Winners are announced for The Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022

The Welsh Asian Food Awards provides a platform for Asian restaurants, takeaways and food establishments across Wales will be recognised and rewarded as the best in the industry.
Voted for by the public, the nominees were made up of hardworking individuals and businesses who bring us delicious Asian food and represent the rich culture and heritage of Wales.
This is the 2nd annual Welsh Asian Food Awards which honours the creativity, taste and broad flavours fuelling the Welsh Asian food industry.
A spokesperson from event organiser Oceanic Consulting commented “We received a huge amount of nominations this year which is a testament to the Welsh Asian food industry. Getting to the finals itself is a great achievement.
We would like to congratulate all of the winners of The Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022.”
The winners for the Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022 are:
The winner of Chinese Restaurant of the Year is Kong’s Restaurant (Abergavenny).
Highly commended went to Asaga (Newport).
The winner of the Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year is Paanshee Restaurant (Prestatyn).
Highly commended went to The Misbah Tandoori (Monmouth).
The winner of the Indian Takeaway of the Year isRoyal Balti (Barry).
Highly commended went to Baba’s Indian Takeaway (Cardiff).
The winner of the Curry Takeaway of the Year is Castle Gate Indian Restaurant (Caerphilly).
Highly commended went to Standard Indian Takeaway (Cardiff).
The winner of the Takeaway & Home Delivery of the Year is Dragon Palace (Saundersfoot).
Highly commended went to Honour Garden (Newport).
The winner of the Asian Takeaway of the Year is Ali’s Tandoori Takeaway (Cardigan).
Highly commended went to Panda House (Newport).
The winner of the Nepalese Restaurant of the Year is Himalaya (Cardiff).
Highly commended went to Yaks & Yetis (Ross-on-Wye).
The winner of the Thai Restaurant of the Year is Bangkok Express Takeaway (Swansea).
Highly commended went to Aroy Dee Thai Noodle Bar (Bangor).
The winner of the Malaysian Restaurant of the Year is Lotus Restaurant & Take-Away (Carmarthen).
Highly commended went to Mei’s Fusion Food (Criccieth).
The winner of the Korean Restaurant of the Year is Kimchi (Cardiff).
Highly commended went to Cardiff Korean & Japanese Food (Cardiff).
The winner of the Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year is Lotus Restaurant & Take-Away (Carmarthen).
Highly commended went to The Crispy Duck (Cardiff).
The winner of the South Indian Restaurant of the Year is Jamil Indian Restaurant (Pontypridd).
Highly commended went to Rasoi Waterfront (Swansea).
The winner of the Best Asian Vegetarian Establishment is Vegetarian Food Studio (Cardiff).
Highly commended went to Anna Loka (Cardiff).
The winner of the Unique Asian Restaurant of the Year is Asia Sensation (Mold).
Highly commended went to Janet’s (Pontypridd).
The winner of the Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year is Reyhan Restaurant (Swansea).
Highly commended went to Parmesan House Lebanese Grill (Newport).
The winner of the Outstanding Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year is Lilo Grill House (Newport).
Highly commended went to Mira Meze Bar Restaurant (Cardiff).
The winner of the Turkish Restaurant of the Year is Istanbul (Swansea).
Highly commended went to Turkish Kitchen (Swansea).
The winner of the Turkish Takeaway of the Year is Turkish Kitchen (Swansea).
Highly commended went to Valentine’s (Newport).
The winner of the Cantonese Restaurant of the Year is Wing Wah (Pontypridd).
Highly commended went to Riverside Cantonese Restaurant (Cardiff).
The winner of the Organisers Awards for Outstanding Restaurant is Beach House Restaurant (Swansea).
Highly commended went to Vegetarian Food Studio (Cardiff).
The winner of the Kebab Takeaway of the Year is Mira Kebab House (Swansea).
Highly commended went to Wales Kebab (Caerphilly).
The winner of the Chinese Takeaway of the Year is Hong Kong City (Abergele).
Highly commended went to New Town Chinese Takeaway (Bridgend).
The winner of the Sushi Restaurant of the Year is The Ichiban Sushi & Noodle Bar (Cardiff).
Highly commended went to Nishimura (Swansea).
The winner of the Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year is Sosban (Menai Bridge).
Highly commended went to Home (Penarth).
The winner of the Asian Street Food Restaurant of the Year is Mowgli Street Food (Cardiff).
Highly commended went to Ricksha (Swansea).
The below categories were split into regions, with one overall winner.
The winner for North Wales 5 Star Indian Restaurant of the Year is Ty Asha Balti House (Llanrwst).
The winner for Mid Wales 5 Star Indian Restaurant of the Year is Gulshan (Newtown).
The winner for South West 5 Star Indian Restaurant of the Year is Bombay Brasserie (Johnston).
The winner for South East 5 Star Indian Restaurant of the Year is Castle Gate Indian Restaurant (Caerphilly).
The winner for Cardiff 5 Star Indian Restaurant of the Year is Mirchi (Cardiff).
The overall winner for 5 Star Indian Restaurant of the Year is Castle Gate Indian Restaurant (Caerphilly).
The winner for the North Wales Curry Restaurant of the Year is Indian Lounge (Mold).
The winner for the Mid Wales Curry Restaurant of the Year is Saffron (Knighton).
The winner for the South West Curry Restaurant of the Year is Hot Chili Indian Restaurant (Fishguard).
The winner for the South East Curry Restaurant of the Year is Red Fort Caerleon (Newport).
The winner for the Cardiff Curry Restaurant of the Year is Mirchi Indo Pak Cuisine (Cardiff).
The overall winner for the Curry Restaurant of the Year is Saffron (Knighton).