A restaurant in St Enoch centre has been named 'Indian restaurant of the year' in Glasgow.

Namaste by Delhi Darbar, located on the upper floor of the shopping centre, picked up the gong at this year's Scottish Asian Food Awards.

Other local spots recognised with top awards include Akiko on Bothwell Street, named Sushi Restaurant of the Year.


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Sapporo Teppanyaki won Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year, and Madras Cafe was named South Indian Cafe of the Year. 

The winners were announced at a ceremony on Monday, November 25 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow.

(Image: Supplied) Some of the country's most prominent culinary figures, industry professionals, and food enthusiasts came together to celebrate the vibrant and diverse Asian food culture.


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A spokesperson for the event said: “We are immensely proud to once again shine a spotlight on Scotland’s Asian food scene.

"The dedication of this year’s winners to preserving traditional recipes while introducing innovative approaches to Asian cooking is truly commendable.

"We want to congratulate all of our winners & highly commended recipients on their incredible accomplishments.”

The full list of winners: 

Curry Kings Of Scotland (North Scotland)

Cidsin Indian Bistro & Gin Bar (Pitlochry)

Curry Kings Of Scotland (Central Scotland)

Jahangir Tandoori (Dundee)

Curry Kings Of Scotland (South West)

Annaya’s Indian (Helensburgh)

Curry Kings Of Scotland (South East)

1953 Restaurant (Galashiels)

Curry Kings Of Scotland (Glasgow)

Rickshaw & Co (Glasgow)

Curry Kings Of Scotland (Overall Winner)

Jahangir Tandoori (Dundee)

Indian Restaurant Of The Year (North Scotland)

Spice of India (Dufftown)

Indian Restaurant Of The Year (Central Scotland)

Dhoom (Dunfermline)

Indian Restaurant Of The Year (South West)

Masala Twist (Helensburgh)

Indian Restaurant Of The Year (South East)

Bay leaf (Pumpherston)

Indian Restaurant Of The Year (Glasgow)

Namaste by Delhi Darbar (Glasgow)

Indian Restaurant Of The Year (Overall Winner)

Dhoom (Dunfermline)

Bangladeshi Restaurant Of The Year

The Bengal Spice (Keith)

Highly Commended went to Sher E Bangla (Montrose)

South Indian Restaurant of The Year

Madras Cafe (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Madras Metro Café (Edinburgh)

Pakistani Restaurant of The Year

Desi Dhaba Chaiwala (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Shinwari Restaurant (Edinburgh)

Nepalese Restaurant of The Year

Koshi (Penicuik)

Highly Commended went to Gurkha Bar & Restaurant (Musselburgh)

Japanese Restaurant of The Year

Maki Ramen (Edinburgh)

Highly Commended went to Sapporo Teppanyaki (Glasgow)

Chinese Restaurant of The Year

Asian Kitchen (Inverurie)

Highly Commended went to Lychee Oriental (Glasgow)

Thai Restaurant of The Year

Udon Thai Street Food (Leven)

Highly Commended went to Pad T’aye (Hamilton)

Korean Restaurant of The Year

Ong Gie Korean Restaurant (Edinburgh)

Highly Commended went to Seoul Restaurant Korean BBQ (Aberdeen)

Asian Fusion Restaurant of The Year

Sapporo Teppanyaki (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Macau Kitchen (Edinburgh)

Pan Asian Restaurant of The Year

Vietnam House (Edinburgh)

Highly Commended went to Tatsu Restaurant (Irvine)

Sushi Restaurant of The Year

Akiko (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Okome (Paisley)

Stir Fry Venue of The Year

Non Viet Restaurant (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Mae Ping Thai Dining (Perth)

Noodles Restaurant Of The Year

Suissi Vegan Kitchen (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Lanzhou Noodle (Glasgow)

Asian Street Food of The Year

Dhoom (Dunfermline)

Highly Commended went to Jin’s Kitchen (Dunfermline)

Outstanding Asian Restaurant of The Year

Sidhu’s (Perth)

Highly Commended went to Suissi Vegan Kitchen (Glasgow)

Middle Eastern Restaurant of The Year

Damasqino Restaurant & Café (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Rojava (Edinburgh)

Turkish Restaurant of The Year

La Le Turkish (Inverness)

Highly Commended went to Ada Restaurant (Edinburgh)

Kebab Restaurant Of The Year

BABS (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Meze Grill (Dundee)

Curry Takeaway Of The Year

Gurkha kitchen (Fraserburgh)

Highly Commended went to Asian Tandoori (Cambuslang)

Asian Takeaway & Home Delivery Of The Year

Viking Café (Saltcoats)

Highly Commended went to Koshi (Penicuik)

Kebab Takeaway Of The Year

Kurdish Street Food (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Istanbul Turkish Kebab House (Glasgow)

Shawarma Takeaway

Shawarma King (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Shawarma House (Dundee)

Buffet Restaurant of The Year

Booffi World Buffet (Glasgow)

Highly Commended went to Bon Appetit (Coatbridge)

Best of FIFE

Handi Restaurant (Glenrothes) 

Highly Commended went to Asian Cuisine (Cowdenbeath)

Best of Glasgow

Namak Mandi

Highly Commended went to Maki & Ramen

Best of Edinburgh

Rustom Restaurant

Highly Commended went to Gurkha Bar and Restaurant

New Restaurant Of The Year

Kinara (Glasgow)

Special Recognition Award

Panache (Elgin)

Voter’s Choice Restaurant Of The Year

Bayleaf (Bathgate)

Organisers Award For Outstanding Restaurant

Tandoori Haven (Stonehaven)

Best Family-Friendly Restaurant Of The Year

Gurkha Bar & Restaurant (Musselburgh)

Best Dining Experience Of The Year

Shinwari (Edinburgh)