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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17. Mother India's Cafe, Edinburgh
Mother India's Cafe in Edinburgh has also been nominated as one of the Best Asian Restaurants in Edinburgh at this year's Asian Restaurant Awards. The Edinburgh branch of the infamous Glasgow Indian restaurant offers plenty of tapas-style Indian cuisine, making it perfect for sharing and tasting. The restaurant can be found at 3-5 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT. (Image credit: Mother India Edinburgh) Photo: Mother India Edinburgh
18. Station India, Edinburgh
Station India is the second of the Edinburgh and Lothian restaurants to receive two nominations for this year's awards. It is known for offering a range of tasty Indian snacks, curries and Tandori specialities to go. The restaurant located on Portobello High Street is up for both Best Asian Restaurant Edinburgh and Just Eat's award for the Best Takeaway/Delivery Restaurant in Scotland. Photo: Google Maps
19. Navadhanya, Edinburgh
With its relaxed setting and creative Indian dishes, Edinburgh restaurant Navadhanya is also in the running for Best Edinburgh Asian Restaurant at the 2021 Asian Restaurant Awards. Offering an intimate, fine-dining environment and artistic, flavourful dishes, the restaurant prides itself on offering a 'Royal Indian dining experience to its patrons'. Navadhanya is located in the city centre at 32/34 Grindlay Street, EH3 9AP Photo: Navadhanya