22 Glasgow restaurants amongst finalists in SPICE awards
The accolades are regarded as the Oscars of the curry world, recognising the very best of Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Nepali cuisine.
22 restaurants in Glasgow have been listed amongst 17 categories:
BEST RESTAURANT MANAGER
Angeethi by Sagar Massey, Cardonald
Bantawala by Masala Twist, West End
Charcoals Indian Restaurant, Trongate
Mister Singh's India, West End
CURRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Angeethi by Sagar Massey, Cardonald
Bantawala by Masala Twist, West End
Charcoals Indian Restaurant, Trongate
Madras Cafe, city centre
Sky Dragon, Drumchapel
BEST KEBAB
Grillzz German Döner & Peri Peri, Dalmarnock
Hajar's Shawarma, Gallowgate
Shawarma King, Saltmarket
BEST NEWCOMER
Angeethi by Sagar Massey, Cardonald
BEST TEAM
Bantawala by Masala Twist, West End
Charcoals Indian Restaurant, Trongate
Booffi, Glasgow Fort
The Lansdowne, West End
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
Bantawala by Masala Twist, West End
Mister Singhs India, West End
BEST PERI PERI
Grillzz German Döner & Peri Peri, Dalmarnock
Ambala Restaurant, Pollokshields
BEST BUFFET RESTAURANT
Booffi, Glasgow Fort
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA
Ambala Restaurant, Pollokshields
Sky Dragon, Drumchapel
Grillzz German Döner & Peri Peri, Dalmarnock
Kinara Restaurant, Trongate
Mister Singhs India, West End
BEST CHEF
Angeethi by Sagar Massey, Cardonald
Sky Dragon, Drumchapel
BEST PAKORA
Ambala Restaurant Pollokshields
Murphy's Pakora Bar, Kelvinhaugh
Charcoals Indian Restaurant, Trongate
The Lansdowne, West End
BEST CHINESE TAKEAWAY
Ho Lee Fook, Gallowgate
Sky Dragon, Drumchapel
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
I-Chai Restaurant, Anniesland
BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Katsu, city centre
Maki & Ramen, city centre
Nippon Kitchen, city centre
Sapporo Teppanyaki, city centre
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
Masala Twist, city centre
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT - EAST
Mother India Cafe, West End
Mister Singh's India, West End
Rickshawa & Co, West End
The Lansdowne, West End
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT - WEST
Bantawala by Masala Twist, West End
Charcoals Indian Restaurant, Trongate
Kinara Restaurant, Trongate
Masala Twist, city centre
Warren Paul, awards director, said: 'We are incredibly proud of the passion the Spice Awards inspire across the whole of Scotland – the number of entries and votes this year was crazy, way beyond expectations.
'It's really rewarding to see the appreciation for what we are trying to do in shining a light on these wonderful cuisines.
'These awards are growing every year, and different ideas, cultures, and talents are being recognised from across the Asian continent, as we celebrate the massive impact on Scotland.
'Thank you to everyone who has nominated or voted, and good luck to all our finalists – this is already a big achievement as the volume of entries was staggering.
'The voting element has now concluded, and our expert judging panel will get to work on each and every finalist to ensure our awards are always the recommendation and guide the public can really trust.
'This truly is a celebration of some of the best food on the planet – we are very lucky to have such a rich and diverse culture in Scotland's hospitality scene.'
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