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Wales Online
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
These are Wales' 20 best Asian restaurants in 2025 dishing up insane flavours and amazing dishes
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 Article continues below 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
Glasgow Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
8 Glasgow eateries named as finalists in prestigious awards
The Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), a celebration of pan Asian cuisine, have announced their shortlist for 2025. Over 1295 restaurants and takeaways from across the UK were nominated by diners for the coveted awards, which have been hailed as the 'Oscars of the curry industry'. Eight venues from in and around Glasgow have been listed in both Scottish categories. Regional restaurant of the year: Scotland Firangi – Burn Place, Cambuslang Masala Twist – Hope Street, Glasgow Opium – Hope Street, Glasgow Yakitori House – St Bryde Street, East Kilbride Regional takeaway of the year: Scotland Diamond Inn – Dumbarton Road, Glasgow The Red Tiffin Inn – Duke Street, Glasgow A Touch of Spice – Russell Street, Coatbridge Real Spice – South Carbrain Road, Cumbernauld READ NEXT: Popular bakery chain could take over vacant shop if plans are approved The ARTA ceremony will take place at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Monday, October 6. It will be hosted by Samantha Simmonds, a BBC journalist and broadcaster, and Paul Martin, a magician. Mohammed Munim, Founder 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 October 6.'
