Eight restaurants from Glasgow shortlisted for Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2024
Eight local restaurants from Glasgow are shortlisted for an accolade in the 2024 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards, including popular eateries FreshMex, ORO and Bucks Bar!
Article Source: Deliveroo
Last Updated: 9 January 2024 14:50
The glitz and glamour of awards and gala season is almost here, and today, Deliveroo announces the return of its very own Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the best and most loved restaurants up and down the country.
The highly-anticipated awards recognise Deliveroo’s most popular local partners, from independent burger joints to neighbourhood sushi restaurants and all the dishes and flavours in between. This year sees eight restaurants in Glasgow shortlisted for accolades in the Scotland region, from Best Chinese to Best Mexican, and the coveted Independent Restaurant of the Year award.
From today until 21st January at 23.59, local food lovers can cast their votes to back their best-loved restaurants. Those that participate are automatically entered into a draw to win £500 in-app credit.*
See below the shortlisted restaurants from Glasgow in with a chance of award victory.
Scotland - Regional Cuisine Awards
Salt & Chilli, Glasgow - Best Chinese
Salt & Chilli brings a taste of Hong Hong's frills-free street food to Glasgow. Owner and chef Jimmy Lee can often be seen cooking on ITV This Morning or sharing TikTok videos of his recipes.
Ting Thai, Glasgow - Best Thai
Ting Thai’s story began in 2012 when a group of friends embarked on a mission to bring authentic Thai street food to Scotland's capital. Back then, it was just a pop-up at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival before becoming a full-time eatery with four restaurants across Edinburgh and Glasgow. In November, Ting Thai is expanding to London.
ORO, Glasgow - Best Pizza
Named one of the top Pizza Restaurants in the World by the Italian Government in 2018. Owner Domenico has sat on the judging panel at the world's biggest Pizza trade show and culinary contest in Las Vegas every year since 2008.
Topolabamba, Glasgow - Best Mexican
A tremendously popular Glasgow based eatery which serves up authentic Mexican street food.
Flavas Ice Cream, Glasgow - Best Dessert
Offer Glasgow residents delightfully tasty desserts, such as waffles, cookie dough, ice cream, milkshakes and more, to satisfy every craving!
Chaakoo, Glasgow - Best Indian & Nepalese
Chaakoo is an authentic fusion of flavours inspired by Mumbai and Iranian cuisine, serving street food and small plates. The popular restaurant first opened in Glasgow in 2016, and after three successful years, it opened its second premises in 2019 in Glasgow’s west end. In 2023, it expanded to Edinburgh.
Porto Piri Piri, Glasgow - Best Chicken
Serving some of the best 100% halal Piri Piri chicken in the Southside, Glasgow.
Bucks Bar, Glasgow - Best Chicken
Serve authentic buttermilk fried chicken, similar to that found in America, where no fried chicken recipe is the same. Bucks Bar has created their special recipe, which has an unusual secret ingredient: rock 'n roll! Word on the street is they might serve Scotland’s largest chicken burger.
Independent Restaurant of the Year
25 restaurants across the UK are up for this year’s Independent Restaurant of the Year Award. Included from Glasgow are:
Ting Thai, Glasgow
Ting Thai’s story began in 2012 when a group of friends embarked on a mission to bring authentic Thai street food to Scotland's capital. Back then, it was just a pop-up at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival before becoming a full-time eatery with four restaurants across Edinburgh and Glasgow. In November, Ting Thai is expanding to London.
Salt & Chilli, Glasgow
Salt & Chilli brings a taste of Hong Hong's frills-free street food to Glasgow. Owner and chef Jimmy Lee can often be seen cooking on ITV This Morning or sharing TikTok videos of his recipes.
Customer votes will determine x5 Regional Restaurant of the Year winners who will be automatically entered into the final shortlist for Independent Restaurant of the Year, later judged by a panel.
The return of the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards is backed by TV favourite and takeaway aficionado, Rylan, who has been enlisted to judge the Beating Heart of the Community award- a new category for 2024. In images released today, the much-loved British entertainer has recreated some of his favourite and most iconic celebrity award season moments, all with a fun foodie twist.
Spotlighting some of the cuisine categories in this year’s awards, one of the looks includes Rylan sporting his unique take on Lady Gaga’s controversial meat dress, which she wore at the MTV Music Awards in 2010. The most intricate of Rylan’s three looks, the hand-sewn ensemble celebrates one of Deliveroo’s most-ordered items - the humble kebab - and took a meaty 20 hours to make. In true Rylan fashion, he dons the ensemble, kebab boots and all, with his signature sass and style, pairing the look with a fresh salad-filled pitta headdress for added glamour.
Rylan comments: “As a takeaway connoisseur and one of Deliveroo’s most loyal customers, I’m so excited to be involved in the 2024 Restaurant Awards. It's no secret I love a cheeky takeaway, so I can’t wait to join the judging panel and help choose the deserving winner of the Beating Heart of the Community category.”
Deliveroo’s Restaurant Awards celebrate and recognise the very best and most-loved restaurants across the country - from local independent burger joints to neighbourhood sushi restaurants and all the dishes and flavours in between. With 60 award categories in total, including 50 regional cuisine-led awards and the coveted Independent Restaurant of the Year award, this year sees the introduction of several new categories - Beating Heart of the Community, Rider Love and Best Customer Innovator - each of which will be judged by a dedicated panel. Guest judges will include Rylan, Deliveroo’s CEO and founder, Will Shu, as well as renowned food critic and journalist Jimi Famurewa.
Will Shu, CEO and Founder at Deliveroo adds: “This year’s awards are bigger and better than ever and we are delighted to have Rylan joining our judging panel. The Restaurant Awards are designed to give our customers the chance to champion and celebrate the wealth of great food right on their doorstep - so get voting to see your favourite spots snap up the titles!”
Voting for the awards is now open via the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards website and participating customers are automatically entered into a prize draw to win £500 of app credit! Voting will close on Sunday, 21st January at 23:39 with winners announced on Deliveroo’s social channels on Thursday 15th February.
*T&Cs UK and Ireland only. 1 prize to be won. Prize is €500 in Ireland/£500 in the UK. Ends 21st January. T&Cs apply
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