Oceanic Awards is proud to announce the winners for the 6th edition of the prestigious Scottish Asian Food Awards 2025.
The Scottish Asian Food Awards aim to be a symbol of recognition for the exceptional talents and innovative creations that have shaped the Asian food scene in the country.
These awards honour the cultural heritage, authentic flavours, and culinary artistry that have brought joy and delight to countless diners.
The businesses shortlisted for these awards represent a diverse array of flavours and culinary techniques that have become an integral part of the Asian gastronomic landscape.
They have consistently pushed the boundaries of taste, creativity, and cultural authenticity, setting new benchmarks for excellence in the culinary world.
The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony which was held on Monday the 13th of October in Glasgow. This event saw the most prominent culinary figures, industry professionals, and food enthusiasts coming together to celebrate the vibrant and diverse Asian food culture.
Irfan Younis, Spokesperson for the 6th Scottish Asian Food Awards 2025 said: “We are immensely proud to once again shine a spotlight on Scotland’s Asian Food scene.
The dedication of this year’s finalists to preserving traditional recipes while introducing innovative approaches to Asian cooking is truly commendable. We want to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”
The winners of the 6th Scottish Asian Food Awards 2025 are:
INDIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Bayleaf (Bathgate)
Outstanding Achievement went to Sidhu’s (Perth)
Recognised for Excellence was Cidsin Bistro & Gin Bar (Pitlochry)
Voters Choice Indian Restaurant of the Year
Rustom Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Bombay Dreams (Cumbernauld)
Recognised for Excellence was Gala Tandoori (Galashiels)
Most Loved Indian Restaurant of the Year
Sidhu’s (Perth)
Outstanding Achievement went to Multan Tandoori (Paisley)
Recognised for Excellence was Mangrove (Inverness)
Outstanding Curry Restaurant of the Year
Gurkha Bar & Restaurant (Musselburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Kurry Lounge (Hamilton)
Recognised for Excellence was Motherland Spice (Saltcoats)
Glasgow Curry Choice Of The Year
Desi Dhaba Chaiwala (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Green Gates Cafe (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Chimes of India (Glasgow)
Edinburgh Curry Choice Of The Year
Gurkha Bar & Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Chaskaa Indian Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Shinwari (Edinburgh)
FIFE CURRY CHOICE OF THE YEAR
Annapurna Gurkha’s Restaurant (Kirkcaldy)
Outstanding Achievement went to Amritsar Tandoori Restaurant (Kirkcaldy)
Recognised for Excellence was Rara Tal Indian Restaurant (Glenrothes)
Street Food of the Year
Cutting Chai (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Suresh & Sons The Kitchen (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Roti & Pickle (Glasgow)
Desi Cafe of the Year
Paratha Box – Glasgow Central (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Desi Pakwan (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Mera Lahore (Edinburgh)
Curry Champion of Scotland
Koshi (Penicuik)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Jewel in the Crown (Dundee)
Recognised for Excellence was The Prahna Indian Grill (Edinburgh)
JAPANESE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Make Ramen (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Nippon Kitchen (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Koku Shi (Kirkcaldy)
CHINESE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
The Asian (Newton Mearns)
Outstanding Achievement went to Imperial Palace (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was The Cotton House Chinese & Thai Restaurant (Bonnybridge)
THAI RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Mae Ping Thai Dining (Perth)
Outstanding Achievement went to Sabannga Thai Restaurant (Livingston)
Recognised for Excellence was Thai Dining (Inverness)
KOREAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Ong Gie Korean Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Silla Korean Restaurant (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Seoul Restaurant Korean BBQ (Aberdeen)
ASIAN FUSION RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Sapporo Teppanyaki (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Macau Kitchen (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Grand Fusion (Paisley)
PAN ASIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Tatsu Restaurant (Irvine)
