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Scotland’s Best Indian and Asian Eateries Recognised at The Spice Awards 2026
The winners of The Spice Awards 2026 have been announced, highlighting the finest Indian and Asian restaurants and takeaways across Scotland. The awards ceremony took place at the Doubletree Hilton in Glasgow on Monday, September 7.
The annual event invites communities from all over Scotland to support their preferred local establishments by voting for their favourite dining spots. This year, awards were presented across more than 20 categories, recognising top venues serving Chinese, Nepalese, Japanese, and traditional curry dishes.
Charcoals in Glasgow received two of the night’s most prestigious awards: Scotland’s Best Curry and Best Team. The restaurant is known for its welcoming atmosphere, renowned Indian cuisine, and quality ingredients.
In Glasgow, The Malletsheugh earned the title of Best Indian Restaurant, while Booffi was awarded Best Buffet Restaurant. The Best Restaurant accolade for the city went to Mekong, located in East Kilbride.
In Edinburgh, Kebabish was named the Best Restaurant, with Macau Kitchen also in the capital winning the overall Best Dining Experience award.
Regional winners included Dhoom Indian Streatery in Dunfermline, which clinched the title of Best Restaurant in Fife, and Five Rivers in Bridge of Allan, awarded Best Restaurant in Stirling. Sidhu’s was named the Best Restaurant in Perth, and the Best Restaurant in Ayrshire accolade went to Ayr India.
Other notable winners included The Punjab Times in Renfrew for Best Indian Takeaway and Annaya’s Indian in Balloch for Best Family Owned Restaurant. Zain’s Curry House in Dalry was recognised as the Best Takeaway and Delivery Service.
De Buddha Authentic Nepalese Restaurant and Bar in Johnstone was awarded Best Nepalese Restaurant, while Yakitori House in East Kilbride took home the Best Japanese Restaurant prize. The Best Chinese Takeaway award went to New Fun Heng in Kilmarnock.
Warren Paul, Awards Director, commented on the increasing standards required for the awards, noting that it reflects the growing appreciation for authentic Asian cuisine in Scotland.
The full list of winners from The Spice Awards 2026 includes:
- Best Restaurant Manager: Suraj Aujla, The Tudor Hotel, Airdrie
- Best Kebab House: Polski Kebab, Motherwell
- Best Newcomer: Bombay Bar & Grill, Prestonpans
- Best Family Owned Restaurant: Annaya’s Indian, Balloch
- Best Buffet Restaurant: Booffi, Glasgow
- Best Takeaway & Delivery Service: Zain’s Curry House, Dalry
- Best Restaurant in Aberdeen: Rajpoot, Inverurie
- Best Restaurant in Glasgow: Mekong, East Kilbride
- Best Restaurant in Perth: Sidhu’s, Perth
- Best Restaurant in Stirling: Five Rivers, Bridge of Allan
- Best Restaurant in Edinburgh: Kebabish, Edinburgh
- Best Restaurant in Fife: Dhoom Indian Streatery, Dunfermline
- Best Restaurant in Ayrshire: Ayr India
- Best Indian Restaurant: The Malletsheugh, Glasgow
- Best Indian Takeaway: The Punjab Times, Renfrew
- Best Nepalese Restaurant: De Buddha Authentic Nepalese Restaurant and Bar, Johnstone
- Best Japanese Restaurant: Yakitori House, East Kilbride
- Best Chinese Takeaway: New Fun Heng, Kilmarnock
- Best Dining Experience: Macau Kitchen, Edinburgh
- Community Champion of the Year: Muhammad Sultan, Foodasia Food 2 Go, Glasgow
- People’s Choice: Madras Café
- Best Chef: Mekong, East Kilbride
- Scotland’s Best Curry: Charcoals, Glasgow
