The Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) nominees have been announced, including the shortlist for east London.
The restaurants were chosen based on nominations from customers as well as the judgment of an awards panel.
The winners for 2023 will be announced at a red-carpet event at the London Hilton on Park Lane on October 8.
The ceremony will be hosted by BBC journalist Samantha Simmonds and magician Paul Martin.
Mohammed Munim, CEO of ARTA, said: “Asian restaurants have made a significant contribution to the UK economy, both historically and in recent times.
“They deserve recognition and rewards for their efforts. These restaurants have not only created thousands of jobs but have also boosted local economies through their presence, especially post-Brexit.
“To provide staunch support to the thriving Asian restaurants in Britain, ARTA acknowledges and highlights their importance in the culinary landscape.
“Each nominee is a worthy winner, and we look forward to celebrating with them all.”
The ten restaurants in east London nominated for the regional restaurant of the year award are as follows:
- Bengal Village –Tower Hamlets
- Café Spice Namasté – Newham
- Eastern Eye Balti House – Tower Hamlets
- Grand Cholan – Tower Hamlets
- Huong Viet – Hackney
- Masala Restaurant – Tower Hamlets
- NAMASTE INDIA – Newham
- Sheba Restaurant – Tower Hamlets
- Shish Mahal – Waltham Forest
- Ticca Tikka – Hackney
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