Newcastle city centre restaurant shortlisted for the 2023 Asian Restaurant Awards

Khai Khai, on Queen Street in Newcastle, has been shortlisted for the Asian Restaurant Awards 2023.

The shortlist has been determined after 100,000 online votes from members of the public across the country nominated their favourite Asian restaurants.

The awards, which are being held at the Hilton Manchester on July 31, cover the complete range of Asian and Oriental cuisines.

As the restaurant has been shortlisted, Khai Khai will be visited by judges from the Asian Catering Federation (ACF) to determine the overall category winners.

Yawar Khan, chairman of the ACF, has praised all the restaurants that made the shortlist following the difficult economic situation that the hospitality sector currently finds itself in.

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He commented: “Vital for thriving high streets and the health of local economies, independent restaurants deserve praise for their fortitude and resilience.

“In the face of rampant food inflation, rising utility bills, raised bank interest rates, staff shortages and customers hit by the cost-of-living crisis, restaurant owners need to compete on quality – not price.”

As well as being shortlisted for the the Asian Restaurant Awards 2023, Khai Khai can also be nominated for a further round of awards being held later this year.

Public voting is now open for the Asian Curry Awards, that will take place in London in November.

You can nominate your favourite restaurant by visiting: www.asiancurryawards.com/vote.