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22 Glasgow restaurants amongst finalists in SPICE awards

The SPICE awards, a coveted prize for Scotland's Pan Asian food spots, have announced their shortlist. 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.'