Eight restaurants and takeaways across the Falkirk council area have been named among the finalists for the Asian Restaurant Awards Scotland 2026, organisers have confirmed. The awards — now in their tenth year — celebrate excellence across a wide range of Asian cuisines and are chosen through a combination of public voting and expert judging.
Local shortlist and what it means
The Falkirk-area outlets to make the final round are:
- Bo’ness Spice — Bo’ness
- Gulnar Tandoori — Larbert
- Indian Cottage Express — Bonnybridge
- Kismet Tandoori — Bonnybridge
- Mango — Bonnybridge
- Mount View — Laurieston
- Sanam Tandoori — Falkirk
- Spicy Cottage — Shieldhill
| Outlet | Town |
|---|---|
| Bo’ness Spice | Bo’ness |
| Gulnar Tandoori | Larbert |
| Indian Cottage Express | Bonnybridge |
| Kismet Tandoori | Bonnybridge |
| Mango | Bonnybridge |
| Mount View | Laurieston |
| Sanam Tandoori | Falkirk |
| Spicy Cottage | Shieldhill |
The shortlist represents the breadth of Asian cooking currently celebrated in Scotland, from Indian and Bangladeshi dishes to Pan-Asian and Middle Eastern flavours. Organisers say the initial selection is compiled by public nomination and voting, with the final winners determined by the Asian Catering Federation’s judging panel.
A ceremony in Glasgow and wider context
The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony in Glasgow on Monday 21 September. More than 250 restaurants and takeaways from across Scotland have been listed among the finalists this year, demonstrating strong public engagement with the awards.
“I am delighted to be presenting the 10th edition of these awards in Glasgow – a city that truly knows how to celebrate and has had a huge amount of nominations from the public this year,”
The Asian Catering Federation chair also pointed to the pressures facing the sector, including high platform fees, rising food costs and recent changes to immigration rules affecting staffing. Despite those difficulties, he said the industry continues to deliver high-quality cuisine.
For the shortlisted Falkirk businesses, the nomination offers a chance to gain recognition beyond the area and could attract new customers. Local restaurants often rely on both dine-in trade and delivery platforms; while nominations do not guarantee commercial lift, successful publicity from awards can translate into a valuable marketing boost.
Customers and residents wishing to support local finalists can look out for announcements from the restaurants themselves and consider booking or ordering direct where possible. Further details about the awards and the full list of finalists across Scotland will be available from the Asian Catering Federation ahead of the Glasgow event in September.
