UK honours Asian 'Curry Stars' for delectable cuisines
LifeStyle
Public votes determined top 100 food brands and restaurants
LONDON (Haseeb Arslan) - The biggest event in the Asian culinary calendar - The 8th Asian Food & Restaurant Awards, dubbed the "Curry Stars", has revealed this year's winners.
The 8th Asian Food & Restaurant Awards International (AFRA) 2023 were held in London on Dec 4, 2023 at the Montcalm Luxury Hotel, 2 Wallenberg Place, W1H 7TN.
With the Food and Drink Industry being one of the most robust and fastest growing sectors in the UK, this is an exclusive opportunity to network with peers and partners all whilst gaining phenomenal exposure for all participants.
The awards recognise the achievements and positive contribution being made by South Asians across the UK and within the international food industry. They aim to celebrate these special stories as well as honour the dedication and commitment of those who have spread their love for Asian flavours through their passion to take the culture mainstream.
The list of over 3,000 food brands and restaurants across the country whittled down to the top hundred by AFRA management and a panel of judges decided the eventual finalists, via www.samarap.org
Judges from the Asian Food & Restaurant Awards (AFRA) visited the candidates to determine the overall category winners.
The awards cover the complete range of Asian and Oriental cuisines: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Middle Eastern, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese.
Winners:
Lifetime Achievement & Curry King of The Year Award 2023.
Mahboob Hussain
Curry Queen of The Year Award 2023.
Naseem Khan
Role Model of The Year Award 2023.
Dr Mohammed Waqaas
Restaurant Group of The Year Award 2023 in United Kingdom.
Madhu’s
Caterer of The Year Award 2023 in United Kingdom.
Satkeer Catering
Entrepreneur of The Year Award 2023.
Sanjeet Manek
Community Hero of The Year Award 2023.
Lutfur Rehman
Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in United Kingdom.
Spice and Spirit
Pride of Britain Award in Food Industry 2023.
Suleman Raza MBE
Business Person of The Year Award 2023.
Asif Ali
Best Catering & Event Management Services Award in London.
Royal Mahal Catering
Star of Asia Award 2023 in Food Industry.
Shabir Hussain
Best Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in Buckinghamshire.
Namji Restaurant
Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in North UK.
Scene Indian Kitchen
Food Brand of The Year Award 2023.
Elephant Atta
Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in Midland.
Red Leaf Restaurant
Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in East England.
Tapas Restaurant
Best Drink & Bar Service of The Year Award 2023.
Hyjack Cocktails
Newcomer Restaurant of The Year 2023 in South West London.
Royal Mahal Norbury
Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award 2023.
Adi Khan
Regional Caterers of The Year Award 2023.
Anu Caterers
Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 In Leicester.
Paddy’s Marten Inn
Newcomer Buffet Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in United Kingdom.
Royal Nawaab Ilford
Kitchen of The Year Award 2023.
Mum’s Kitchen
Regional Chef of The Year Award 2023.
MD Jak Raza
Spice Brand of The Year Award 2023.
TRS
Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in South West London.
Dawat Restaurant
Takeaway of The Year Award 2023 in Central England.
Cheadle Spice Indian
Regional Restaurant of The Year Award 2023.
Kayal Restaurant
Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in Wales.
Junction Tandoori
Best Tea Café of The Year Award 2023.
Café Chaiwala By Arshad Khan
Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in South UK.
Dining Room
Newcomer Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in Wales.
Llandudno Tandoori
Regional Caterer of The year Award 2023.
Mangla Catering
Newcomer Café of The Year Award 2023.
Nashtaa Café
Regional Restaurant of The Year Award 2023.
Vadah Restaurant
Takeaway of The Year Award 2023 in Midland.
Spice Takeaway
Best Restaurant of The Year Award 2023 in Europe.
What’s Up India – Netherland
Regional Caterer of The Year Award 2023.
Atcha
Rice Brand of The Year Award 2023.
Tilda Rice
Best Service Provider of The Year Award 2023 to Takeaways & Restaurants.
Paytap
Outdoor Catering Chef of The Year Award 2023.
Muhammad Shoaib
Regional Restaurant of The Year Award 2023.
Spice of Pwllheli
Chef of The Year Award 2023.
Muhammad Jehangir
"We are seeing some remarkable innovation by pioneering food brands and restaurateurs adapting to challenging trading conditions and more sophisticated customer preferences," said AFRA Vice Chairman Maria Saroya.
