Shortlisted restaurants and takeaways have been unveiled for the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), which this year will be taking place on 6 October at London’s Royal Lancaster.
Hosted by Samantha Simmonds, BBC Journalist and Broadcaster, and Paul Martin, Magician and member of the world-famous Magic Circle, the awards are in recognition of the UK’s best Asian cuisine across a series of regional and national categories. ARTA rewards excellence, craft, creativity and great taste by bringing the UK’s best Asian restaurants and chefs together under one roof.
Nominees were chosen based on nominations by customers from across the UK, including over 900,000 customers of ARTA’s strategic partner ChefOnline, social media and food hygiene ratings, followed by a final judgement from a judging panel to crown each region’s Asian excellence. The process will conclude at the Grand Finale and Gala Evening, where the ultimate winners will be announced and honoured with awards in various categories.
From the National Champion of the Champions, Regional Restaurant of the Year and National and Regional Chefs of the Year to National and Regional Takeaway of the Year and National Newcomer of The Year, ARTA will spotlight over 1,250 restaurants and takeaways across the UK that were nominated by restaurant-goers and diners from all over the country.
The UK’s curry industry contribution accounts for a fifth of the restaurants in the UK dating back to the 1800s. ARTA awards celebrate and recognise Britain’s vibrant Asian restaurants and takeaways and offer solidarity and morale for the industry currently facing high energy costs, inflation, skilled staff shortages and the rising prices of raw materials.
“Asian restaurants and takeaways have made a significant contribution to the UK economy, both historically and in recent times. They deserve recognition and rewards for their efforts,” said Mohammed Munim, Founder Member and CEO of ARTA. “These restaurants & takeaways have not only created thousands of jobs but have also boosted local economies through their presence, especially post Brexit. Each nominee is a worthy winner, and we look forward to celebrating with them all at the award ceremony.”
For the full list or more information visit www.artauk.com
