{"id":50182,"date":"2025-10-09T21:19:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T20:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/?p=50182"},"modified":"2025-10-13T21:46:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T20:46:01","slug":"winners-of-asian-restaurant-and-takeaway-awards-2025-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/index.php\/winners-of-asian-restaurant-and-takeaway-awards-2025-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Winners of Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards-2025 announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-50183\" src=\"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arta.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arta.jpg 618w, https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arta-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/>Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2025 (ARTA) were announced at the awards ceremony this weekend on 6th October at London Hilton, Park Lane.<br \/>\nThe Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards is the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, honouring Asian restaurants all over the UK. The ARTA 2025 welcomed a guest list of the nation\u2019s most popular Asian restaurateurs alongside MPs and celebrities as they collectively honoured the achievements of the industry.<br \/>\nAdditional guests included TV personalities, Elma Pazar, Ella Wise, Harriet Mae Blackmore, Lacey Martin, Hayley Palmer and Paige Chohan; and TV sports presenter, Seema Jaiswal. The ceremony was hosted by TV news anchor, Samantha Simmonds, and magician, Paul Martin.<br \/>\nWinners at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2025 are: Champion of Champions: Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge, Belfast<br \/>\nNational Chef of the Year: RISHI&#8217;S in Slate &amp; Grain Brasserie and Bar, Hackbridge, Wallington<br \/>\nNational Takeaway of the Year: Kaani Kaana, Chelmsford<br \/>\nNewcomer of the Year: The Bombay, Swanley<br \/>\nStreetfood Restaurant of the Year: My Delhi Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne<br \/>\nJapanese Restaurant of the Year: Maneki Ramen, Worcester<br \/>\nAsian Fusion Restaurant of the Year: Yakitori House, East Kilbride, Glasgow<br \/>\nTurkish Restaurant of the Year: Troia, Southbank, London<br \/>\nEuropean Restaurant of the Year: Tarana Bar &amp; Indian Restaurant, Las Palmas, Spain<br \/>\nNorthern Ireland Restaurant of the Year: Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge, Belfast<br \/>\nSouth Wales Restaurant of the Year: 1988 Indian Restaurant, Sully, Penarth<br \/>\nNorth Wales Restaurant of the Year: Junction Tandoori Restaurant, Llandudno Junction<br \/>\nSouth West Restaurant of the Year: Royal Jaipur, Landford, Salisbury<br \/>\nNorth East Restaurant of the Year: Soho Tavern, Gateshead<br \/>\nWest Midlands Restaurant of the Year: Tamarind, Balsall Common, Coventry North West Restaurant of the Year: Wild Ginger Restaurant, Littleborough Surrey Restaurant of the Year: Bay Leaves, Epsom<br \/>\nEast Midlands Restaurant of the Year: Spice Lounge, Brackley<br \/>\nEast Anglia Restaurant of the Year: Shilpa Indian Restaurant, Papworth Everard, Cambridge<br \/>\nSouth Central Restaurant of the Year: The Paradise Balti House, Petersfield<br \/>\nKent Restaurant of the Year: The Bombay, Orpington, Green Street Green, Orpington<br \/>\nEssex Restaurant of the Year: Kelvedon Spice, Kelvedon, Colchester South London Restaurant of the Year: Saka Maka, Hither Green, London City &amp; East London Restaurant of the Year: Bengal Village, London<br \/>\nNorth London Restaurant of the Year: Taste of Goa, Finsbury Park, London Hertfordshire Restaurant of the Year: Raj of India, Welwyn Garden City Sussex Restaurant of the Year: Tamasha, Lindfield, Haywards Heath Scotland Restaurant of the Year: Masala Twist, Glasgow<br \/>\nCentral &amp; West London Restaurant of the Year: BKC &#8211; Biryani Kebab Chai, Marble Arch, Tyburnia, London<br \/>\nSouth Central Chef of the Year: Jalpari of Woodley, Woodley, Reading<br \/>\nKent Chef of the Year: Spice Village Indian Restaurant, Longfield<br \/>\nWest Midlands Chef of the Year: Alessi Indian Restaurant &amp; Bar, Audley, Stoke-on-Trent<br \/>\nNorth East Chef of the Year: Jolsha, Middlesbrough<br \/>\nWales Chef of the Year: Raj Kitchen, Swansea<br \/>\nNorth West Chef of the Year: Junoon, Helsby, Frodsham<br \/>\nEast Midlands Chef of the Year: Mowglis, Beachampton, Milton Keynes<br \/>\nEssex Chef of the Year: Cinnamon, North Weald Bassett, Epping<br \/>\nEast Anglia Chef of the Year: Pipasha Restaurant, Cambridge<br \/>\nSurrey Chef of the Year: RISHI&#8217;S in Slate &amp; Grain Brasserie and Bar, Hackbridge, Wallington<br \/>\nSussex Chef of the Year: