the UK were nominated by diners and food lovers. The prestigious awards are a celebration of pan Asian cuisine in the UK and will be taking place on Monday, October 6, at the London Hilton Park Lane.
20 across Wales have been shortlisted for the awards, with 10 listed in the north Wales category and 10 listed for the south Wales category. Those hoping to fly the Welsh flag during the awards' ceremony includes 1988 Indian Restaurant in Sully, which was named the best Asian restaurant in south Wales at the Asian Restaurant Awards last year, and Elaichi near Carmarthen, whose chef was voted the best in Wales in 2022.
Speaking about the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2025, Mohammed Munim, the founding member and CEO of ARTA, said: "Asian restaurants and takeaways have long played a vital role in the UK's economy and culture. Their contribution through job creation, community impact, and culinary excellence, deserves to be recognised.
"Especially in today's challenging climate, ARTA is proud to champion their achievements and support their continued success. Every nominee is a testament to the industry's resilience and we look forward to celebrating them on 6th October."
ARTA 2025 has several award categories, including the National Champion of Champions, Regional Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Takeaway of the Year and National Newcomer of the Year. While the award ceremony will be taking place in two months' time, Welsh restaurants have done remarkably well to reach the shortlist. Listed below are the top 20 best Asian restaurants in Wales.
Regional Restaurant of the Year for south Wales:
1988 Indian Restaurant, Sully, Vale of Glamorgan
Elaichi, St Clears, Carmarthenshire
Hatti Indian Restaurant, Newport
Mango Tree, Cardiff
Raj Kitchen, Swansea
Rasoi Waterfront, Swansea
Red Fort, Caerleon, Newport
Salkaara, Cardiff
Spice Delight, Penarth
Vanilla Spice, Newport
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Regional Restaurant of the Year for north Wales:
Anise, Wrexham
Black Peppers, Wrexham
Ijazz Indian Cuisine, Wrexham
Junction Tandoori Restaurant, Llandudno Junction
Maahis, Ruabon, Wrexham
Spice of Llanberis, Llanberis, Gwynedd
Tava Restaurant, Wrexham
Thai Dine, Wrexham,
Valley Spice, Corwen, Denbighshire
Thisha Curry House, Rhyl, Denbighshire
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