London, UK – The prestigious Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) announced the winners of its 2024 edition at a grand ceremony held on October 6th at the Royal Lancaster in London.
The ARTA awards ceremony is the most esteemed celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, honouring the best Asian restaurants and takeaways across the nation. This year’s event welcomed a distinguished guest list, including popular Asian restaurateurs, MPs, and celebrities, who gathered to recognize the achievements of the industry.
Among the celebrities in attendance were Patsy Kensit (Actress and Singer), Julius Francis (Professional Boxer), Leila Russack (Singer and Songwriter), Jackie St Clair (Model), and Subrina Hussain (CEO of NTV Europe). The ceremony was hosted by TV presenters Samantha Simmonds and Richard Jones, who kept the audience entertained throughout the evening.
The awards presentation was interspersed with a live performance by artist Muza, who delighted the audience with his talent.
The winners of the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2024 are:
– Champion of Champions: Radhuni Lounge Restaurant, Risborough
– National Chef of the Year: Colombo Kitchen, Worcester Park
– National Takeaway of the Year: Bombay Cuisine, Prestwich, Manchester
– Newcomer of the Year: My Delhi, Leicester
– Streetfood Restaurant of the Year: Chakhdoom, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
– Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year: Yakitori House, Glasgow
– Japanese Restaurant of the Year: Sakura Finest, Weston-super-Mare, Bristol
– Essex Restaurant of the Year: Pride of Sylhet, Dunmow
– Hertfordshire Restaurant of the Year: Ginger Bar & Restaurant, Stevenage
– Kent Restaurant of the Year: Jumeira Indian Restaurant, Cranbrook
– North East Restaurant of the Year: Babul’s, Darlington
– North London Restaurant of the Year: Yaki Ya!, London
– North West Restaurant of the Year: Indian Lounge Restaurant, Bury
– South Central Restaurant of the Year: Radhuni Lounge Restaurant, Princes Risborough
– South West Restaurant of the Year: Mint Bay, Highbridge
– North Wales Restaurant of the Year: Benllech Tandoori Restaurant, Brynteg
– South Wales Restaurant of the Year: Sheesh Mahal, Llanelli
– Northern Ireland Restaurant of the Year: Nu Delhi, Belfast
– West Midlands Restaurant of the Year: Monsoon Restaurant, Birmingham
– East Anglia Restaurant of the Year: Curry Palace, Cambridge
– Scotland Restaurant of the Year: Monsoona Healthy Indian Cuisine, Aberdeen
– Surrey Restaurant of the Year: Yaadein, Epsom
– Sussex Restaurant of the Year: Darchini, Horsham
– City & East London Restaurant of the Year: City Spice, London
– Central & West London Restaurant of the Year: Paro, London
– East Midlands Restaurant of the Year: Jomidar Lounge, Northampton
– South West Chef of the Year: Raj Bari, Bristol
– North East Chef of the Year: The Vine Indian Cuisine, Sheffield
– Surrey Chef of the Year: Colombo Kitchen, Worcester Park
– Wales Chef of the Year: Raj Kitchen Pure Indian Cuisine, Swansea
– Sussex Chef of the Year: Tamarind Indian Restaurant, Isle of Wight, Newport
– East Anglia Chef of the Year: Jilani, Sudbury Colchester
– North West Chef of the Year: Imli Restaurant, Heywood
– Essex Chef of the Year: The Coriander, Ongar
– East Midlands Chef of the Year: The Spice Lounge, Northampton
– Hertfordshire Chef of the Year: Abbots Tandoori, Abbots Langley
– North West Takeaway of the Year: Bombay Cuisine, Manchester
– East Anglia Takeaway of the Year: Eastern Spice, Ipswich
– Kent Takeaway of the Year: Sher-E-Bangla Indian Takeaway, Longfield
– South Wales Takeaway of the Year: Saffron Kitchen, Cwmbran
– Essex Takeaway of the Year: Curry Tree, Stanford-le-Hope
– East Midlands Takeaway of the Year: Amir’s Balti House, Retford
– Surrey Takeaway of the Year: Mohini Balti House, Carshalton
– Hertfordshire Takeaway of the Year: Saffron Indian Takeaway, Borehamwood
– South Central Takeaway of the Year: Malik’s Express, Maidenhead
– Scotland Takeaway of the Year: Gurkha Kitchen, Fraserburgh
ARTA Founder Mohammed Munim said during the awards ceremony, “Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of ARTA 2024. You are the pillars of excellence
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