Glasgow, Scotland — September 2026 — The 8th Annual Spice Awards took place on Monday 7th September 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central, bringing together the best of Scotland’s South Asian and international dining scene for a night of celebration and recognition.
Now in its eighth year, the Spice Awards honours the restaurants, takeaways, chefs and hospitality professionals shaping Scotland’s curry and dining culture, with winners and highly recommended nominees spanning more than 25 categories.
Headline Winners
Scotland’s Best Curry went to Charcoals of Glasgow, who also took home Best Team, making them one of the night’s standout performers.
Spice Personality of the Year was awarded to Mister Singhs India (Glasgow), while People’s Choice — voted for by the public — went to Madras Cafe (Glasgow).
Full List of Category Winners
- Best Buffet Restaurant — Booffi, Glasgow
- Best Chef in Scotland — Mekong, East Kilbride
- Best Chinese Takeaway — New Fun Heng, Kilmarnock
- Best Dining Experience — Macau Kitchen, Edinburgh
- Best Family-Owned Restaurant — Annaya’s Indian, Balloch
- Best Indian Restaurant — The Malletsheugh, Glasgow
- Best Indian Takeaway — The Punjab Times, Renfrew
- Best Japanese Restaurant — Yakitori House, East Kilbride
- Best Kebab House — Polski Kebab, Motherwell
- Best Multiple Venue Operator — AMA Hotels – The Aujla Family
- Best Nepalese Restaurant — De Buddha Authentic Nepalese Restaurant and Bar, Johnstone
- Best Newcomer — Bombay Bar & Grill, Prestonpans
- Best Pakora — Foodasia Food 2 Go, Glasgow
- Best Piri Piri Chicken in Scotland — Lamegos
- Best Restaurant in Aberdeen — Rajpoot, Inverurie
- Best Restaurant in Ayrshire — Ayr India, Ayr
- Best Restaurant in Edinburgh — Kebabish, Edinburgh
- Best Restaurant in Fife — Dhoom Indian Streatery, Dunfermline
- 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 Manager — Suraj Aujla, The Tudor Hotel, Airdrie
- Best Social Media & Marketing — The Tudor Hotel, Airdrie
- Best Team — Charcoals, Glasgow
- People’s Choice — Madras Cafe, Glasgow
- Scotland’s Best Curry — Charcoals, Glasgow
- Spice Personality of the Year — Mister Singhs India, Glasgow
A number of restaurants were also recognised as Highly Recommended across multiple categories, reflecting the depth of talent across Scotland’s hospitality industry this year.
About the Spice Awards
The Spice Awards celebrate excellence in Scotland’s curry, Asian dining and wider hospitality sector. The 2026 ceremony was proudly sponsored by Creo Design, Worldpay, Crolla’s, Alfa Wholesale Ltd, Kingfisher, Spiceway, Blanc Events, CleverTalk, Rutland Square and Enva.
Registration for the 9th Annual Spice Awards in 2027 is now open, with the date and venue to be confirmed.
