An Indian eatery in Edinburgh won big at a prestigious awards ceremony for Scotland's top Asian and Indian restaurants.

Dubbed the 'Curry Oscars', the Asian Curry Awards 2025 were held on Sunday, November 16, at the Grosvenor House in London’s Mayfair.

The awards, which celebrate the best fine dining, casual dining, street food, and takeaways in the UK, were hosted by BBC news anchor Samantha Simmonds.

Two Scottish restaurants earned Newcomer of the Year prizes. Both Celestia in Edinburgh and Zaika Taal in Glasgow were named among the top new restaurants in the UK, reports the Record .

Celestia, which is situated on Eyre Place in the Scottish capital, blends traditional Indian flavours with modern culinary techniques. The restaurant offers fine dining Indian menus for every occasion,

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