Outstanding Achievement went to Opium (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Pomelo (Edinburgh)
SUSHI RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Minami (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Harajuku Kitchen – Sushi & Japanese Cuisine (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Kanpai Sushi (Edinburgh)
NOODLES & STIR FRY RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Suissi Vegan Kitchen (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Oiishi Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Ting Thai (Glasgow)
ASIAN KITCHEN OF THE YEAR
Asian Kitchen (Inverurie)
Outstanding Achievement went to Lam’s Kitchen (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Fusion Kitchen (Burntisland)
ASIAN STREET FOOD OF THE YEAR
UMAMI (Greenock)
Outstanding Achievement went to Rojava (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Japan Street Food (Paisley)
OUTSTANDING ASIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Cafe YUGO (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Oiishi Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway (East Kilbride)
Recognised for Excellence was Hoi An Quan (Stirling)
MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Antioch Restaurant (Dunfermline)
Outstanding Achievement went to Rojava Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Damasqino Restaurant & Cafe (Glasgow)
TURKISH RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Meze Grill (Dundee)
Outstanding Achievement went to Ada Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was La Le Turkish (Inverness)
Best Family Friendly Restaurant Of The Year
Motherland Spice (Saltcoats)
Outstanding Achievement went to Meze Grill (Dundee)
Recognised for Excellence was Kezban Mediterranean Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Best Dining Experience Of The Year
The Cove (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Yorokobi by CJ (Aberdeen)
Recognised for Excellence was Peko Panda Fusion Kitchen (Glasgow)
BUFFET RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Pommy’s world buffet (Kirkcaldy)
Outstanding Achievement went to Haveli Family Buffet Restaurant (Dumbarton)
Recognised for Excellence was Hot World Cuisine (Glasgow)
INDIAN TAKEAWAY OF THE YEAR
The Aladdins Indian (Perth)
Outstanding Achievement went to Eastern Eye (Aberdeen)
Recognised for Excellence was Mountain Spice (Kilmarnock)
INDIAN DELIVERY TAKEAWAY OF THE YEAR
Zains Curry House (North Ayrshire)
Outstanding Achievement went to Royal Curry (Dundee)
Recognised for Excellence was 5 in 1 Takeaway (Montrose)
ASIAN TAKEAWAY & HOME DELIVERY OF THE YEAR
Lahore Karahi (Aberdeen)
Outstanding Achievement went to Clay Oven (Giffnock)
Recognised for Excellence was Himalayan Dine (Glasgow)
KEBAB TAKEAWAY OF THE YEAR
Viking Cafe (Saltcoats)
Outstanding Achievement went to Zayns Fast Food (Perth)
Recognised for Excellence was Kebab Box (Dundee)
SHAWRAMA TAKEAWAY
Zorbas (Cowdenbeath)
Outstanding Achievement went to Lazord Syrian Street Food (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Two Brothers (Airdrie)
GRILL RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Kebabish Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Grand Fusion (Paisley)
Recognised for Excellence was WUJI_asian circle (Glasgow)
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Panache (Elgin)
Outstanding Achievement went to Booffi World Buffet (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was The Malletsheugh (Glasgow)
PAKISTANI RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Lahore Karahi (Aberdeen)
Outstanding Achievement went to Mustafa’s Dera (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Village Curry House (Glasgow)
SOUTH INDIAN RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Madras Cafe (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Navadhanya (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Tanjore (Edinburgh)
ORGANISERS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT
Cidsin Bistro & Gin Bar (Pitlochry)
Outstanding Achievement went to Taal Restaurant (Strathaven)
Recognised for Excellence was Spice of India (Dufftown)
BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Light of Bengal (Aberdeen)
Outstanding Achievement went to Sher E Bangla (Montrose)
Recognised for Excellence was Ignite Bengali & Indian restaurant (Edinburgh)
NEW RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Everest Inn (Larkhall)
Outstanding Achievement went to Nuku Nuku (Glasgow)
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Recognised for Excellence was Jugni Indian Cuisine Restaurant (Motherwell)
Special Recognition Award
Bombay Lounge (Dalkeith)
