Edinburgh and its surrounding cities and suburbs have no shortage of restaurants catering to a range of different cuisines.
So it is perhaps unsurprising that almost 20 Edinburgh and Lothian restaurants have made it onto the Asian Restaurant Awards Scotland’s shortlist for 2021.
A total of 19 restaurants have earned nominations for this year’s awards, with two Edinburgh restaurants earning nominations in two categories.
The Asian Restaurant Awards celebrates different varieties of Asian cuisine on show across Scotland. An array of categories highlight restaurants offering the best delivery and takeaway service alongside specialist grub.
Eleven Edinburgh restaurants are shortlisted for the 2021 Awards’ regional category crowning the Best Asian Restaurant in Edinburgh – with independent restaurants and chains battling it out to win.
Last year’s awards saw Haymarket Indian restaurant Ignite win the Edinburgh accolade, while Mother India’s Cafe claimed the Best Asian Restaurant Edinburgh award for casual dining.
The winners of this year’s awards will be announced at the Asian Restaurant Awards ceremony on Monday 20 September at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa.
Here are the 19 restaurants across the Capital and Lothians which have been nominated for the Asian Restaurant Awards Scotland 2021.
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13. Ignite, Edinburgh
After winning Best Asian Restaurant Edinburgh at the 2020 Asian Restaurant Awards Scotland, Ignite has been shortlisted for the same category at this year's awards. Serving Indian and Bangladeshi food which is beloved by locals, the restaurant boasts a huge menu with something for everyone. Ignite is based at 272-274 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8DT Photo: Google Maps
14. Tattu, Edinburgh
Nominated for Best Chinese Restaurant in Scotland at this year's Asian Restaurant Awards, Tattu is known for its offering of carefully blended Chinese cuisine served in a luxurious location on West Register Street in Edinburgh. The modern Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh is a big hit with the City's foodies and bloggers, with branches in Manchester and Leeds also proving extremely popular. (Image credit: @ediburghfoodgirl/Instagram) Photo: edinburghfoodgirl
15. Chaskaa Restaurant, Edinburgh
Another nominee for the Best Asian Restaurant in Edinburgh, Chaskaa Restaurant is another popular Indian restaurant located in bustling Bruntsfield. Having been crowned Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year at the Asian Restaurant Awards 2020, Chaskaa offers a range of authentic dishes bursting with flavour, such as its Hyderabadi Dum Biryani (pictured) available with chicken, lamb, prawn or vegetables. Chaskaa Restaurant is based at 30-32 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LJ Photo: Chaskaa Restaurant
16. Prana Indian Grill, Edinburgh
This Costorphine Indian restaurant, Prana Indian Grill, opened in July 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and quickly became a firm favourite among locals. Presenting a variety of cocktails and traditional Indian dishes with a Scottish twist, as well as serving afternoon tea and breakfast, the restaurant has been nominated among 11 others as one of the Best Asian Restaurants in Edinburgh for 2021. You can find the modern Indian restaurant at 295A St John's Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7XF. Photo: Google Maps