Indian restaurant’s success at Scottish award ceremony

Handi Restaurant in Glenrothes was among the winners at the 10th Asian Restaurant Awards held recently in Glasgow.

Organised by the Asian Catering Federation, the event recognises the outstanding culinary excellence of venues across the country. Handi was named as the Fife regional winner.

Over 250 Asian restaurants and takeaways across Scotland were shortlisted earlier this year through a series of public votes, and then narrowed down to just 24 winners.

Yawar Khan, chairman of the Asian Catering Federation, said: “The awards in Glasgow are a key event for our industry. Not only do they recognise the excellence of Asian and Oriental restaurants in Scotland, but they also celebrate the significant contribution our industry makes to the economy, thanks to the hard work of all the businesses involved.

“The standard of Asian cuisine across Scotland increases year on year, with 2026 recognising the growing trend towards Japanese cuisine with a total of four awards, and the ever increasing demand for global dining.

“This year marks our 10th year and despite the ongoing challenges in our industry I am delighted to see so many restaurants continue to thrive.”