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Wales Online
20 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
10 restaurants in Wales named among best in UK
10 restaurants in Wales named among best in UK Restaurants in Cardiff, Cwmbran and Swansea are all vying for a much sought after award The Sando chicken burger at Fowl & Fury in Cardiff, which is in the running for the award (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Uber Eats is turning up the heat on the Welsh food scene with the return of its hotly anticipated restaurant of the year awards. Ten restaurants are vying for the crown this year, and will be judged by a panel of some of the most recognisable names in food. These include Levi Roots, famed entrepreneur and musician; Clodagh McKenna, Irish celebrity chef and TV host; and last year's standout winner, Natty Crutchfield, whose restaurant went from cult hit to national fame. Now in their fourth year, the awards aim to recognise the contributions of small and independently run restaurants to their local communities and the food industry. In 2025, one standout restaurant will be crowned overall restaurant of the year, winning £100,000 to invest in its growth. All finalists will also receive a £5,000 prize and a tailored support package from Uber Eats to help boost their businesses. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . In Wales, there are eight Cardiff restaurants in the running, one in Cwmbran, and one in Swansea. The nominees are as follows. Article continues below Sharkbite Burgers – Cwmbran Poutine Box – Cardiff Fowl & Fury – Cardiff Tuk Tuk – Cardiff The Indian Street Kitchen – Swansea Lyalena Lounge – Cardiff Scaramantica Pizzeria – Cardiff SouvLike – Cardiff Chans noodle bar – Cardiff Albany Fish Bar – Cardiff This year, Uber Eats has launched the 'next gen trailblazer award', a brand-new honour designed to spotlight hospitality entrepreneurs under the age of 27 who are "innovating, inspiring, and disrupting" the food scene. The winner will receive a £10,000 business development grant and support package. The new award will be judged by Seema Pankhania, content creator and author of best-selling cookbook, Craveable. General manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, Matthew Price, said: 'The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we're investing in the future of food. "The new next gen trailblazer award is a bold step in backing the young innovators who are rewriting the rules of hospitality." The awards ceremony will take place in Here @ Outernet in London in 2025, where all regional winners will gather to celebrate their achievements, alongside media, industry leaders and special guests. Last year's winner, Natty Crutchfield, said: 'Winning restaurant of the year was life-changing. We've grown faster than we ever imagined, and we're proud to be part of a community that supports independent businesses.' The public can nominate their favourite local restaurants by visiting the Uber Eats website by clicking here. Article continues below
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Uber Eats reveals Scotland nominees for Restaurant of the Year
The nominees for Scotland include: YAYAS - Glasgow Non Viet – Glasgow Noodles and Dumplings 兰州拉面 – Edinburgh Okome – Glasgow Porto Piri Piri – Glasgow Fatt Boyz – Edinburgh Thai2Go – Edinburgh Piatto – Glasgow Shawarma King – Glasgow Hook'd - Glasgow Joining the judging panel are some of the most recognisable names in food culture today: Levi Roots, famed entrepreneur and musician; Clodagh McKenna, Irish celebrity chef and TV host; and last year's standout winner Natty Crutchfield, whose restaurant went from cult hit to national fame. Now in its fourth year, the awards recognise the incredible contributions of small and independently run restaurants to their local communities and the food industry. In 2025, one standout restaurant will be crowned Restaurant of the Year, winning £100,000 to invest in their growth. All finalists will also receive a £5,000 prize and a tailored support package from Uber Eats to help boost their business. READ MORE: Can this landmark pub remain unique in a world of chains? This year, Uber Eats will launch the Next Gen Trailblazer Award, a brand-new honour designed to spotlight hospitality entrepreneurs under the age of 27 who are innovating, inspiring, and disrupting the food scene. The winner will receive a £10,000 business development grant and support package. The new award will be judged by Seema Pankhania, Content Creator and celebrated author of the best-selling cookbook Craveable. Matthew Price, General Manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, said, 'The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we're investing in the future of food. The new Next Gen Trailblazer Award is a bold step in backing the young innovators who are rewriting the rules of hospitality'. Uber Eats is once again inviting the public to nominate their favourite local restaurants via The awards ceremony will take place in Here @ Outernet in London in 2025, where all regional winners and trailblazers will gather to celebrate their achievements, alongside media, industry leaders and special guests.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow restaurants shortlisted for Uber Eats award
