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Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, Leith
Edinburgh EH6
0131 555 2255
www.britanniaspice.co.uk |
A smart, up-market restaurant opened by Dr Wali Tasar
Uddin JP in 1999 almost in the shadow of the yacht Britannia at
Leith. One of the top restaurants in Scotland and regular award
winner. Very popular for the high standard of cuisine and service.
Caters for 150 diners in modern comfort. The very best
of multi-ethnic cuisine with a highly skilled team of chefs producing
a mouth-watering range of delicacies from Bangladesh, Northern India,
Thailand and Nepal, which coupled with an extensive wine, beer and
spirit list, produces a unique experience. 'Best
in Britain Award 2001' 'Gold Medal 2002' BIBA 2003,2004, 2005, 2006,
2007 BIBA Best in Scotland 2006, 2007. British Curry Award 2005-7.  |
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Far Pavilions
10-12 Craigleith Road, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh
0131 332 3362
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Opened in 1988 with 90 covers Far Pavilions is run by
Wasim Chaudhry to be one of the most stylish restaurants in the area.
He and his chef father brought a wealth of experience with them from
Kenya and Pakistani Kashmir and over the years have developed a top
class menu and service style. The waiters and waitresses have even
had uniforms specially designed for them by the local Design College
and the whole restaurants shows careful attention to detail. The
decor is smart and relaxing and the atmosphere welcoming, Definitely
one to visit. 'Best in
Britain Award 1998-2000' Best in Britain
Award 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007 - ' 'Wine List of the Year 2002' |
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The Verandah
17 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11
0131 337 5828
www.theverandah.co.uk |
The Verandah is owned by Foysol Hussain Choudhury and
Wali Tasar Uddin who also has interestes in other major restaurants
in Edinburgh. Opened in 1982 with 44 covers, the restaurant has
always been a venue for celebrities and good food fans. The decor is
smart and pleasant and the food the main attraction. Winner of Les
Routiers Casserole Award for seven consecutive years. The picture
right shows a young looking Foysol Choudhury on the left and co owner
Dr Wali Tasar Uddin on the right with a happy (and bearded) Sir Cliff
Richard. 'Best in Britain
Award 1993-95' - Nomination 1996-2000. 2005 & 2006 |
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Qismat Tandoori
202-204 High Street,
Elgin, Morayshire
01343 541461
www.qismat.co.uk |
When the Qismat was inspected by an NDGS Inspector she
said "Ihave spent 29 years as an MHCIMA, AMRSH and I tend to be
picky to say the least but I could find not fault here." This
100 seater was opened in 1987 by Liaquat Ali nad is tastefully
decorated with comfortable booths and good spacing. The menu offers
all the popular choices plus some surprises and the quality is good.
'Best in Britain Award 1994-96' |
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Nosheen
Bridge Street, Ellon, Aberdeenshire
01358 724309 |
Owned by Tariq Mahmood and Raj Ghaly, Nosheen was
opened in 1989 with 84 covers. Previously a car showroom, it has an
excellent frontage and the split level interior is very smart and
welcoming. The staff are helpful and smartly turned out and the food
of very good quality. Popular with the local community and visiting
celebrities and winner of several awards. |
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Cafe India & Galleries
29 Albion Street
Merchant City
Glasgow G1 1NY
0141 552 5115
www.cafeindiaglasgow.com |
Opened in 1987 with 500 covers Cafe India is the
second biggest Indian restaurant in Europe. Not to be outdone owner
Abdul Sattar bought the biggest - Creme de la Creme also in Glasgow
at 560 covers. Managed by the colourful Raj Bajwe, Cafe India
consists of a fine dining section and 'Galleries', a very popular
buffet area. The food is Punjabi and excellently presented with
numerous embellishments. There are 82 staff including 10 chefs and it
is very much a dining experience. 'Best
in Britain Award 1998-2006'
Reopened at top class new Merchant City location after
fire in July 2007. Executive chef Manoj Barau
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Killermont Polo Club
2022 Maryhill Road,
Glasgow G20
0141 946 5412
www.killermontpoloclub.com
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Started by entrepreneurs Kal and Parmjit Dhaliwal and
then run by their father Mr Singh, Killermont has been an institution
in Glasgow since opening in 1991 though it is now under different
ownership. Based on a polo them with its own small (a little run
down) polo field it is set off the main road and is approached along
a driveway. The restaurant is a series of rooms, very tastefully
decorated and providing the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the rather
individual style of cuisine. Very much a haunt of celebrities.
'Best in Britain Award 1994-96 & 1998'. 'Best
in Britain Nomination 1999' |
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East India Company
7 Viewfield Place, Stirling FK8 1NQ
01786 471330 |
Opened originally in 1990 for 78 covers by Kal
Dhaliwal of onetime Shimla Pinks fame the restaurant has since been
sold but still retains its style and popularity. The decor reflects
bygone colonial times and provides the perfect setting to enjoy the
very good menu. Once described by the Glasgow Herald as "probably
the finest restaurant of its kind north of the border", it is
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