A COWDENBEATH restaurant is up for two Spice Awards in a competition to celebrate the best pan-Asian food spots in Scotland.
Shimla Palace, next to the Central Park football stadium, will find out at a grand final in Glasgow in September 1 if they've been successful.
It's been nominated in the best buffet restaurant and best Indian restaurant (East region) categories.
Voted for by the public, the Spice Awards have been billed as the Oscars of the curry world and in their seven years have gone from focussing mainly on Indian food to honouring dishes, chefs, restaurants and takeaways representing more of Asia’s cultures and cuisines.
The final on September 1 will see the winners in a broad range of categories crowned after a panel of expert judges visit each finalist – plus a live cook off event will determine the Curry Championship.
Awards director Warren Paul said: “We are incredibly proud of the passion the Spice Awards inspire across the whole of Scotland – the number of entries and votes this year was crazy, way beyond expectations.
“It’s really rewarding to see how the appreciation for what we are trying to do in shining a light on these wonderful cuisines.
“These awards are growing every year and different ideas, cultures and talents are being recognised from across the Asian continent, as we celebrate the massive impact on Scotland.
“Thank you to everyone who has nominated or voted and good luck to all our finalists. This is already a big achievement as the volume of entries was staggering.
“The voting element has now concluded and our expert judging panel will get to work on each and every finalist to ensure our awards are always the recommendation and guide the public can really trust.
“This truly is a celebration of some of the best food on the planet – we are very lucky to have such a rich and diverse culture in Scotland’s hospitality scene.”
The final will showcase a special menu, with entertainment and host Des Clarke at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow.
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