Darchini, Horsham<br \/>\nHertfordshire Chef of the Year: Jomidar Mahal, Littleport, Cambridge<br \/>\nEssex Takeaway of the Year: Kaani Kaana, Chelmsford<br \/>\nHertfordshire Takeaway of the Year: ChilliGo, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross<br \/>\nSurrey Takeaway of the Year: Jalsha Indian Takeaway, Ashford<br \/>\nEast Anglia Takeaway of the Year: Urbanchai, Cambridge<br \/>\nWales Takeaway of the Year: Saffron Kitchen, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran<br \/>\nSouth West Takeaway of the Year: Black Peppers, Bristol<br \/>\nWest Midlands Takeaway of the Year: Spice Nation, Hollywood, Birmingham<br \/>\nScotland Takeaway of the Year: Gurkha Kitchen, Fraserburgh<br \/>\nKent Takeaway of the Year: Sher-E-Bangla Indian Takeaway, Longfield East Midlands Takeaway of the Year: Shipon Tandoori, Chesterfield South London Takeaway of the Year: Samrat, London<br \/>\nNorth West Takeaway of the Year: River Beal Indian Takeaway, Milnrow, Rochdale<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-50184\" src=\"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arta2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"824\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arta2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arta2-300x131.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/>ARTA Founder Mohammed Munim said at the awards this year, \u201cHeartfelt congratulations to all the winners and finalists of ARTA 2025 \u2013 the outstanding Pan Asian restaurants, takeaways, and chefs who continue to set the benchmark for excellence in the UK&#8217;s hospitality scene. As the leading awards celebrating the best of the UK&#8217;s Asian restaurant and takeaway sector, we recognise your dedication and passion, which bring extraordinary flavours and experiences to diners nationwide, even amidst challenges.<br \/>\nI would also like to sincerely thank all the distinguished guests who have joined us this evening to honour this incredible community.<br \/>\nThis industry represents more than just food; it is a celebration of the richness of multicultural Britain. ARTA 2025 honours you \u2013 the trailblazers, the innovators, and the champions \u2013 for your lasting contribution to our vibrant culinary landscape.<br \/>\nDespite the ongoing challenges faced by the sector \u2013 from rising costs and labour shortages to recent changes in immigration rules a\ufb00ecting skilled chef recruitment \u2013 we continue to celebrate the resilience, creativity, and excellence of the Pan Asian restaurant and takeaway community. Your commitment ensures that the flavours, traditions, and innovation that define this industry continue to thrive across the UK.<br \/>\nTogether, we not only serve food but also preserve a vital part of Britain\u2019s multicultural heritage, inspiring diners and future chefs alike. Tonight, we celebrate you \u2013 the heart and soul of our culinary journey.\u201d<br \/>\nChefOnline is the ARTA 2025 Strategic Partner; DNA Payments, Super Pollo, Work Permit Cloud and Cobra Beer are Associate Sponsors; Madhu\u2019s is Catering Partner. ARTA 2025 is also proudly supported by Cambridge Regional College, Square Mile Insurance, Finology Finance Brokers, Lexpert Solicitors and NRB Bank.<br \/>\nARTA is the only official award that recognises, promotes, and celebrates the immense importance and popularity of the Pan Asian catering industry in the UK, as determined by its consumers.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eYpWYvMUiQM?si=OoofpovzoHg3cd_z\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\r\n<script>(function(d, s, id) {\r\n  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\r\n  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\r\n  js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_GB\/all.js#xfbml=1\";\r\n  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\r\n}(document, \"script\", \"facebook-jssdk\"));<\/script>\r\n <fb:comments href=\"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/index.php\/winners-of-asian-restaurant-and-takeaway-awards-2025-announced\/\" font=\"arial\" num_posts=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" colorscheme=\"light\"  style=\"background:#FFFFFF;padding-top:0px;\r\npadding-right:0px;\r\npadding-bottom:0px;\r\npadding-left:0px;\r\nmargin-top:0px;\r\nmargin-right:0px;\r\nmargin-bottom:0px;\r\nmargin-left:0px;\r\n\"><\/fb:comments>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2025 (ARTA) were announced at the awards ceremony this weekend on 6th October at London Hilton, Park Lane. The Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards is the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, honouring Asian restaurants all over the UK. 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