A popular Glasgow restaurant run by a celebrity chef has made the finals of a big awards event.
Salt & Chilli Oriental in Shawlands has made the finals of the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards 2024.
The top eatery, which was previously named the Best Chinese in Scotland at the Deliveroo Awards, is owned by celeb chef Jimmy Lee.
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From a pool of over 130 restaurants, only 12 have made it to the grand finale.
This year's judging panel set to determine the winner of the coveted accolade is chef, television and radio broadcaster Andi Oliver, street food connoisseur Kieran Monlouis, and 2023 winner Josh Kleiner from Sandwich Sandwich.
Additionally, Uber Eats general manager Matthew Price and Lorraine Copes, founder and CEO at Be Inclusive Hospitality will also return to the panel, to help decide who will take home the grand prize of £100,000 to invest in their business.
Matthew Price, general manager of UK, Ireland and Northern Europe at Uber Eats said: “A massive congratulations to our Scotland finalist, Salt & Chilli Oriental.
"The calibre of businesses taking part in our Restaurant of the Year Awards continues to grow.
"I look forward to welcoming the Salt & Chilli Oriental team to the Awards in November, and hearing more about their journey as a small restaurant business."
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Here are all the finalists:
- Junglees, London
- Sqew Shawarma Bar, Yorkshire
- Natty’s Jerk Shack, South East
- 40 Ounce, North East
- The Nashville Cluck, North West
- Urban Tandoor, South West
- Chick and Shakes, Midlands + East Anglia
- The Soho Tavern, West Midlands
- Mackles, Northern Ireland
- Haystack Cafe, Wales
- Locke Burger, Ireland
- Salt & Chilli Oriental, Scotland
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Jimmy is a well-known chef with over 55,000 followers on Instagram.
He is known for regularly delighting viewers with quick-fire videos of him whipping up our favourite Chinese dishes - including salt and chilli chicken made in 60 seconds.
The star is also good pals with Line of Duty star Martin Compston.
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