The local eateries with go up against the best Asian restaurants and takeaways from around Scotland after more than 10,000 people voted online for their favourite venues, with 70 businesses making the shortlist.
Hosted by BBC News anchor Samantha Simmonds, the gala dinner and awards ceremony will take place at The Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on September 18.
The awards, being held for the seventh time, are organised by the Asian Catering Federation (ACF).
ACF chairman Yawar Khan said: “We are seeing some remarkable creativity by pioneering restaurateurs and chefs, adapting to challenging trading conditions and more sophisticated customer preferences, showcasing Scotland’s world-leading produce, especially its seafood, game, neeps and tatties.”
Take a look through our photo gallery to see all the Edinburgh and the Lothians restaurants in the running for this year’s Asian Restaurant Awards in Scotland.
9. Mother India Cafe
Where: 3-5 Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT. Type of cusine: Indian. Photo: Third Party
10. Mintleaf Restaurant
Where: 28 Bernard Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6PP. Type of cuisine: Thai and Indian. Photo: Third Party
11. Lazeez Tandoori
Where: 191 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2EB. Type of cuisine: Tandoori. Photo: Third Party
12. Itihaas
Where: 17/19 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith EH22 1HD. Type of cuisine: Indian-Bangladeshi. Photo: Third Party