Three south east London restaurants have been crowned winners at the 2025 Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA).
The prestigious event, which recognises excellence in Pan-Asian cuisine across the UK, took place on October 6 at the London Hilton, Park Lane.
Among the winners were Troia in Southbank, Saka Maka in Hither Green, and The Bombay in Green Street Green, Orpington.
Troia was named ‘Turkish Restaurant of the Year’, while Saka Maka earned the title of ‘South London Restaurant of the Year’.
The Bombay was recognised as ‘Kent Restaurant of the Year’.
The ARTA is the most prestigious celebration of Pan-Asian cuisine in the UK, honouring Asian restaurants nationwide.
The 2025 event welcomed a guest list of the nation’s most popular Asian restaurateurs, alongside MPs and celebrities, who collectively honoured the achievements of the industry.
Among the attendees were TV personalities Elma Pazar, Ella Wise, Harriet Mae Blackmore, Lacey Martin, Hayley Palmer, and Paige Chohan, as well as TV sports presenter Seema Jaiswal.
The ceremony was hosted by TV news anchor Samantha Simmonds and magician Paul Martin.
Other London winners included Samrat, which was named ‘South London Takeaway of the Year’, BKC – Biryani Kebab Chai in Marble Arch, which won ‘Central & West London Restaurant of the Year’, and Bengal Village, which took home the ‘City & East London Restaurant of the Year’ accolade.
ARTA founder Mohammed Munim said: “Heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and finalists of ARTA 2025 – the outstanding Pan Asian restaurants, takeaways, and chefs who continue to set the benchmark for excellence in the UK’s hospitality scene.
“As the leading awards celebrating the best of the UK’s Asian restaurant and takeaway sector, we recognise your dedication and passion, which bring extraordinary flavours and experiences to diners nationwide, even amidst challenges.
“This industry represents more than just food; it is a celebration of the richness of multicultural Britain.
“Despite the ongoing challenges faced by the sector – from rising costs and labour shortages to recent changes in immigration rules affecting skilled chef recruitment – we continue to celebrate the resilience, creativity, and excellence of the Pan Asian restaurant and takeaway community.”
The ARTA 2025 was supported by strategic partner ChefOnline, and associate sponsors DNA Payments, Super Pollo, Work Permit Cloud, and Cobra Beer.
Cambridge Regional College, Square Mile Insurance, Finology Finance Brokers, Lexpert Solicitors, and NRB Bank also lent their support to the event.
ARTA is the only official award that recognises, promotes, and celebrates the immense importance and popularity of the Pan Asian catering industry in the UK, as determined by its consumers.