Seven restaurants from across the city have been shortlisted for the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards 2025, which honour excellence in small and independent dining across the UK and Ireland. The Glasgow nominees include YAYAS, Non Viet, Okome, Porto Piri Piri, Piatto, Shawarma King, and Hook'd. Read more: Watch classy Daizen Maeda moment as he trains with former club Matthew Price, general manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, said: "The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we're investing in the future of food. "The new Next Gen Trailblazer Award is a bold step in backing the young innovators who are rewriting the rules of hospitality." Now in its fourth year, the competition recognises the impact of small and independently run restaurants on their communities and the wider food industry. The top prize is a £100,000 investment to help the winning restaurant grow, while all finalists will receive £5,000 and a tailored support package from Uber Eats. The judging panel includes figures from the world of food, including entrepreneur and musician Levi Roots, Irish celebrity chef and TV presenter Clodagh McKenna, and last year's winner Natty Crutchfield. Mr Crutchfield, whose restaurant Natty's Jerk in Portsmouth took home the top honour in 2024, said: "Winning Restaurant of the Year was life-changing. "We've grown faster than we ever imagined, and we're proud to be part of a community that supports independent businesses." A new category introduced for 2025 is the Next Gen Trailblazer Award, which will recognise hospitality entrepreneurs under 27. The winner will receive a £10,000 business development grant and development support, with the category judged by content creator and cookbook author Seema Pankhania. Uber Eats is encouraging the public to support their favourite eateries by nominating them at The 2025 awards ceremony will take place in London at Here @ Outernet, bringing together regional winners, industry leaders, media, and special guests to celebrate the best of independent dining.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards 2025: Here are the 10 Scottish restaurants shortlisted for the £100,000 prize
For the fourth year in a row, Uber Eats is holding its Restaurant of the Year Awards - and there are 10 Scottish businesses in the running. They all have a chance of winning the £100,000 main prize, with other awards on offer include the Women in Food Award, the Climate Impact Award, the Healthy Eats Award, the Social Impact Award and the Next Gen Award. All finalists will also receive a £5,000 prize and a tailored support package from Uber Eats to help boost their business. Joining the judging panel are some of the most recognisable names in food culture today: Levi Roots, famed entrepreneur and musician; Clodagh McKenna, Irish celebrity chef and TV host; and last year's standout winner Natty Crutchfield, whose restaurant went from cult hit to national fame. Matthew Price, General Manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, said: 'The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we're investing in the future of food. The new Next Gen Trailblazer Award is a bold step in backing the young innovators who are rewriting the rules of hospitality'. The awards ceremony will take place later this year at Here @ Outernet in London, where all regional winners and trailblazers will gather to celebrate their achievements, alongside media, industry leaders and special guests. Here are the 10 shortlisted Scottish restaurants. 1 . YAYAS YAYAS have three takeaways in and around Glasgow - on Paisley Road West, the St Enoch Centre and Giffnock. They specialise in "gourmet German style doner kebabs, made with premium lean beef or chicken, served traditional hand made Turkish bread." and "flame grilled peri peri chicken with a option of six different flavours." | Google Maps Photo Sales 2 . Non Viet Popular Vietnamese restaurant Non Viet also has three branches in Glasgow - on Sauchiehall Street, Dumbarton Road (a vegan version), and Great Western Road. They offer both eat in and takeaway of traditional dishes like summer rolls and pho noodle soup. | Google Maps Photo Sales 3 . Noodles & Dumplings Located on Edinburgh's South Clerk Street, Noodles & Dumplings delivers on its name - offering Chinese noodle and dumpling dishes rated by many as the best in Scotland's Capital. | Google Maps Photo Sales 4 . Okome Japanese eaterie Okome have two branches in Glasgow, one in Byres Road and one in Shawlands, plus premises in Bearsden and Paisley. They're up for the award thanks to their tasty sushy, ramen and rice bowls. | Google Maps Photo Sales
