Two Northumberland restaurants up for International Asian Restaurant Awards
Two Northumberland eateries have been nominated for International Asian Restaurant Awards.
The award ceremony, organised by the Asian Catering Federation, will return for its 10th year on Monday, September 7.
Out of the 15 North East restaurants and takeaways nominated, Dhamaka in Cramlington and Morpeth Tandoori are flying the flag for Northumberland.
Operated by Abdul Muhit and Abdul Salam, Dhamaka is already highly celebrated both locally and regionally, having won Restaurant of the Year at the 2023 Asian Restaurant Awards and New Restaurant of the Year at the English Curry Awards.
The popular Morpeth Tandoori has also secured many awards in the past. Owner Abdul Muhit was named ‘Chef of the Year’ at the Northern England Curry Awards for 2025.
The winners will be announced at an award ceremony at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel hosted by BBC news anchor Samantha Simmonds, and Anisa Khan, owner of Bombay Pizza and last year’s finalist in the BBC’s flagship programme The Apprentice.
The shortlist is compiled by popular vote, with the final winners chosen by the Federation’s esteemed panel of judges.
Chair of the Asian Catering Federation, Yawar Khan said: “I am delighted to announce this year’s shortlist at a time when we welcome Andy Burnham to number 10.
“Manchester is a city that welcomes international cuisine and is host to some of the very best Asian restaurants and takeaways in the UK.
"As Mayor of Manchester, Mr Burnham helped our industry thrive in his city, and the 30 plus businesses nominated from Manchester and Greater Manchester this year, are testament to this.”