{"id":493244,"date":"2025-10-12T09:32:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T09:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/493244\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T09:32:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T09:32:19","slug":"scotlands-best-asian-restaurant-revealed-as-glasgow-spot-serving-indian-food-with-unique-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/493244\/","title":{"rendered":"Scotland&#8217;s best Asian restaurant revealed as Glasgow spot serving Indian food with &#8216;unique&#8217; twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-no-modal=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Off-platform-pics-2025-10-09T111701.256-1.png\" alt=\"Shrimp curry garnished with cilantro.\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15433545\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>SCOTLAND\u2019S best Asian restaurant has been revealed.<\/p>\n<p>The annual Asian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaurant<\/a> and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) were held at the Hilton, in London\u2018s Park Lane earlier this week. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for Scottish Sun newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThank you!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"15433541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2185c419-714b-471f-b9d5-91aec2c3b18c.jpg\" alt=\"The Masala Twist Indian Cuisine restaurant exterior.\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15433541\" width=\"666\" height=\"195\"  \/>Masala Twist in Glasgow was crowned Scotland\u2019s Restaurant of the YearCredit: Google Maps <\/p>\n<p>The glitzy bash crowns the finest Indian and pan-Asian eateries across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Telly favourites including Love Island\u2019s Harriet Blackmore and TOWIE\u2019s Ella Wise joined celebs like sports presenter Seema Jaswal at the star-studded event.<\/p>\n<p>Out of over 1,300 nominations, just 75 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a> scooped awards at the prestigious ceremony. <\/p>\n<p>Three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/money\/15431878\/scotland-asian-restaurant-takeaway-awards-uk-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish venues managed to bag a top gong.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE ON THE SCOTTISH SUN\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"article-readmore__text-anchor-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/news\/15432882\/heartbroken-scots-mum-frantic-mess-docs-death-baby-girl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KH_09_10_TRAGIC_TOT_COMP.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-kicker\">TRAGIC TOT<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-headline\">&#8216;They stole our baby&#8217; &#8211; Scots mum slams &#8216;frantic mess&#8217; docs over newborn&#8217;s death<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"article-readmore__text-anchor-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/news\/15432169\/scots-uni-bosses-slam-vile-pro-hamas-students-who-unfurled-sick-banner-on-anniversary-of-october-7-massacre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JB_08_10_UNI-HAMAS-BANNER_COMP.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-kicker\">SHAMED <\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-headline\">Scots uni bosses slam students who unfurled sick banner on massacre anniversary<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Glasgow\u2019s Masala Twist was named Scotland\u2019s Restaurant of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>The city centre hotspot is known for putting a Scottish spin on classic Indian dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Its menu features mouth-watering one-pot curries like lamb rogan josh, butter chicken and tandoori seekh kebab.<\/p>\n<p>Diners can also watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/chefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chefs<\/a> in action thanks to the restaurant\u2019s open kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Delighted owners took to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> to celebrate the win and thank their loyal customers.<\/p>\n<p>They wrote: \u201cWe\u2019re honoured to receive the ARTA (Asian Restaurant &amp; Takeaway Awards)  Certificate of Excellence \u2013 Regional Restaurant of the Year 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a>!  A huge thank you to our amazing team and loyal guests.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge in Belfast was crowned champions of champions.<\/p>\n<p>RISHI\u2019S at Slate &amp; Grain Brasserie and Bar in Hackbridge in South London picked up the national chef of the year award.<\/p>\n<p>And Kaani Kaana in Chelmsford, Essex, scooped the national takeaway of the year award.<\/p>\n<p>ARTA founder, Mohammed Munim, said: \u201cHeartfelt congratulations to all the winners and finalists of ARTA 2025 \u2013 the outstanding Pan Asian restaurants, takeaways, and chefs who continue to set the benchmark for excellence in the UK\u2019s hospitality scene.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the leading awards celebrating the best of the UK\u2019s Asian restaurant and takeaway sector, we recognise your dedication and passion, which bring extraordinary flavours and experiences to diners nationwide, even amidst challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would also like to sincerely thank all the distinguished guests who have joined us this evening to honour this incredible community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis industry represents more than just food; it is a celebration of the richness of multicultural Britain. ARTA 2025 honours you \u2013 the trailblazers, the innovators, and the champions \u2013 for your lasting contribution to our vibrant culinary landscape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite the ongoing challenges faced by the sector \u2013 from rising costs and labour shortages to recent changes in immigration rules affecting skilled chef recruitment \u2013 we continue to celebrate the resilience, creativity, and excellence of the Pan Asian restaurant and takeaway community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more on the Scottish Sun\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"article-readmore__text-anchor-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/news\/15438853\/tornado-strikes-spanish-holiday-coast-floods-evacuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/newspress-collage-vdu2fiift-1760108692760.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-kicker\">TWISTER SHOCK<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-headline\">Moment TORNADO strikes Spain holiday coast as storm brings horror evacuations<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"article-readmore__text-anchor-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/sport\/15442024\/ryder-cup-bob-macintyre-2m-property-empire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TM-09-10-Bob-MacIntyre_COMP-1.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-kicker\">HOME WIN<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-headline\">Ryder Cup hero Bob MacIntyre splashes out \u00a32m on property empire<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour commitment ensures that the flavours, traditions, and innovation that define this industry continue to thrive across the UK.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, we not only serve food but also preserve a vital part of Britain\u2019s multicultural heritage, inspiring diners and future chefs alike. Tonight, we celebrate you \u2013 the heart and soul of our culinary journey.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SCOTLAND\u2019S best Asian restaurant has been revealed. 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